Farming is charming: Informal learning of farmers in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Felix von der Bank,
Matthias Pilz,
Rengan Venkatram
Abstract:The agricultural sector in India has come to prominence as a source of employment and livelihood. It is one of the most significant informal sectors in the country, and one in which informal learning plays a major role. This article analyses the informal learning of farmers in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. In the course of this research, qualitative interviews with 34 farmers in Coimbatore were conducted and analysed with regard to informal learning. The findings show that informal learning is lifelong and ch… Show more
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