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Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Agriculture University, Jodhpur was established on 14th September, 2013 by Government of Rajasthan under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013 to focus on holistic development of arid and semi-arid regions of the state covering 6 districts (Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Sirohi), constituting 28% of total geographical area which is sustaining 20.8% human and 28.4% animal population of the state. The districts under jurisdiction of the university cover 3 agro-ecological zones of the state. These are Arid Western Plain Zone Ia (Jodhpur and Barmer districts), Transitional plain of Luni Basin Zone IIb (Jalore, Pali, and Sirohi districts) and part of Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage Zone IIa (Nagaur district). The university has 1 institute of diploma and 3 colleges to produce highly competent educated human resources in agriculture and allied sciences besides 2 agricultural research stations, one each in zone Ia & IIb and 3 agricultural research sub stations, one in each zone to prepare, plan and perform highly need based research in this acute water scarce but naturally rich bio-diversified zone of the country. The third most important part in tri-pillar (Teaching, Research & Extension) of agricultural development, the extension for transfer of technologies are reached to doorsteps of the farming community by 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (K-V-Ks), 2 in Nagaur district and 1 each in Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore & Sirohi districts under the umbrella of the university. The different units of teaching, research and extension are coordinating to systematically run by the headquarter situated at Mandor, Jodhpur.

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    Knowledge and Adoption of Recommended Goat Farming Practices under ARYA Project in Barmer District of Rajasthan
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2023-09-05) Rimpal; Kumar, Mahendra
    A research study entitled "Knowledge and Adoption of Recommended Goat Farming Practices under the ARYA Project in Barmer District of Rajasthan" was undertaken to study the profile of respondents, knowledge and extent of adoption of recommended practices of goat farming among trained youth of the ARYA Project, and constraints faced by rural youth in the adoption of recommended practices of goat farming. The study was conducted in the Barmer District of Rajasthan with 120 respondents. The respondents were interviewed personally according to a well structured interview schedule. The data were classified, tabulated, and analyzed using suitable statistical tools. The profile of the respondents revealed that the majority of the respondents were educated up to high school level, had joint families, belonged to other backward classes, and had agriculture as their main occupation. Most of them are categorized as having a medium-sized land holding, a medium level of annual income, and a medium herd size. The respondents associated with one organization for social participation have a medium level of mass media exposure and extension contacts. The study also revealed that the majority of respondents had a medium level of knowledge about goat farming. Practice-wise, maximum knowledge was reported about "breeding practices" while minimum knowledge was reported about "health practices". Under breeding practices, respondents possess maximum knowledge about popular breeds of goat in the area whereas minimum knowledge about the appropriate male: female ratio in the herd. Under feeding practices respondents‟ maximum knowledge about the best browsing and grazing system for rearing goats, whereas poor knowledge was assessed about feeding green fodder to goats. Under marketing practices, respondents possess maximum knowledge about the appropriate age of selling a male kid whereas minimum knowledge assessed about the appropriate weight of the kid at the time of selling. Under housing practices respondents possessed maximum knowledge about the type of house, whereas poor knowledge was about the floor of the goat shed. Under health practices, respondents possess maximum knowledge about hygiene and sanitary conditions that have been followed at the goat farm whereas minimum knowledge about vaccination. It was found that 68.33 percent of respondents had a medium level of adoption. The extent of adoption regarding breeding practices was high, followed by feeding practices, health practices and marketing practices respectively. Among the five constraints, the one related to "Feeding constraints" was the major constraint perceived by the respondents, followed by Housing, Breeding, and Health constraints. The least perceived constraints were "Marketing constraints". Under feeding constraints "High-cost feed and fodder" and "Shortage of grazing land" were perceived as the most and least severe constraints. Under housing constraints "Lack of credit facility" and "Lack of adequate space" were perceived as the most and least severe constraints respectively. Under breeding constraints "Lack of artificial insemination canters" and "Problems of pre-mature delivery or abortion" were perceived as the most and least severe constraints, respectively. Under health constraints "Costly veterinary treatment" and "High mortality rate in kids" were perceived as the most and least severe constraints, respectively. Under marketing constraints "Lack of marketing facilities" and "Low market price for goat" were perceived as the most and least severe constraints.