Dynamics of information sharing behavior of the innovative farmers of Telangana state

The present study focuses on understanding the dynamics involved in information acquisition and dissemination behavior among the farmers of Innovative Farmers Network as well as Telangana Yuva Rytu Sagubadi programmes organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palem, PJTSAU, Nagarkurnool dist of Telangana state. A group of 120 farmers were selected for the study. Most of the respondents used prime sources of consulting scientists, progressive farmers and viewing farm telecasts to acquire valid and reliable information on agriculture. Whereas most of them resorting to adopt group discussions, conversations with progressive farmers and also social media like whatsapp platforms to disseminate latest knowledge on agriculture and allied aspects to fellow farmers in the villages.