Constraints in the Adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices

Autor: L. Murali Krishnan, H. Philip, M. Chinnadurai, V. Ravichandran
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Extension Education, Vol 27, Iss 3 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0971-3123
2456-1282
Popis: Adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices requires strong attitude and good knowledge level. Further, the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices has put fourth many constraints. This study was conducted in The Nilgiris district to assess the constraints and suggestions to overcome the constraints in the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices. Thus, to analyse the constraints Garett ranking method was used (Garett, H.E. et al 1973). The study revealed that the constraints of labour scarcity, Lack of skill about the eco friendly conservation practices, lack of credit facilities, high risk, Insect pest and diseases management, Lack of awareness of agro environmental problems and farmer’s attitude towards the Eco Friendly Conservation Practices are the major constraints in the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices.The study suggests educational, extension & training strategies for fostering the adopted of ECO friendly Conservation Practices.
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