Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal, 2017
The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of T... more The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of Tonk district of Rajasthan. One thousand and two hundred chicks of six weeks age were purchased from Maharana Pratap University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Two groups of ten farmers each were sekected from each tehsil. 10 chicks were provided to each farmer which was broiler and layer mixed. The average increased weight of broiler was 3.66±19.34 kg under Akodia village group and 3.94±19.34 kg was under Talibpura village group. Akodia village group was slowly gaining weight compare than Talibpura village group because they were providing vermin waste which contained more amounts of proteins. The findings of Harnoda village group in I, II, II, IV, V and VI month was found to be 480±22g, 480±14g, 640±09g, 710±22g, 720±20g and 730±21g fed crop waste to the poultry chicks and other essential contents of diet were similar with other groups. In case of meat it was slowly growing compare than Fuleta vil...
Goat meat in human nutrition as a primary and supplementary nutrient source is presented in terms... more Goat meat in human nutrition as a primary and supplementary nutrient source is presented in terms of the dist ribution of goats, production characteristics, composition and nutrient value of goat meat, muscle fat and processed goat meat. The study was conducted at the central institute for research on goats, Makhdoom, Mathura, under the nutrition feed resources and products technology division, for the study of farm rearing conditions. A total of 36 meat samples were collected from field and farm rearing condition 12 summer (field 6 and farm 6), Rainy 12 (field 6 and farm 6) and Winter 12 (field 6 and farm 6) meat samples from each breed. The moisture content in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing condition in aforesaid seasons was found to be 75.28±0.14 and 75.11±0.19, 75.38±0.16 and 75.25±0.17 and 76.43±0.22 and 76.34±0.21 per cent, respectively. The statistical analysis of these data revealed that effect of seasons on moisture content in meat was significantly different in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing samples at 1 % level of significance. Protein content in the meat of Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing samples in above all seasons was 19.87±0.18 and 19.891±0.11, 19.74±0.16 and 19.95±0.18 and 19.30±0.12 and 19.42±0.14 per cent, respectively. It is observed from the above observations that similar protein content was found in field and farm rearing samples in all seasons. Effect of season on fat content in meat was significantly different under field as well as farm rearing conditions at 1 % level of significance. The ash content of Jamunapari goat breeds meat under field and farm rearing samples in aforesaid seasons was found to be 1.80±0.04 and 1.92±0.03, 1.93±0.03 and 1.96±0.03 and 1.62±0.04 and 1.63±0.02 per cent respectively. The analysis of variance table revealed that effect of season on meat content was significant at 1 % level of significance.
The study was conducted at the Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura; under ... more The study was conducted at the Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura; under the division nutrition feed resources and products technology for the study of farm rearing condition. A total of 479 milk samples were collected from field and farm rearing condition 222 single (field 28 and farm 194), twins 230 (field 66 and farm 164) and triplets 27 (field 08 and farm 19) milk samples. The overall average calcium content of all above samples in all rearing and births was 0.1455±0.0019 per cent. Phosphorus content was significantly greater in farm samples than field rearing samples in all multiple births. Potassium percentage in the milk of Jamunapari goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets birth was found to be 0.113±0.0008 and 0.113±0.0008, 0.111±0.0007 and 0.111±0.0008 and 0.107±0.0008 and 0.109±0.0008 respectively. The highest magnesium, chloride and selenium content were observed in single birth samples under field as well as farm rearing samples. Multiple births had conspicuous effects on milk quality of goats under study.
The sensory qualities of meat remain one of the primary factors influencing consumer satisfaction... more The sensory qualities of meat remain one of the primary factors influencing consumer satisfaction. A total of 84 meat samples were collected from Jakhrana (field 21 and farm 21) 42 and Jamunapari (field 21 and farm 21) 42 meat samples from each breed under field and farm rearing condition. Fresh meat samples were collected from Jamunapari and Jakhrana goats of 16 to 24 weeks of age slaughtered and dressed in the L.P.T. Division and utilized in the present study. Slightly better score for flavor was observed in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field rearing samples as compare to Jakhrana goat breed meat. The statistical analysis of these data revealed that the breed variation either field or farm rearing conditions was insignificant at 5% level of significance but juiciness was found more in field condition than that of farm conditions for both breeds. Saltiness in the meat of Jakhrana goat breeds under farm rearing conditions was lower than that of field rearing conditions but this difference was insignificant but in case of Jamunapari goat breed, saltiness was significantly higher in the meat of field rearing conditions animals than farm rearing conditions animals. Color/appearance and overall acceptability was not significant in field and farm rearing goat meat in both breeds. Sensory quality of meat of both the breeds was slightly better in goats reared under field conditions than in farm conditions.
The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of T... more The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of Tonk district of Rajasthan. One thousand and two hundred chicks of six weeks age were purchased from Maharana Pratap University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Two groups of ten farmers each were sekected from each tehsil. 10 chicks were provided to each farmer which was broiler and layer mixed. The average increased weight of broiler was 3.66±19.34 kg under Akodia village group and 3.94±19.34 kg was under Talibpura village group. Akodia village group was slowly gaining weight compare than Talibpura village group because they were providing vermin waste which contained more amounts of proteins. The findings of Harnoda village group in I, II, II, IV, V and VI month was found to be 480±22g, 480±14g, 640±09g, 710±22g, 720±20g and 730±21g fed crop waste to the poultry chicks and other essential contents of diet were similar with other groups. In case of meat it was slowly growing compare than Fuleta village group because Fuleta village group was providing Fish waste which contained more amounts of vitamins and minerals. Harnoda village group reported the number of egg was 06±01, 07±02, 09±01, 10±02, 09±01 and 09±02 respectively in six months with an average of 8.33±02. The performance of Harnoda village group was better than Akodia and Fuleta village group but poor in comparison with Talibpura, Panwar and Barbas village group because of difference in feeding, locally available sources of feed and water quality. Talibpura village group reported that the number of egg was 08±02, 10±02, 11±01, 11±02, 10±02, 11±02 and 11±03 respectively in six months with an average of 10±02. It was best performance of this study due to improved feeding, water quality and managmental factors. Environmental factors may affect the production of broiler and layers.
The development of a well trained workforce is critically important to the competitive success an... more The development of a well trained workforce is critically important to the competitive success and the profitability of agriculture. Building capacity through formal agriculture education is needed for the production of skilled manpower to serve the agricultural sector in several areas. A total of 141 under graduate students randomly selected from this college. Data were collected with the help of structured interview schedule. The majority (60.28 per cent) of the respondents held favorable attitude towards agricultural education, 29.79 per cent had an unfavorable attitude and 9.93 per cent of the respondents did not express any clear-cut opinion about their attitude toward agricultural education. There were lower caste students except higher job aspiration, which was quite interesting. Usually the higher caste students, due to their good occupational, social and economic background aspire for higher jobs as compared to their lower counter parts. At present due to the reservation system lower caste students are having good chances to join any higher studies or they can join any high profile jobs. The majority of the respondents were having favorable attitude (60.28 per cent) towards agricultural education and medium to high level of occupational aspiration (71.63 per cent). It could also be concluded from the results that variables like academic achievement, father's education, family educational status, father's occupation, family income, size of land holding and father's social participation had a positive and significant correlation with the attitude towards agricultural education.
The present study was undertaken at B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand. A total 141 under gradua... more The present study was undertaken at B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand. A total 141 under graduate students randomly selected from this college. Data were collected with the help of structured interview schedule. For the measurement of various variables, suitable scales developed by various social scientists were used. The students (36.88 per cent) were in secondclass category, whereas proportion of the respondents in pass class and first class category was 31.21 per cent and 18.44 per cent, respectively. Only 13.48 per cent of the students were passed with distinction. The average O.G.P.A. of agricultural college student was 64.42. It came to knowledge during the personal discussion with students that the tight schedule of classes and examinations and the heavy work load of undergraduate students might be the reason for the poor performance of majority of undergraduate students. participation in extracarricular activities of majority of the students (56.03 per cent) was low followed by 17.73 per cent of the students who were having medium participation and 11.35 per cent students had high participation, while 14.89 per cent students were not participated in any of the extracurricular activities.
The Jakhrana breed milk samples were from villages of Mathura and Agra, India (27 o 10´N, 78 -o 0... more The Jakhrana breed milk samples were from villages of Mathura and Agra, India (27 o 10´N, 78 -o 002´E and 169 m above MSL). Geologically the Institute is situated under Yamuna river semi arid soil. calcium content in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets multiple births was found to be 0.144±0.0020 and 0.150±0.0021, 0.140±0.0018 and 0.146±0.0019 and 0.136±0.0016 and 0.142±0.0017 per cent, respectively. It is observed from table that phosphorus content was significantly greater in farm samples than field rearing samples in all multiple births. Potassium percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets birth was found to be 0.114±0.0007 and 0.115±0.0009, 0.111±0.0009 and 0.112±0.0009 and 0.108±0.0009 and 0.109±0.0009, respectively. The statistical analysis revealed that magnesium content was significantly (1%) higher in farm rearing samples than that of field samples in all multiple births. chloride percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing samples in single, twins and triplets births was 0.107±0.0006 and 0.109±0.00054, 0.106±0.00061 and 0.108±0.00055 and 0.105±0.00061 and 0.107±0.00056, respectively. chloride percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing samples in single, twins and triplets births was 0.107±0.0006 and 0.109±0.00054, 0.106±0.00061 and 0.108±0.00055 and 0.105±0.00061 and 0.107±0.00056, respectively. Selenium content was significantly greater in field samples than farm rearing samples in all multiple births. The highest selenium in percentage was recorded in single births in milk samples either field or farm rearing conditions.
The scientific management and high breed have a great potential to increase the poultry productio... more The scientific management and high breed have a great potential to increase the poultry production. The success of poultry technology program lies on the extent to which, the poultry entrepreneurs accept the technology. The present research was deigned to know the level of adoption of poultry management practices. The result of this study indicated that majority (70.00 per cent) of the poultry owner were found with medium level of adoption of poultry management practices. The level of adoption like record keeping, marketing, water management and feed management was high. The organizational participation, mass media exposure, extension contact, size of the poultry farm, knowledge about poultry management practices of the poultry entrepreneurs' were positive and significant correlated with their adoption level.
Livestock cum poultry farming has ample scope to enhance the income and employment opportunities ... more Livestock cum poultry farming has ample scope to enhance the income and employment opportunities of the tribal women population in these areas. Due to lack of participatory mode of situational assessment, planning and implementation of development projects, such economic potentials are seldom exploited. The present study however, appraises the tribal women's knowledge of improved livestock and poultry farming practices in a selected tribal settlement in the Western Ghats. Initially a list of 80 items was prepared by reviewing the literature and after having discussions with the experts, for developing knowledge test. Highly significant bisrial correlation co-efficient ('r' bis) proved the validity of the items included in the test battery. These skills enable them to manage their profession, effectively facing with the changes in agribusiness environment and remain in the high competition of trade environment. Egg laying strains of chickens, the length of the upper beak distal from the nostrils which remains following trimming, should be 2 to 3 mm. Beak trimming of layer hens normally occurs at 1-day of age at the same time as the chick is being sexed and vaccinated. Both males and females were debeaked at 10-14 days of age at 12-14 weeks of age.
Among fruits, banana is a major fruit which available throughout the year and is considered to be... more Among fruits, banana is a major fruit which available throughout the year and is considered to be a poor man's food. India is the largest producer of banana in the world. However, total production is largely consumed domestically and negligible share in the global trade. With a view to know the to knowledge, adoption and attitude of the banana growers towards banana cultivation technology, the study was undertaken with a random sample of 150 banana growers of fifteen villages of three talukas of Anand districts of the middle Gujarat. The study concluded that that majority of the banana growers had medium level of knowledge, adoption and attitude towards banana cultivation technology. Majority (68.00 per cent) of the banana growers were found with medium level of adoption of banana cultivation technology, whereas 18.67 per cent banana growers had high level of adoption and 13.33 per cent of them had low adoption level of banana cultivation technology. Extra efforts shall be made by different agencies to change the psychology of the banana growers in positive direction by the improvement in their level of knowledge, level of adoption and favorable attitude towards banana cultivation technology.
Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal, 2017
The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of T... more The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of Tonk district of Rajasthan. One thousand and two hundred chicks of six weeks age were purchased from Maharana Pratap University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Two groups of ten farmers each were sekected from each tehsil. 10 chicks were provided to each farmer which was broiler and layer mixed. The average increased weight of broiler was 3.66±19.34 kg under Akodia village group and 3.94±19.34 kg was under Talibpura village group. Akodia village group was slowly gaining weight compare than Talibpura village group because they were providing vermin waste which contained more amounts of proteins. The findings of Harnoda village group in I, II, II, IV, V and VI month was found to be 480±22g, 480±14g, 640±09g, 710±22g, 720±20g and 730±21g fed crop waste to the poultry chicks and other essential contents of diet were similar with other groups. In case of meat it was slowly growing compare than Fuleta vil...
Goat meat in human nutrition as a primary and supplementary nutrient source is presented in terms... more Goat meat in human nutrition as a primary and supplementary nutrient source is presented in terms of the dist ribution of goats, production characteristics, composition and nutrient value of goat meat, muscle fat and processed goat meat. The study was conducted at the central institute for research on goats, Makhdoom, Mathura, under the nutrition feed resources and products technology division, for the study of farm rearing conditions. A total of 36 meat samples were collected from field and farm rearing condition 12 summer (field 6 and farm 6), Rainy 12 (field 6 and farm 6) and Winter 12 (field 6 and farm 6) meat samples from each breed. The moisture content in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing condition in aforesaid seasons was found to be 75.28±0.14 and 75.11±0.19, 75.38±0.16 and 75.25±0.17 and 76.43±0.22 and 76.34±0.21 per cent, respectively. The statistical analysis of these data revealed that effect of seasons on moisture content in meat was significantly different in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing samples at 1 % level of significance. Protein content in the meat of Jamunapari goat breed meat under field and farm rearing samples in above all seasons was 19.87±0.18 and 19.891±0.11, 19.74±0.16 and 19.95±0.18 and 19.30±0.12 and 19.42±0.14 per cent, respectively. It is observed from the above observations that similar protein content was found in field and farm rearing samples in all seasons. Effect of season on fat content in meat was significantly different under field as well as farm rearing conditions at 1 % level of significance. The ash content of Jamunapari goat breeds meat under field and farm rearing samples in aforesaid seasons was found to be 1.80±0.04 and 1.92±0.03, 1.93±0.03 and 1.96±0.03 and 1.62±0.04 and 1.63±0.02 per cent respectively. The analysis of variance table revealed that effect of season on meat content was significant at 1 % level of significance.
The study was conducted at the Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura; under ... more The study was conducted at the Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura; under the division nutrition feed resources and products technology for the study of farm rearing condition. A total of 479 milk samples were collected from field and farm rearing condition 222 single (field 28 and farm 194), twins 230 (field 66 and farm 164) and triplets 27 (field 08 and farm 19) milk samples. The overall average calcium content of all above samples in all rearing and births was 0.1455±0.0019 per cent. Phosphorus content was significantly greater in farm samples than field rearing samples in all multiple births. Potassium percentage in the milk of Jamunapari goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets birth was found to be 0.113±0.0008 and 0.113±0.0008, 0.111±0.0007 and 0.111±0.0008 and 0.107±0.0008 and 0.109±0.0008 respectively. The highest magnesium, chloride and selenium content were observed in single birth samples under field as well as farm rearing samples. Multiple births had conspicuous effects on milk quality of goats under study.
The sensory qualities of meat remain one of the primary factors influencing consumer satisfaction... more The sensory qualities of meat remain one of the primary factors influencing consumer satisfaction. A total of 84 meat samples were collected from Jakhrana (field 21 and farm 21) 42 and Jamunapari (field 21 and farm 21) 42 meat samples from each breed under field and farm rearing condition. Fresh meat samples were collected from Jamunapari and Jakhrana goats of 16 to 24 weeks of age slaughtered and dressed in the L.P.T. Division and utilized in the present study. Slightly better score for flavor was observed in Jamunapari goat breed meat under field rearing samples as compare to Jakhrana goat breed meat. The statistical analysis of these data revealed that the breed variation either field or farm rearing conditions was insignificant at 5% level of significance but juiciness was found more in field condition than that of farm conditions for both breeds. Saltiness in the meat of Jakhrana goat breeds under farm rearing conditions was lower than that of field rearing conditions but this difference was insignificant but in case of Jamunapari goat breed, saltiness was significantly higher in the meat of field rearing conditions animals than farm rearing conditions animals. Color/appearance and overall acceptability was not significant in field and farm rearing goat meat in both breeds. Sensory quality of meat of both the breeds was slightly better in goats reared under field conditions than in farm conditions.
The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of T... more The study was conducted at 6 tehsils (Newai, Tonk, Uniara, Todarai singh, Deoli and Malpura) of Tonk district of Rajasthan. One thousand and two hundred chicks of six weeks age were purchased from Maharana Pratap University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Two groups of ten farmers each were sekected from each tehsil. 10 chicks were provided to each farmer which was broiler and layer mixed. The average increased weight of broiler was 3.66±19.34 kg under Akodia village group and 3.94±19.34 kg was under Talibpura village group. Akodia village group was slowly gaining weight compare than Talibpura village group because they were providing vermin waste which contained more amounts of proteins. The findings of Harnoda village group in I, II, II, IV, V and VI month was found to be 480±22g, 480±14g, 640±09g, 710±22g, 720±20g and 730±21g fed crop waste to the poultry chicks and other essential contents of diet were similar with other groups. In case of meat it was slowly growing compare than Fuleta village group because Fuleta village group was providing Fish waste which contained more amounts of vitamins and minerals. Harnoda village group reported the number of egg was 06±01, 07±02, 09±01, 10±02, 09±01 and 09±02 respectively in six months with an average of 8.33±02. The performance of Harnoda village group was better than Akodia and Fuleta village group but poor in comparison with Talibpura, Panwar and Barbas village group because of difference in feeding, locally available sources of feed and water quality. Talibpura village group reported that the number of egg was 08±02, 10±02, 11±01, 11±02, 10±02, 11±02 and 11±03 respectively in six months with an average of 10±02. It was best performance of this study due to improved feeding, water quality and managmental factors. Environmental factors may affect the production of broiler and layers.
The development of a well trained workforce is critically important to the competitive success an... more The development of a well trained workforce is critically important to the competitive success and the profitability of agriculture. Building capacity through formal agriculture education is needed for the production of skilled manpower to serve the agricultural sector in several areas. A total of 141 under graduate students randomly selected from this college. Data were collected with the help of structured interview schedule. The majority (60.28 per cent) of the respondents held favorable attitude towards agricultural education, 29.79 per cent had an unfavorable attitude and 9.93 per cent of the respondents did not express any clear-cut opinion about their attitude toward agricultural education. There were lower caste students except higher job aspiration, which was quite interesting. Usually the higher caste students, due to their good occupational, social and economic background aspire for higher jobs as compared to their lower counter parts. At present due to the reservation system lower caste students are having good chances to join any higher studies or they can join any high profile jobs. The majority of the respondents were having favorable attitude (60.28 per cent) towards agricultural education and medium to high level of occupational aspiration (71.63 per cent). It could also be concluded from the results that variables like academic achievement, father's education, family educational status, father's occupation, family income, size of land holding and father's social participation had a positive and significant correlation with the attitude towards agricultural education.
The present study was undertaken at B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand. A total 141 under gradua... more The present study was undertaken at B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand. A total 141 under graduate students randomly selected from this college. Data were collected with the help of structured interview schedule. For the measurement of various variables, suitable scales developed by various social scientists were used. The students (36.88 per cent) were in secondclass category, whereas proportion of the respondents in pass class and first class category was 31.21 per cent and 18.44 per cent, respectively. Only 13.48 per cent of the students were passed with distinction. The average O.G.P.A. of agricultural college student was 64.42. It came to knowledge during the personal discussion with students that the tight schedule of classes and examinations and the heavy work load of undergraduate students might be the reason for the poor performance of majority of undergraduate students. participation in extracarricular activities of majority of the students (56.03 per cent) was low followed by 17.73 per cent of the students who were having medium participation and 11.35 per cent students had high participation, while 14.89 per cent students were not participated in any of the extracurricular activities.
The Jakhrana breed milk samples were from villages of Mathura and Agra, India (27 o 10´N, 78 -o 0... more The Jakhrana breed milk samples were from villages of Mathura and Agra, India (27 o 10´N, 78 -o 002´E and 169 m above MSL). Geologically the Institute is situated under Yamuna river semi arid soil. calcium content in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets multiple births was found to be 0.144±0.0020 and 0.150±0.0021, 0.140±0.0018 and 0.146±0.0019 and 0.136±0.0016 and 0.142±0.0017 per cent, respectively. It is observed from table that phosphorus content was significantly greater in farm samples than field rearing samples in all multiple births. Potassium percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing conditions in single, twins and triplets birth was found to be 0.114±0.0007 and 0.115±0.0009, 0.111±0.0009 and 0.112±0.0009 and 0.108±0.0009 and 0.109±0.0009, respectively. The statistical analysis revealed that magnesium content was significantly (1%) higher in farm rearing samples than that of field samples in all multiple births. chloride percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing samples in single, twins and triplets births was 0.107±0.0006 and 0.109±0.00054, 0.106±0.00061 and 0.108±0.00055 and 0.105±0.00061 and 0.107±0.00056, respectively. chloride percentage in the milk of Jakhrana goat breed under field and farm rearing samples in single, twins and triplets births was 0.107±0.0006 and 0.109±0.00054, 0.106±0.00061 and 0.108±0.00055 and 0.105±0.00061 and 0.107±0.00056, respectively. Selenium content was significantly greater in field samples than farm rearing samples in all multiple births. The highest selenium in percentage was recorded in single births in milk samples either field or farm rearing conditions.
The scientific management and high breed have a great potential to increase the poultry productio... more The scientific management and high breed have a great potential to increase the poultry production. The success of poultry technology program lies on the extent to which, the poultry entrepreneurs accept the technology. The present research was deigned to know the level of adoption of poultry management practices. The result of this study indicated that majority (70.00 per cent) of the poultry owner were found with medium level of adoption of poultry management practices. The level of adoption like record keeping, marketing, water management and feed management was high. The organizational participation, mass media exposure, extension contact, size of the poultry farm, knowledge about poultry management practices of the poultry entrepreneurs' were positive and significant correlated with their adoption level.
Livestock cum poultry farming has ample scope to enhance the income and employment opportunities ... more Livestock cum poultry farming has ample scope to enhance the income and employment opportunities of the tribal women population in these areas. Due to lack of participatory mode of situational assessment, planning and implementation of development projects, such economic potentials are seldom exploited. The present study however, appraises the tribal women's knowledge of improved livestock and poultry farming practices in a selected tribal settlement in the Western Ghats. Initially a list of 80 items was prepared by reviewing the literature and after having discussions with the experts, for developing knowledge test. Highly significant bisrial correlation co-efficient ('r' bis) proved the validity of the items included in the test battery. These skills enable them to manage their profession, effectively facing with the changes in agribusiness environment and remain in the high competition of trade environment. Egg laying strains of chickens, the length of the upper beak distal from the nostrils which remains following trimming, should be 2 to 3 mm. Beak trimming of layer hens normally occurs at 1-day of age at the same time as the chick is being sexed and vaccinated. Both males and females were debeaked at 10-14 days of age at 12-14 weeks of age.
Among fruits, banana is a major fruit which available throughout the year and is considered to be... more Among fruits, banana is a major fruit which available throughout the year and is considered to be a poor man's food. India is the largest producer of banana in the world. However, total production is largely consumed domestically and negligible share in the global trade. With a view to know the to knowledge, adoption and attitude of the banana growers towards banana cultivation technology, the study was undertaken with a random sample of 150 banana growers of fifteen villages of three talukas of Anand districts of the middle Gujarat. The study concluded that that majority of the banana growers had medium level of knowledge, adoption and attitude towards banana cultivation technology. Majority (68.00 per cent) of the banana growers were found with medium level of adoption of banana cultivation technology, whereas 18.67 per cent banana growers had high level of adoption and 13.33 per cent of them had low adoption level of banana cultivation technology. Extra efforts shall be made by different agencies to change the psychology of the banana growers in positive direction by the improvement in their level of knowledge, level of adoption and favorable attitude towards banana cultivation technology.
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