Access of Dairy Agricultural Technology by Small- Scale Farmers and Youth in India
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https://doi.org/10.47672/aja.1391Keywords:
Agricultural Technologies, Small Scale Farmers, Dairy Farmers, Agricultural InformationAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate access and use of dairy agricultural technology by small-scale farmers in India.
Methodology: The study used a computerized literature review methodology (desk study). This required a thorough analysis of research on the access of dairy agriculture technologies by small-scale farmers. In order to assess the subject under study's suitability as a research topic, three phases of sorting were used.
Findings: The research came to the conclusion that dairy agricultural technology are not widely available. It also came to the conclusion that the biggest challenges for young dairy farmers today are a lack of money, inadequate extension services, a lack of information services, illiteracy, a lack of government support, and bad infrastructure.
Unique Contribution to Theory Policy and Practice: To evaluate, choose, and buy relevant agricultural resources and upgrade infrastructure, the government should establish agricultural resource centers with certified information providers. The informational requirements of dairy producers should be assessed, after which suitable agricultural resources should be selected and purchased. The centers can provide mobile information services, two examples of which are Current Awareness Services and Selective Dissemination of Information. The farmers will have better access to current information as a result.
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