Information management system among ber growers in western Rajasthan

A study undertaken to investigate information management system revealed that only one third of the farmers cultivating ber had a high level of information management. About 53.20 per cent of the farmers had a medium level of information management while 22.54 per cent had a low level of the information management. It has been concluded from the study that since the source like input dealers, neighbours, progressive farmers and HHOs/HEOs were found to be most credible, hence the efforts should be made to equip these sources with the up-to-date knowledge about ber cultivation so that they may discharge their services more efficiently in the process of modernization of horticulture in the state. CAZRI scientist and newspapers provide first hand information on horticulture innovations to the farmers; therefore, it is essential to enhance the contacts of ber growers with these sources. Concerted efforts should also be made to arrange more demonstrations on the farmers ’orchards in order to increase their credibility among the farmers towards horticulture technologies/innovations.