Agricultural Information Service for the Farmers and the Public: a Study

Raman Nair, R. Agricultural Information Service for the Farmers and the Public: a Study. ILA Bulletin, 2006, vol. 42, n. 3, pp. 5-12. [Journal article (Paginated)]

[img]
Preview
 PDF
2006ILA.pdf
Download (1MB) | Preview

English abstract

The study evaluates farmer oriented information resources available in agricultural sector and outside as well as awareness about them among farmers and public, their accessibility, aptness, relevance and services. It is based on a survey conducted among the institutions as well the expected user community representing various spheres of activity interested in small scale agriculture. The findings revealed that information resources and services in agricultural sector are mostly restricted to scientists. It was found that within the limitations that existed village libraries contained substantial quantity of agricultural information materials in local language and script produced for the use of the farmers and non-specialists. They deal with the situations and crops of the region. Psychological barriers are absent among farmers in approaching village libraries. Their timings and location is also convenient to the farming community. Various recommendations are made on the basis of the study to extend agricultural information services to the farmers and public living in remote areas; using the already available infrastructures.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: agriculture, farm, farmer, village library, Krishi bhavan, extension, information, India, Kerala
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BH. Information needs and information requirements analysis.
A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information.
C. Users, literacy and reading. > CB. User studies.
D. Libraries as physical collections. > DI. Science libraries.
B. Information use and sociology of information
D. Libraries as physical collections. > DC. Public libraries.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BG. Information dissemination and diffusion.
Depositing user: R. Raman Nair
Date deposited: 28 May 2007
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:07
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/9438

References

Adittya Kesari Misra. National Agricultural Technology Project: Transcending Technology Gap. Kurukshetra, Vol.52, No 7, May, 2004.

Alexander, Elizabeth. A day in the life of a Village Kiosk Operator. Information Today and Tomorrow. Vol 21, No 3& 4, September-December 2002.

Andre, Pamela Q J and Eaton, Nancy L. National agricultural text digitizing projects. Library Hi Tech, 6 (3) 1988: 125-134.

Ascroft, Joseph, Et al. Extension and the forgotten farmer: First report of a field experiment. Bulletin No.37, Department of Sciences, Wageningen, Wageningen Agricultural University, 1973.

Balaji, V. Et al. Towards a Knowledge System for Sustainable Food Security: The Information village Experiment in Ponidicherry. In Proceedings of the Kerala Science Congress, 29-31 January 2001. Thrissur. Trivandrum KSCSTE, 2001.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Report on Agricultural Research Information System. Hague, the author, 1989: 9

Deshmukh, P.P. Standardisation of library and information services. New Delhi, ABC, 1990.

Deshmukh, P.P. Information system for agricultural science and technology. New Delhi, ABC, 1987.

Easwara Reddy, D B. Recent developments in the transfer of agricultural information in India. In Proceedings of the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau Scientific Conference, 12-18, February 1984. Farnham Royal, CAB, 1984: 421-423.

Eveland, J and Svenning, Lynne. Modernization among peasants: The Impact of communication. New York, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969.

Evenson, Robert and Jha (Dawanatha). Contribution of Agricultural Research Systems to Agricultural Production in India. Indian J. Agr. Econ. 28 (4): 1973.

Hartman, A. Et al. Enhancing access to agriculture and other extension materials: A cooperative project at Kansas State University. IAALD Quarterly Bulletin, 42 (3/4) 1997: 243-249.

Kalra, R.K and Alha, R.P. Information Technology in managing Rural Development Information in India. In IASLIC XIX National Seminar: Souvenir. Bhopal, MPCST, 2000.

Kerala, Farm Information Bureau. Farm Guide, 2003. Thiruvananthapuram, the author, 2003.

Livingston, E D and Raju, G.V.S.L.N. Agricultural library services in Guntur District: An evaluation. IASLIC Bulletin 37 (2) June 1992: 45-49.

Mayers, J K. Regional plan for the development of the infrastructure of an Inter - American system of agricultural information: A formula for networking and information transfer. Revista AIBDA, 15 (1) Jan-Jun 1994: 115-124.

Musib, S K. Information needs and sources of information of the rural agriculturalists. Annals of Library Science and Documentation, 36 (1-2) Mar-Jun 1989: 63-67.

Namponya, C R. Agricultural development and library services. International Library Review, 18 (3) July 1986: 267-274.

Parikh, Kirit S. Information system for agricultural sector. Annals of Library Science and Documentation, 23 (1) Mar 1976: 48-86.

Powell, A P. Information to the people: Cooperation between the library and agricultural extension. Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, 2 (2) 1994: 19-24.

Raman Nair, R. Agricultural and Farm Information System for Kerala. In HR in Librarianship, Vijayawada, 1996.

Raman Nair, R. Priorities in information management systems for agricultural research and development in India. In Proceedings of ILA Conference. Calicut, 1996.

Schultz, Theodore W. The Education of Farm People: An Economic Perspective. In. Education and Rural Development Ed by, Philip Foster and James R. Sheffield. London: Evans Brothers Limited, 1973.

Swaminathan, M S. Knowledge Century: Address at the 49nth Convocation of Karnataka University Dharwad. University News, 27 (22) 1999: 15-17.

Somasundaram, E. Rural Prosperity through Linking ITK with Modern Technologies. Kurukshetra, Vol.53, No 4, February,2004.


Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item
Contact us
Send email Sponsors
Sponsor: AIMS Sponsor: D&P Sponsor: UniNa CAB Get connected
Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Linkedin LinkedIn RSS RSS