A Study on Effectiveness of Dairy Farming Related Front Line Demonstrations of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shivamogga on Knowledge Level of Dairy Farmers

Suresh

A.H & VS, Kalaburgi Dist, Karnataka, India.

Gopala G. T. *

Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Vinobanagara, Shivamogga, Karnataka-577204, India.

Harisha M.

Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Vinobanagara, Shivamogga, Karnataka-577204, India.

Ashok M.

ICAR- KVK, KSNUAHS, Navile, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.

Rudresh B. H.

Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Vinobanagara, Shivamogga, Karnataka-577204, India.

Giridhar K. S.

Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Vinobanagara, Shivamogga, Karnataka-577204, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

The lack of transfer of technology from research system to the client system is the main problem in increasing animal husbandry production in the developing world. The quality and quantity of milk production can be increased if farmer fallows scientific dairy farming practices. This is possible through the FLDs as it is an important and appropriate extension method which makes it possible to disseminate technology to the final user. It has played significant role in increasing the knowledge and adoption of scientific dairy farming practices by dairy farmers; thus, the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge level of dairy farmers. The present study was conducted with the help of Ex-post facto research design with a sample size of 60 FLD beneficiaries and 60 Non beneficiaries. The knowledge level of respondents about scientific dairy management practices were checked in following subheadings viz knowledge about breeding, feed and feeding practices, health of dairy animals and other management practices in dairy farming and it is found that FLD beneficiaries had more knowledge in scientific dairy farming than non-beneficiaries. The probable reason for high knowledge among beneficiaries might be that the beneficiaries have been benefited by different extension activities, input supply and acquired guidance from research scientists of KVK through FLD’s showing that the FLD’s conducted by KVK were effective.

Keywords: Knowledge level, front line demonstration, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, dairy farming


How to Cite

Suresh, Gopala G. T., Harisha M., Ashok M., Rudresh B. H., & Giridhar K. S. (2023). A Study on Effectiveness of Dairy Farming Related Front Line Demonstrations of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shivamogga on Knowledge Level of Dairy Farmers. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 45(10), 116–121. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2023/v45i102204

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