Download or read book Adoption and Impact of New Agricultural Technology on Tribal Agriculture written by B. B. Pawde and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Has The Second Largest Concentration Of Tribal Population In The World. As Per 2001 Population Census, Tribals Constitute About 8 Per Cent Of The Total Population Of The Country. Although The Technological Breakthrough As Such In Indian Agriculture Is No Longer A New Phenomenon, Yet It Has Got A Significant Relevance Particularly For The Regions, Which Are Still Lying In The Embryonic Stage Of Agricultural Development. Tribal Dominated Regions Have Not Yet Been Able To Benefit From The Fruits Of Technological Innovation. The Present Book Attempts To Examine The Determinants Of The Adoption Of New Agricultural Technology And Impact Of The Adoption Of New Agricultural Technology On Productivity, Employment, Income And Consumption Expenditure Of Tribal And Non-Tribal Farmers In A Tribal Block Of Maharashtra State. This Book Also Makes Some Important Suggestions For Promoting The Adoption Of New Agricultural Practices By Tribal Farmers In The Study Area.
Download or read book Adoption of New Technology in Agriculture by Tribal and Non tribal Farmers written by Aftab Uddin Ahmed and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study an attempt has been made to investigate into the determinants of adoption of new technology in agriculture by tribal and non-tribal farmers in Indian agrarian situation of Berpeta district of Assam in particular. There are a number of conditions, which must be met before given agricultural technology can be accepted by the farmers. Some of these conditions are the result of physical environment but many others are the by- products of the cultural background of the farmers. To make the adoption of agricultural technology possible one mustunderstand the environmental framework in which the process of adoption operates. In the absence of such an understanding useful innovations will remain unutilized. There is, thus, a definite need in countries like India for conducting scientific enqueries that may lead to the better understanding of the process of adoption of new agricultural technology.
Download or read book Tribal Farmers and New Agricultural Technology written by Bhola Nath Ghosh and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study Indicates That The Amoung Of Land-Holding Is Positively Related With The Adoption Of New Technology, Especially Those, Which Are Costly. Secondly, The Friends, Kins And Neighbours Influence Such Adoption. The Influence By Institutional Sourcs Is Still Marginal. Further, The Behaviour Of Tribal Farmers In Adoption Of Technology Is Not Much Different From That Of Non-Tribals.
Download or read book Tribal Agriculture and Modernization written by Sujit Kumar Paul and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for the overwhelming majority of the tribal population in India. Agricultural modernization has since long been introduced in the tribal areas of West Bengal, primarily with a view to raise the level of income, standard of living and lifestyle of the tribal people. The present book meant for elucidating the impact as well as adoption of modernization on tribal agriculture. The author has made a critical review of the agricultural modernization and mechanization and also the tradition of tribal agriculture. The author studied empirically the extent and nature of adoption of modern agricultural technology by the Santals and subsequently its impact on the lifestyle of the people in the locality. The obstacles or social-cultural constraints of the Santals towards the adoption of the modern agricultural technology have also been taken into consideration. Social, cultural and economic problems of the Santals have also been studied in connection with the agricultural modernization. The author estimated the maximum return over variable cost from existing cropping pattern followed by the Santals and suggested some appropriate measures to maximize net return by adopting alternative systems of cropping pattern. A close probe has also been made to evaluate the extent and nature of socio-cultural and socio-economic changes among the Santal cultivators due to agricultural modernization. The book would be of much use to the social scientists, researchers, students, planners and policy makers in the field of rural development. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Review of Literature; Chapter 3: Concept of Variables; Chapter 4: Study Area and Methodology; Chapter 5: Demographic Profile of the Respondents, Alternative Optimum Plants of Cropping Pattern for Mechanized Farmers, Constraints of Mechanization, Changing Scenario of Mechanized Santal Farmers; Chapter 6: Summary and Conclusions.
Download or read book Indigenous Tribal Farming for Sustainable Production written by Lakshmana Kella and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With reference to high altitude tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Download or read book Publicly Funded Agricultural Research and the Changing Structure of U S Agriculture written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-03-18 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requested that the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Research Council (NRC) convene a panel of experts to examine whether publicly funded agricultural research has influenced the structure of U.S. agriculture and, if so, how. The Committee to Review the Role of Publicly Funded Agricultural Research on the Structure of U.S. Agriculture was asked to assess the role of public-sector agricultural research on changes in the size and numbers of farms, with particular emphasis on the evolution of very-large-scale operations.
Download or read book Technology Farm Output and Employment in a Tribal Region written by Ram Niranjan Tripathy and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of Ranchi District, Bihar.
Download or read book Agricultural Situation in India written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tribal Farmers of Surguja Chhattishgarh written by Rahul Tiwari and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Majority of the sugarcane growers had medium level of knowledge regarding recommended sugarcane production technology. It was also observed that most of the respondents had medium level adoption of recommended sugarcane production technology. This indicates that the sugarcane growers were not aware about recommended sugarcane production technology and at the same time they were slow to adopt recommended sugarcane production technology. the sugarcane growers came under medium level of adoption category; they were not using recommended technology fully. It is necessary to convince the sugarcane growers with the help of various extension teaching method like kisan mela, exhibition, group discussion, film shows and organization of demonstrations on improved technologies of sugarcane crop in the villages with the help of extension agents, uses of information sources in time and contact with other developmental organizations for providing the facilities and proper guidance to the sugarcane growers for adoption of recommended sugarcane production technology.
Download or read book RESEARCH TRENDS IN BIORESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY written by Ratikanta Maiti and published by American Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present world is witnessing drastic changes harshly impacting its bio-resources (plants, animals and organisms) that are considered as natural gift for our livelihood. Global warming, climate change, abiotic and biotic stresses are strangling and challenging the survivability of these resources. It is therefore crucial to manage these resources for making planet Earth more suitable to live. Moreover, there is an utter need to know how climate dynamic and biotic or abiotic factors are influencing on bio-resources and also to frame its sustainable management strategies. This book is the output of the research deliberations at 3rd International Conference on Bio-resource and Stress Management, India; and expert views on contemporary research and management issues in relation to bio-resources and its management. This timely needed uniquely written reference book consists of 29 well-crafted chapters on sustainable land, water and crop management, organic agriculture, climate change and crop productivity, stress management, bio-resource conservation, bio-fortification for nutritional security, agro-techniques, agro-forestry and forest resource management and waste management etc. which certainly will be of great use by the scientists, academician, researches, scholars, students, extension workers, corporate and NGO’s working in these aspects.
Download or read book Water Resource Management written by Sevakram K. Waghmare and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Dimensions in Agricultural Geography written by Noor Mohammad and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Technical Feasibility for Adoption of Improved Agricultural Practices in the Tribal Sub plan Area of Western Maharashtra written by R. G. Patil and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agricultural Planning and Technology in Rural Development written by B. Sahoo and published by M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 1994 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Agricultural Planning and Technology in Rural Development is a collection of essays written in honour of Dr Bidyadhar Misra, one of the distinguished educationists and economists of our country. These essays reveal the role of planning and technology in agricultural and rural development during the era of planned economic development.
Download or read book Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge written by Ravish Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge," Ravish Kumar embarks on a captivating journey through the heartland of traditional agricultural practices, shedding light on the ingenious wisdom of indigenous tribes and their remarkable ability to coexist harmoniously with nature. Kumar's work is a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between modern science and age-old tribal farming techniques. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experiences, Kumar highlights the invaluable contributions of tribal communities to sustainable agriculture. He underscores how their profound understanding of local ecosystems, traditional crop management, and organic farming methods can inform and enrich contemporary agricultural practices. This book serves as a bridge, connecting the wisdom of tribal farmers with the tools of modern science, enabling the creation of innovative and sustainable farming solutions. Readers will be captivated by the compelling stories of tribal communities, their agricultural rituals, and the indigenous knowledge that has been passed down through generations. Kumar masterfully intertwines storytelling with scientific insight, making this book accessible to both scholars and the general public. "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge" is a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and resourcefulness of indigenous tribes and a call to action for society to embrace their valuable contributions to modern farming. Ravish Kumar's thought-provoking work serves as a beacon, guiding us toward a more sustainable and harmonious future in agriculture.
Download or read book Banking and Rural Development written by H. B. Shivamaggi and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study in Indian context.
Download or read book Modernization of Agriculture and Food Availability in India written by P. D. Tiwari and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 1989 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present the process, trend and consequences of modernization of agriculture in M.P., the biggest state of the country. Since the primary objective of farming has been to ensure food supply and agricultural raw materials, it is pertinent to examine critically the spatial pattern of modernization and its impact on agricultural productivity and position of food availability and actual food intake in perspective of physio-cultural environment. Findings of this spatio-temporal study will help in identifying the problematic regions still awaiting special efforts for agricultural development through the application of modern methods and techniques.
