A Study on the Factors Influencing the Rate of Learning and Adoption of Technologies by the Livestock Farmers of Ramanathapuram District, India
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2019-11
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This paper analyses the factors that are affecting the rate of learning interest and
adoption of newer technologies extended through Veterinary University Training
and Research Centre, Ramanathapuram, a recently established (June 2013)
constituent unit of TANUVAS, by the farmers of Ramanathapuram district. The
present study was carried out for a period of 2 years (June 2016 to May 2018). The
source of database included, 1) the total number of beneficiaries enrolled
themselves for the training, 2) the total turn outs out of the enrolled 3) the total
missed outs after their enrolment for the training 4) total beneficiaries attended the
training programme without any prior enrolment but as a result of advertisement
in regional newspaper, state level magazines, Reliance voice talk messages,
TANUVAS mobile apps etc., 5) data on rate of adoption of technologies by
different categories of trainees towards new farm establishment and improvement
in the already established farms. The analysis revealed that there was a significant
improvement in their knowledge after attending two days on-campus training on
various farming enterprises. The adoption level was found to be higher among the
farmers attending training on country chicken farming, followed by sheep and
goat farming. Although female participants showed 100% interest in attending
training, none of them started new farm in this district. The adoption level is poor
in case of dairy farming, due to huge initial investment and non-availability of
green fodder in this district. Overall, young and lesser educated male participants
were eager in adopting technologies by starting new farm after attending the
training.
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TNV_IJCMAS_2019_8(11)790-800
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Veterinary Science