A study was conducted to assess the marketing behavior of organic Farmers. Ex post facto research design was used in this study. The study was conducted in Coimbatore, Erode and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu. Three blocks were selected purposively and a sample of 20 certified organic farmers were selected from each of the blocks purposively. A total of 180 certified organic farmers were surveyed for the study. Three fourths of the certified organic farmers fell under the fully selling pattern of organic produce, and 38.89 per cent of the certified organic farmers sell the entire produce immediately after the harvest.
Farming community in India is normally endowed with fragmented land holdings, containing marginal and small sectors to the maximum, the affordability, accessibility and possibility to travel a long distance and to hunt the information is seldom possible. As the traditional agriculture is transforming into hi-tech agriculture, the need for updated information is also essential for agricultural production and productivity, eventually giving a lucrative yield and income to the farming community. Improved communication and information access are directly related to social and economic development. Considering its prime importance, newness and demand from the farmers, the Farmer Friendly IMCD on 'Integrated Pest Management Practices of Coconut Eriophyid Mite' was developed with the combination of audio, video, visuals, etc., The study was conducted in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu (India) with the sample size of 99 farmers. Effectiveness of IMCD was assessed through three treatments, namely IMCD as a self-learning tool, IMCD through LCD projection as a group learning tool (with interaction) and IMCD through LCD projection as a group learning tool (without interaction). The result indicated that self-learning module resulted in maximum mean knowledge gain followed by others. Further the study result indicated that farmers had positive opinion regarding the utility of IMCD as a tool to solve farmers' problem. Our New Agricultural Policy emphasizes commercialization, value-addition and export of agricultural commodities, besides globalization. In order to achieve this, combination of traditional extension approach, modern information technology blend with integrated approach is required.
Purpose: There is a particular paucity of information emanating from Tamil Nadu state, where organic farming appears to have a promising future. Some of the constraints revealed from primary sources suggest to the importance for a comprehensive study that would resulting in a strategic model framework for sustainable organic farming in Tamil Nadu.Research Method: Precisely, 180 organic farming practitioners from the Coimbatore, Erode, and Tiruppur districts in Tamil Nadu were selected through purposive random sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire and a personnel interview style were used to collect data. To determine significant contributing independent variables that determine the impact of organic farming, a step-down regression approach was employed. Findings:The majorities of participants were old-aged, had undergone collegiate to secondary education, had received organic farming training, and owned low livestock. Though there was a moderate level of media exposure, extension personal interaction, risk and scientific orientation among the respondents were apparent. Farmers' perceptions about environmentally friendly conservation practices, the use of organic manures, the profitability of organic farming, and environmental degradation ranged from moderate to high levels. Independent variables accounted for 77.30 percent of the variation in organic farming's impact on farmer livelihood security. Based on these observations, a model has been proposed for designing a future strategy. Originality/ Value:The proposed model will serve as a wake-up call for policymakers and concerned officials in framing new programs from the standpoint of organic farming.
SUMMARY :Crop insurance is one alternative to manage risk in yield loss by the farmers. It helps in stabilization of farm production and income of the farming community. This paper has reported the results of a survey of 200 paddy farmers conducted to assess their attitude and awareness about various facets of crop insurance schemes and to analyze the factors affecting awareness among the farmers. The paper further examines the attitude about crop insurance in paddy farmers of Erode and Tiruchirappalli districts of Tamil Nadu. Majority of them had moderate to less favourable attitude towards crop insurance. The study concludes with various suggestions for increasing the awareness level of the farmers for ensuring better penetration of crop insurance in both districts.How to cite this article : Sivaraj, P., Philip, H. and Chinnadurai, M. (2016). Attitude of paddy farmers towards crop insurance in Erode and Tiruchirappalli districts of Tamil Nadu. Agric. Update, 11(1): 90-92.
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