IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK SUPPORT AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED UNDER SUJALA III IN DAVANAGERE DISTRICT
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2018-07
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KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL AND FOISHERIE'S SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR
Abstract
The study on “Impact of livestock support and extension activities
implemented under Sujala III” project was conducted with an objectives to assess
socio-economic profile, adoption level, impact and constraints in adoption of selected
livestock development interventions. An ex-post facto research design was employed.
The study was conducted in ten villages of 2 taluks of Davanagere district and total of
100 beneficiaries were randomly selected which includes 36 beneficiaries under
establishment of fodder nursery, 30 beneficiaries under establishment of rural
hatchery unit. Whereas, under prevention and control of SCM, all the 100
beneficiaries are included and interviewed to collect the data. The study revealed that,
majority of beneficiaries were of middle age, had agriculture as their main occupation
with medium information seeking behaviour, economic motivation, scientific
orientation and risk orientation. With regard to the adoption and impact of livestock
development interventions, majority had high level of adoption and had positive
impact. Moreover, the farmer benefited as good quality and nutritional rich green
fodder, increased milk production, Fat and SNF and lactometer reading. Further,
increased annual income and employment generation. Non-availability of fertilizers,
non availability of improved desi chicks at nearest place and high cost of veterinary
medicine are the major constraints in establishment of fodder nursery, establishment
of rural hatchery unit and prevention and control of SCM respectively. Thus, Sujala
III project had a great scope for improving productivity; profitability and facilitated
an accelerated and sustainable transformation of animal husbandry activities