Aslam Ansari
A University professor with more than 25 years experience and currently engaged in teaching, research, consultancy and training in the areas of Communication and Extension, ICT applications in Agriculture and rural development, e-learning, etc. Holds a Post-doctorate in Communication from University of Leicester (England) and a doctorate in Extension Education from IVRI, Izatnagar(India).
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Climate knowledge influences the adaptation and mitigation measures shielding farm households in climatically
vulnerable regions. Indian states with climatically vulnerable coastal and non-coastal agro-ecosystems have dominantly an
agrarian economy; and small and marginal farmers’ livelihoods are under focus through implementation of National Innovations
in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The present study was
undertaken in one such state, Odisha. Climate knowledge test was developed following appropriate methods and administered
to 200 farmers, 100 each in coastal and non-coastal NICRA districts to assess the knowledge level of dominant livelihood
groups. Farmers’ climate knowledge was higher in coastal district as compared to non-coastal district with overall climate
knowledge index values of 53.10 and 43.95, respectively. Farmers who engaged in crop + livestock farming have better climate
knowledge as compared to crop farmers and livestock farmers. Multiple regression and path analyses revealed social,
economic, communication and psychological attributes of the farmers determining their climate knowledge level. Education
level, social participation, participation in community initiatives, annual family income and personal cosmopolite information
sources use are few such important determinants of climate knowledge. These dimensions require attention for the policy
advocacies to improve climate knowledge so as to shield climatically vulnerable farm households.
using social media for seeking and sharing information related to agriculture through various social media platforms. However, farmers often encounter several constraints in leveraging these technology platforms effectively. This research investigated the multifaceted challenges faced by farmers in utilizing social media for agricultural purposes. The present study was conducted in one district (U.S. Nagar) of Uttarakhand, known as the food bowl of the state with the objective to find out farmers’ usage pattern of social media and identify constraints faced by the farmers in accessing and using the social media. The study followed an exploratory research and the study sample comprised of purposively selected 200 farmers (those who owned a smartphone) spread over eight villages. The data was collected using a pre-tested structured interview schedule. The study findings revealed that the primary constraints faced by respondents in using social media were lack
of awareness about useful websites and mobile apps, poor digital literacy, and poor competency in its use. Further, it also revealed that while younger, more educated farmers tend to use social media more readily, older and rural farmers face substantial hurdles. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions, including digital literacy programs, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of relevant, localized content to enhance social media's utility in agriculture. These insights will inform the policymakers, scientists, agricultural extension services, and technology developers in crafting relevant and appropriate strategies to bridge the digital divide and empower farmers through the effective use of social media.
Climate knowledge influences the adaptation and mitigation measures shielding farm households in climatically
vulnerable regions. Indian states with climatically vulnerable coastal and non-coastal agro-ecosystems have dominantly an
agrarian economy; and small and marginal farmers’ livelihoods are under focus through implementation of National Innovations
in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The present study was
undertaken in one such state, Odisha. Climate knowledge test was developed following appropriate methods and administered
to 200 farmers, 100 each in coastal and non-coastal NICRA districts to assess the knowledge level of dominant livelihood
groups. Farmers’ climate knowledge was higher in coastal district as compared to non-coastal district with overall climate
knowledge index values of 53.10 and 43.95, respectively. Farmers who engaged in crop + livestock farming have better climate
knowledge as compared to crop farmers and livestock farmers. Multiple regression and path analyses revealed social,
economic, communication and psychological attributes of the farmers determining their climate knowledge level. Education
level, social participation, participation in community initiatives, annual family income and personal cosmopolite information
sources use are few such important determinants of climate knowledge. These dimensions require attention for the policy
advocacies to improve climate knowledge so as to shield climatically vulnerable farm households.
using social media for seeking and sharing information related to agriculture through various social media platforms. However, farmers often encounter several constraints in leveraging these technology platforms effectively. This research investigated the multifaceted challenges faced by farmers in utilizing social media for agricultural purposes. The present study was conducted in one district (U.S. Nagar) of Uttarakhand, known as the food bowl of the state with the objective to find out farmers’ usage pattern of social media and identify constraints faced by the farmers in accessing and using the social media. The study followed an exploratory research and the study sample comprised of purposively selected 200 farmers (those who owned a smartphone) spread over eight villages. The data was collected using a pre-tested structured interview schedule. The study findings revealed that the primary constraints faced by respondents in using social media were lack
of awareness about useful websites and mobile apps, poor digital literacy, and poor competency in its use. Further, it also revealed that while younger, more educated farmers tend to use social media more readily, older and rural farmers face substantial hurdles. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions, including digital literacy programs, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of relevant, localized content to enhance social media's utility in agriculture. These insights will inform the policymakers, scientists, agricultural extension services, and technology developers in crafting relevant and appropriate strategies to bridge the digital divide and empower farmers through the effective use of social media.