1P G Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
2Associate Professor (Agril. Extension), Centre for e-Learning, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
3Institutional Co-ordinator, Centre for e-Learning, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur680 001 (Kerala)
Online published on 31 July, 2017.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a very important feature in the agricultural sector. m-extension is the emerging field of ICT for providing easy access to information at any place and any time. Researchers and Extensionists are important stake holders in the development of agricultural sector. This study examines the constraints perceived by agricultural extension personnel of Kerala in using m-tools. Data were collected using a pre-structured interview schedule. Results showed that majority of the extension personnel opined that non-availability of Malayalam (local language) interface and non-availability of mobile phone networks in remote areas were the major constraints faced by them in using m-tools.
Agriculture, Extension personnel, Constraints, m-tools
