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The edited book has been prepared through collection of precious research articles from eminent Extension scientists, which have contributed papers on Institutional arrangements for technology delivery, innovative Extension approaches, break through methodologies in Extension research, the reach and effectiveness of ICT tools in technology delivery, youth and gender inclusive extension strategies and Extension strategies for changing scenario of Agriculture. Papers in this book would definitely make an impact among Extension scientists and post graduate scholars of Extension in Agriculture, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences. The inputs that this book offers will be of much helpful to the researchers, administrators and policy makers. From the research findings of the selected research papers of this book, the Extension researchers can sharpen their future research strategies, the Extension administrators and policy makers in the Government can get to know about the impact and constraints of several institutional mechanisms of technology delivery which will facilitate them in evidence based policy making.
Preface
List of Contributors
1. Designing Value and Talent Management Process in National Extension System
V.G. Dhanakumar
2. Collaborative Institutional Support Systems for Effective Customer Oriented Technology Delivery and Extension Service
K.N. Krishnakumar, Anup Prakash Uppadhyay and Kumari Manisha
3. Negotiating Reality: A Pragmatic Approach for Conducting Quality Extension Research
P. Sethuraman Sivakumar
4. Review of Extension Approaches in India- Prospects and Challenges
S. Senthil Vinayagam, R.R.Chapke, J.V. Patil and Waheeda Munaver
5. ICT enabled Knowledge Management in Agriculture: Status, Challenges and Opportunities
C. Kathiresan
6. Gender Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Development
K.R. Murugan
7. An Innovative Taxonomy of Farmers’ Practices for Inclusive Development in Sugarcane Production System
C. Karpagam, P. Murali, T. Rajula Shanthy, D. Puthira Prathap and V. Venkatasubramaniam
8. Effective & Efficient Technology Delivery Mechanism - Experiences in TN IAMWARM Project
Senthilkumar M., Suganthi A., Pandiyan M. and B.J. Pandian
9. An Effectiveness of Participatory Extension Approach for IPM Technologies
B. Narayanaswamy, M.R. Hegde, Saju George and R.K. Naika
10. A Study on Role Performance of Farmer Friend Under Atma Programme
A. Anitha Pauline and C. Karthikeyan
11. Krishi Vigyan Kendra: A Boon for Farmers
Ramakrishnan, K., T. Rathakrishnan., Paulpandi, V.K. and R. Karthik
12. Impact of Paddy Drum Seeder Front Line Demonstrations on Farmers Knowledge and Adoption Levels
O. Sarada, G.V. Suneel Kumar and P. Sandya Rani
13. Adoption of Composite Fish Culture Technology Among the Fish Farmers of Thanjavur District
K. Veerabhadran, G. Arul Oli and K. Senthil Kumar
14. Analysis of Knowledge Status on Improved Technologies by Groundnut Farmers
Maraddi, G.N., Nagesh, J. Tulasiram, Meti, S.K. and S.N. Bhat
15. Assessment on Skills of Stakeholders on Precision Farming
Padma S.R. and T. Rathakrishnan
16. Impact of Polambadi (Farmer Field School) on Knowledge Level of Groundnut Farmers Regarding Improved Cultivation Practices
Sreenivasulu, S., Jain, P.K. and T.P. Sastry
17. Food Security Army - Extension Management Strategy for Quick Deliverance of Technology Packages
U. Jaikumaran, A. Latha, Shyla Joseph and P.S. Preman
18. Farmers’ Perception on The Usage of Chemicals in Agriculture: A Study Conducted in Nadia District of West Bengal
J.K. Das, Jayasree Datta and Tapas Kumar Mondal
19. Extension Strategies to Combat the Environmental Issues in Grapes Cultivation
D. Jebapreetha and Rexlin Selvin
20 A Study on Fish Consumption Behaviour of Consumers
K. Veerabhadran, G. Arul Oli and D. Mahalakshmi
21. New Dimension of Sugarcane Technology Delivery Through Open and Distance Learning Mode and Its Usefulness Among the Learners
R. Sureshverma, R. Rajasekaran, Venkatapirabu and Guru
22. A Study on Assessing the Effectiveness of the Distribution Channel of Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. in Palakkad District
M. Israel Thomas, Shipin, P. and R. Sendilkumar
23. Importance of Transfer of Animal Nutrition Knowledge in The Upliftment of End Users
Chellapandian, M., Suresh, C., Arulnathan, N. and Thirumeignanam, D.
24. Perception of Farmers and Extension Personnel Regarding Various Aspects of Participatory Extension Approach in Uttarakhand State
Anbarasan, P.
25. Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies to Sustain Livestock Production in Telangana
D. Sreenivas
26. Introspecting the Concept of Agricultural Development: A Multi Stakeholder Analysis in Thrissur District, Kerala State
Jaliya, M.K.
27. Factors Influencing the Willingness to Pay for the Delivery of Agricultural Information and Communication Technologies in Rwanda
Nathan Kanuma Taremwa and Thimmaiyah Ranganathan
28. Deterioration of Tank Irrigation System in Tamil Nadu, India: Socio Economic Factors and Necessary Remedies
Muniandi Jegadeesan and Hidetoshi Miyazaki
29. Indicators for Effective Extension Service for Extension Organisations
P. P. Murugan
30. Mobile Service – An Effective Tool for Agricultural Development
Akoijam Christina and Shantha Govind
31. Effectiveness Index of Mobile Sms – An Ict Platform for Information Dissemination
Hinduja, N.A., N. Kishore Kumar and R. Prakash
32. Role of ICT in Dissemination of Technologies in Agriculture
Gopika, M.H.
33 Constituents of Contribution of Leaders in Shg Performance
T. Rathakrishnan and S.R. Padma
34. e-SAP ICT Dissemination Tool in NEK Region of Karnataka – Empirical Analysis
G.N. Maraddi, A. Prabhuraj, G.M. Hiremath and Sathish
35. Impact of Web-Education on Knowledge and Symbolic Adoption of Farmers –An Experimental Study
P. Mooventhan and H. Philip
36. User Friendly Interactive Multimedia Module –An Ict Application
P.B. Pradeep Kumar, S.V. Prasad, B. Vijayabhinandana K. Dhanasree and D. Sekhar
37. Participatory Need Based Extension Through Whatsapp for Effective and Efficient Sharing of Technology
M. Senthilkumar, M. Pandiyan, B.J. Pandian and A. Suganthi
38. Facilitative Extension Strategies for Hi-Tech Neo Micro-Irrigation Cluster Farmers
B. Shanmugasundaram, M.C. Narayanan Kuttty and Chitra Parayil
39. Awareness and Utilization of Kisan Call Centre by the Farmers of Kerala
Shely Mary Koshy and A. Sakeer Husain
40. Attracting Rural Youth and Fostering Entrepreneurship in Agriculture: Lessons for Indian Agricultural Universities from Michigan State University (MSU), USA
R. Venkattakumar, Manoj P. Samuel and P. Venkatesan
41. Factors Affecting Managerial Role of Farm Women
Srividya Rani, N., T. Lakshmi and S.V. Prasad
42. Women Empowerment Index (Wei) to Measure Level of Women Empowerment
Sakunthalai. A and R.Ganesan
43. Family Farming for Success Through Integrated Farm
P. Marimuthu
44. Livelihood Security of Tribal Women in Eastern Ghats
K.Dhanasree, B. Vijayabhinandana, S.V. Prasad, P.B. Pradeep Kumar and D. Sekhar
45. Personal, Socio-economic and Self Employment Aspiration of Food Technology Students
P.R. Deshmukh and R.P. Kadam
46. Coping Behaviors with Extremely Heavy Rainfalls in Southern Zambia - Comparison between 2007/08 and 2009/10
Miyazaki Hidetoshi, Ishimoto Yudai, Yamashita Megumi, Tanaka Ueru and Umetsu Chieko
47. Role of Institution in Tank Water Management in Tamil Nadu–India
M. Jegadeesan and Koichi Fujita
48. Effectiveness of Tnau and CTCRI Interventions in Cassava Value Addition Techniques in Tamil Nadu
A. Janaki Rani and Preethi Priya Dharshini
49. Sustainability Through Local Storage Structures
N.Jayakumar and M.Sundaramari
50. How Equipped are Farmers for Climate-Smart Agriculture? A Case Study of Paddy Cultivators in Erode and Trichy Districts of Tamil Nadu
P. Sivaraj, H. Philip and B. Swaminathan
51. Strategies to Strengthen Precision Farming
Padma S.R. and T. Rathakrishnan
52. Promoting Climate Resilient Dairy Farming Through Good Feeding and Management Strategies (Gofams): A Farmer Participatory Approach
Sency Mathew, Robert C.P., Sindhu Sadanandan and Ambily Varughese
53. Management of Agricultural Risks – Farmer’s Perspective
Sendilkumar, R. and V. Ravichandran
54. Factoring of Attributes Influencing Consumption of Greens Among Family Members in Selected Rural and Urban Families of Madurai in Tamil Nadu
Sheela, P. and M. Ramasubramanian
