PARTICIPATION OF RURAL WOMEN IN WOOL PRODUCTION
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2004-01-20
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES BANGALORE
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A study on "Participation of Rural Women in Wool Production" was
undertaken during 2001-2002 in Haveri district of Karnataka State. Sample
consisted of 150 respondents 30 from five selected villages of Ranebennur
taluka. Pre-tested interview schedule was used for collection of information.
The results of the study revealed that 48.33 per cent of the respondents
had medium flock size. A high participation was seen in wool production (54.67%)
and sheep management (40%). Cent per cent of the respondents had participation
in wool processing activity like grading, spinning and warping normally. Time
spent in wool production activity was maximum (5 hr 2 min). In case of sheep
management wife alone decisions was seen higher in sanitary and yard
management (55%). Whereas, 66.67 per cent of the decisions were taken by
husband alone in breeding of animals. Regarding wool production cent per cent
of the decisions were taken by husband alone in weaving activity. Whereas,
96.67 per cent of the decisions were taken by wife alone in spinning activity.
The returns per rupee of total cost of production of yarn was highest
(Rs.1.46) in economic aspect of wool product. The major problems faced by
rural women were allergy, cough, stomach ache, back ache, joint pain, asthama,
eye itching and skin disease.
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