Perception of farm families towards farming as an occupation
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2022
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Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
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The present study was conducted in Punjab to analyse the perception of 200 farm families represented
by male child studying in class 10/11/12, father and mother towards farming as an occupation using an
interview schedule. Majority of farm families were cultivating between 5 to 15 acres of land, annually
earning upto three lakhs with farming as primary source of income. Loan for agricultural purposes was
used for constructing houses, marriage or sending members abroad. WhatsApp was most used media.
Prevalence of mono cropping was observed with product being sold in raw form in the nearest market.
Very low physical involvement of mother and children was found in farming activities. Most of the
farm families had negative perception towards farming as an occupation and it significantly varied
within factors (economic, social, personal, physical and psychological) and zones but not between three
members of the family. Farming and farm related enterprises were not the first choice of occupation.
Government job was considered an occupation and was first choice of majority of parents and children.
Going abroad was the first preference of those not interested in choosing any career options in India.
Higher, fixed income, luxurious life, security, social status were basis for making the choice. Positive
perception led to better ranking of farming Father and child who perceive farming to be economically
profitable were more inclined towards it as an occupation. Families having more cultivated land
perceive farming more positively as an occupation. Parents age, education and exposure to different
media significantly and positively impacted their perception. Physical involvement of mother in
farming impacted their perception . Socially active fathers were more inclined towards farming. Based
upon the findings it is recommended that carrier counselling should be an integral part of school
activities and children and their parents should be made aware of, not only the conventional
occupational choices, but occupational choices which can be pursued along with farming but based
upon aptitude of the child. They should be persuaded to learn skills particularly those which can help
them to substitute income from farming and can be undertaken along with farming. Extension
personnel should conduct programmes to improve perception towards farming and help children make
appropriate occupational choices. Economic, social, physical, personal and psychological factors
associated with farming should be highlighted during such programmes through sharing success stories
in farming and allied activities.
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Rai, Anjana (2022) Perception of farm families towards farming as an occupation (Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation). Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.