Study on access to change agents by the farm women engaged in paddy cultivation in West Bengal

The present study examines farm women's access to change agents for obtaining useful information which include market prices, local weather conditions, pest alerts and medical advice. Farm women's access to change agents for the information related to paddy crop was low in the study area. Farm women distinguished salesman and input dealers as the most credible extension personnel. The study also noted that the contact between the farm women and the line department is very weak.