International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 4

Role of information in improved crop production technology – A case study of Pardhana village of Panipat district

  • Author:
  • Meena , Satinder Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 111 to 116

Research Scholar, Maharashi Dayanand University, Rohtak (Haryana)

Online published on 7 June, 2014.

Abstract

Haryana has made tremendous progress on all fronts of agriculture. As during the past four decades, the Govt. of Haryana has put great emphasis on improving irrigation facilities, road network and other infrastructure to support farming community and agriculture. But the population of our country is increasing at a considerable rate. Therefore, it is necessary to increase our food production to feed the rising population. Improved agricultural technology should be very helpful in this direction. The adoption of improved technology brings about the desirable changes in the attitude and skills of the farmers which pave the way towards the agricultural development. An attempt has been made in the present study regarding the use of improved technology in Pardhana village of Panipat district.

Keywords

Improved varieties, quality seeds, fertilizer application, plant protection, input dealer, extension agent, kisan melas, agricultural development officer etc