Formerly International Journal of Basic and Applied Agricultural Research

Technology adoption and productivity enhancement in groundnut cultivation: An impact assessment of farm women groups

K.UMA, T.NIVETHA and S.PRAVEENA
Pantnagar Journal of Research, Volume - 18, Issue - 3 ( September-December, 2020)

Published: 2020-12-31

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Abstract


Agriculture sector as a whole has developed and emerged with the infusion of science and technology. Women play a crucial role in agricultural development and allied fields. The extent of women's active involvement in agriculture varies greatly from region to region. It is also estimated that 45.3% of the agricultural labour force consists of women, but a large number of women have remained as invisible workers. This study focuses on impact of farm women groups on groundnut cultivation. The sampling design followed was simple random sampling. Sample of 240 Farm women was interviewed, 180 from member of Farm Women Group (FWG) and 60 from Non-member Farm Women. It was observed that well trained women were aware of loss in productivity. The improved groundnut production technology gave 38 per cent higher yield, generated 71 per cent more income and reduced unit cost by 16 per cent. Farm women from groups follow proper way of doing the activities required while adopting technology and at proper time as they remained focused compared to men. The reason for non adoption by other women was lack of awareness and knowledge compared to trained women.


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