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Type : Other Article

UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION SOURCES BY THE FARMERS

Vikram Singh, I. M. Khan and A. K. Sah

Abstract

A study was conducted in Rajasthan state to assess the utilization of information sources and channels by the farmers for obtaining information on different package of practices. The results obtained under present study are eye opener for Government departments and agencies as they were least preferred by the farmers. The private agencies were playing important role in the process of information dissemination supported by the constructive role of electronic and print media as preferred channels of information dissemination. Concerned Govt. Departments must try to incorporate innovations in the way to provide information to the farmers through use of different sources under their jurisdiction.

Keyword: Information source; Information channel; Package of practice

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