1Scientist, District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Center, Puttaparthi, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
2Associate Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, College of Agricultural Engineering, Madakasira, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
3Scientist, District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Center, Chithoor, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
4Scientist, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Chinthapalli, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
5Coordinator, District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Center, Puttaparthi, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
6Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vonipenta, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh
7Principal Scientist and Head, Agricultural Research Station, Kadiri, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
8Scientist, Information and Communication Management Division, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad
*Corresponding author email id: mravikishore26@gmail.com
Online Published on 30 March, 2024.
Farmer’s perception about any technologies is priceless resource to agricultural policy makers for designing policies in order to reduce vulnerabilities of farmers. Therefore, the present study was conducted to ascertain the farmers perception and satisfaction on Technology Dissemination methods of State Departments of Agriculture (SDA) in Southern India. The study was conducted in two highly diversified south Indian states, namely Kerala and Andhra Pradesh with a total of 100 respondents, comprising 50 respondents from each of the states Kerala and Andhra Pradesh through simple random sampling method. The results revealed that, more than half of the respondents (56%) expressed moderately favourable perception towards technology dissemination methods of SDA followed by highly favourable (22%) and less favourable (22%) perception with equal proportions with respect to Kerala farmers. In case of ‘Andhra Pradesh farmers’ distribution, exactly half of the respondents (50%) expressed moderately favourable perception followed by highly favourable (30%) and less favourable (20%) perception. Farmers level of satisfaction towards technology dissemination methods of SDA revealed that, more than half of the Kerala farmers (56%) expressed moderate satisfaction over technology dissemination methods of SDA followed by higher satisfaction (26%) and low satisfaction (18%) respectively whereas exactly half of the Andhra Pradesh farmers (50%) expressed moderate satisfaction over technology dissemination methods of SDA followed by higher satisfaction (26%) and low satisfaction (24%) respectively. The comparative analysis of perception and satisfaction among the Kerala and Andhra Pradesh farmers showed that, there was significant difference between farmers. Hence, to improve farmers’ perception and satisfaction, it is important for State Departments to understand their specific needs, engage in participatory approaches, provide tailored support, and ensure effective communication channels to deliver timely and relevant information.
Agriculture, Evaluation, Public Extension System, Programmes, Services
