The edited book is a compilation of valuable research articles contributed by prominent Extension scientists, who have focused on topics such as institutional arrangements for technology delivery, innovative Extension approaches, groundbreaking methodologies in Extension research, the effectiveness of ICT tools in technology delivery, youth and gender inclusive extension strategies, and Extension strategies for the changing landscape of agriculture.
This book is expected to have a significant impact on Extension scientists and postgraduate students in Extension Agriculture, Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences. The information provided in this book will be particularly useful to researchers, administrators, and policymakers. The findings from the selected research papers in this book will enable Extension researchers to refine their future research strategies, while Extension administrators and policymakers in the government can gain insight into the impact and challenges of various institutional mechanisms for technology delivery, facilitating evidence-based policy making.
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1. Designing Value and Talent Management Process in National Extension System by V.G. Dhanakumar 2. Collaborative Institutional Support Systems for Effective Customer Oriented Technology Delivery and Extension Service by K.N. Krishnakumar, Anup Prakash Uppadhyay and Kumari Manisha 3. Negotiating Reality: A Pragmatic Approach for Conducting Quality Extension Research by P. Sethuraman Sivakumar 4. Review of Extension Approaches in India- Prospects and Challenges by S. Senthil Vinayagam, R.R.Chapke, J.V. Patil and Waheeda Munaver 5. ICT enabled Knowledge Management in Agriculture: Status, Challenges and Opportunities by C. Kathiresan 6. Gender Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Development by K.R. Murugan 7. An Innovative Taxonomy of Farmers Practices for Inclusive Development in Sugarcane Production System by C. Karpagam, P. Murali, T. Rajula Shanthy, D. Puthira Prathap and V. Venkatasubramaniam 8. Effective Efficient Technology Delivery Mechanism - Experiences in TN IAMWARM Project by Senthilkumar M., Suganthi A., Pandiyan M. and B.J. Pandian 9. An Effectiveness of Participatory Extension Approach for IPM Technologies by B. Narayanaswamy, M.R. Hegde, Saju George and R.K. Naika 10. A Study on Role Performance of Farmer Friend Under Atma Programme by A. Anitha Pauline and C. Karthikeyan 11. Krishi Vigyan Kendra: A Boon for Farmers by 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 by O. Sarada, G.V. Suneel Kumar and P. Sandya Rani 13. Adoption of Composite Fish Culture Technology Among the Fish Farmers of Thanjavur District by 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. by Padma S.R. and T. Rathakrishnan 16. Impact of Polambadi (Farmer Field School) on Knowledge Level of Groundnut Farmers Regarding Improved Cultivation Practices by Sreenivasulu, S., Jain, P.K. and T.P. Sastry 17. Food Security Army - Extension Management Strategy for Quick Deliverance of Technology Packages by 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 by J.K. Das, Jayasree Datta and Tapas Kumar Mondal 19. Extension Strategies to Combat the Environmental Issues in Grapes Cultivation by D. Jebapreetha and Rexlin Selvin 20. Study on Fish Consumption Behaviour of Consumers by 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 by 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 by M. Israel Thomas, Shipin, P. and R. Sendilkumar 23. Importance of Transfer of Animal Nutrition Knowledge in The Upliftment of End Users by 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 by Anbarasan, P. 25. Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies to Sustain Livestock Production in Telangana by D. Sreenivas 26. Introspecting the Concept of Agricultural Development: A Multi Stakeholder Analysis in Thrissur District, Kerala State by Jaliya, M.K. 27. Factors Influencing the Willingness to Pay for the Delivery of Agricultural Information and Communication Technologies in Rwanda by Nathan Kanuma Taremwa and Thimmaiyah Ranganathan 28. Deterioration of Tank Irrigation System in Tamil Nadu, India: Socio Economic Factors and Necessary Remedies by Muniandi Jegadeesan and Hidetoshi Miyazaki 29. Indicators for Effective Extension Service for Extension Organisations by P. P. Murugan 30. Mobile Service An Effective Tool for Agricultural Development by Akoijam Christina and Shantha Govind 31. Effectiveness Index of Mobile Sms An Ict Platform for Information Dissemination by Hinduja, N.A., N. Kishore Kumar and R. Prakash 32. Role of ICT in Dissemination of Technologies in Agriculture by Gopika, M.H. 33. Constituents of Contribution of Leaders in Shg Performance by T. Rathakrishnan and S.R. Padma 34. e-SAP ICT Dissemination Tool in NEK Region of Karnataka Empirical Analysis by 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 by P. Mooventhan and H. Philip 36. User Friendly Interactive Multimedia Module An Ict Application by P.B. Pradeep Kumar, S.V. Prasad, B. Vijayabhinandana byK. Dhanasree and D. Sekhar 37. Participatory Need Based Extension Through Whatsapp for Effective and Efficient Sharing of Technology by M. Senthilkumar, M. Pandiyan, B.J. Pandian and A. Suganthi 38. Facilitative Extension Strategies for Hi-Tech Neo Micro-Irrigation Cluster Farmers by B. Shanmugasundaram, M.C. Narayanan Kuttty and Chitra Parayil 39. Awareness and Utilization of Kisan Call Centre the Farmers of Kerala by 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 by R. Venkattakumar, Manoj P. Samuel and P. Venkatesan 41. Factors Affecting Managerial Role of Farm Women by Srividya Rani, N., T. Lakshmi and S.V. Prasad 42. Women Empowerment Index (Wei) to Measure Level of Women Empowerment by Sakunthalai. A and R.Ganesan 43. Family Farming for Success Through Integrated Farm by P. Marimuthu 44. Livelihood Security of Tribal Women in Eastern Ghats by 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 by P.R. Deshmukh and R.P. Kadam 46. Coping Behaviors with Extremely Heavy Rainfalls in Southern Zambia - Comparison between 2007/08 and 2009/10 by Miyazaki Hidetoshi, Ishimoto Yudai, Yamashita Megumi, Tanaka Ueru and Umetsu Chieko 47. Role of Institution in Tank Water Management in Tamil NaduIndia by M. Jegadeesan and Koichi Fujita 48. Effectiveness of Tnau and CTCRI Interventions in Cassava Value Addition Techniques in Tamil Nadu by A. Janaki Rani and Preethi Priya Dharshini 49. Sustainability Through Local Storage Structures by 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 by P. Sivaraj, H. Philip and B. Swaminathan 51. Strategies to Strengthen Precision Farming by Padma S.R. and T. Rathakrishnan 52. Promoting Climate Resilient Dairy Farming Through Good Feeding and Management Strategies (Gofams): A Farmer Participatory Approach by Sency Mathew, Robert C.P., Sindhu Sadanandan and Ambily Varughese 53. Management of Agricultural Risks Farmer Perspective by 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 by Sheela, P. and M. Ramasubramanian
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