Extension and transfer of
technology activities
RAWE 2023-24
Presentation By- Jayesh Pathak, Sonu Ahirwar, Deepesh Verma Dheeraj patel, Sumit Singh Parihar,
Kuldeep Singh Goud
Why extension and
transfer of technology is
important in agriculture?
• Knowledge Transfer:Agricultural extension services facilitate
the transfer of the latest farming knowledge and technologies
to farmers.
• Skill Development:Farmers receive training to enhance their
skills in crop management, pest control, and other vital
aspects of agriculture.
• Problem Solving: Extension services provide a platform for
farmers to seek solutions to speci c challenges they
encounter in farming.
• Technology Adoption:Farmers are encouraged to adopt
modern agricultural technologies for increased productivity.
• Sustainability and Income:Extension services promote
sustainable practices, helping farmers improve income
through e cient and environmentally friendly farming
methods.
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Activities performed under extension and
transfer of technology activities
• Participatory rural appraisal
• Method demonstration of improved practices
• Field visits
• Study of ongoing rural and agricultural development programs
• Arrange farmer meets
• Visits to various institutions and study their development programs
Participatory rural appraisal
Di erent tools used-
• Transects Walk
• Historical timeline
• Village resource mapping
• Linkage diagram
• Seasonal calendar
• Social map
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Participatory rural appraisal
Other activities and ndings-
• SWOT analysis of village
• Major farming systems/ enterprises
• Major problems identi cation
• Problem cause diagrams
• Benchmark survey
Climate
Census
Soil types
Soil and water conservation structures
Irrigation sources
Natural vegetation
Cropping pattern
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Method demonstration of improved
practices
Integrated Approaches:
• Highlighting integrated strategies for e ective pest and disease control
along with nutrient and weed management .
• Demonstrating the utilization of advanced techniques in agriculture.
Technology Adoption and Farm Machinery:
• Discussing farmers’ proactive adoption of technology.
• Showcasing the acquisition of farm machinery from government entities
such as the state agriculture department and KVK.
Government Collaboration:
• Emphasizing the collaboration between farmers and local government
bodies.
• Exploring the partnership with KVK for training and technology acquisition.
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Field visits
• Observation and Issue Identi cation: - Conducted eld visits to
identify challenges faced by farmers during crop production.
• Crop Production Challenges:- Engaged with farmers to
understand issues like pest infestations, diseases, and
environmental factors a ecting yields.
• Technology Needs Assessment:- Explored farmers' views on
desired technologies for improving crop yields.
• Yield Enhancement Strategies: Synthesized data to formulate
strategies for integrating innovative technologies and improving
agricultural productivity.
• Knowledge Transfer:- Shared ndings with farmers to empower
them with actionable knowledge for more e cient and
sustainable farming practices.
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Study of ongoing rural and agricultural
development programs
Agricultural Challenges:
• Explored and understood di culties in agriculture, including issues such as soil
erosion.
• Engaged with ongoing programs aimed at addressing these agricultural challenges.
Community-Level Issues:
• Investigated problems at the community level, such as hygiene concerns.
• Gained insights into ongoing initiatives designed to tackle community-speci c
challenges.
Enhanced Understanding of Farmer Challenges:
• Through our deployment, gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced
by farmers in the region.
• Recognized the interconnected nature of agricultural di culties and community-
level issues a ecting the farming community.
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Visits to various institutions and
study their development programs
We visited the following institutions:
- Krishi Upaj Mandi, Ujjain
- State Seed Laboratory, Ujjain
- DDA O ce and ATMA, Ujjain
- Fish Farming Center, Ujjain
- R.M. Phosphate and Chemical Private Limited, dewas
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Krishi upaj mandi
Chimanganj Mandi, Agar road, Ujjain
1. Area and Accessibility: -
• Area: 30 hectares
• Distance from Road/Railway: 3 km
2. Market Information:
• Noti ed Market Area: Ujjain & Ghattiya
• Head: Mr. Mrunal Meena (IAS)
• Mandi sachiv: Mr. Umesh Kumar Balediya
3. Main Crops :-
• Soybean, Wheat, Gram, Peas, Pigeon
Pea, Maize, Onion, Garlic
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State Seed Laboratory, Ujjain
Near kothi mahal, Ujjain
ADA Banap Singh Verma led the State Seed
Laboratory, where he discussed seed quality, health,
and the signi cance of maintaining high-quality
germinating seeds. He also guided us on a tour of
his laboratory, showcasing various equipment,
including the moisture chamber, and explaining their
roles in seed testing and preservation.
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DDA office and ATMA, Ujjain
Near kothi mahal, Ujjain
DDA RPS Nayak led the DDA o ce discussion,
delving into various state government schemes and
subsidies o ered by Kisan Kalyan and Krishi Vibhag.
He highlighted subsidies on breeder seeds and other
initiatives supporting agricultural development.
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R. M. Phosphate and chemical private limited,
dewas
Industrial Area No. 1, Dewas
During our visit, we gained insights into the
production of their agship product "Ziron"
and toured their quality testing lab. The plant
manager provided valuable information on the
supply chain management and the process of
acquiring raw materials for R.M. Phosphate
and Chemical Private Limited.
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Knowledge and adoption of improved practices of
crops by the Farmer
On the basis of following factorials-
Recommended package of practice -
• Field preparation
• Improved variety knowledgeindex = obtainedscore ÷ obtainablescore × 100
• Seed treatment
• Seed rate
• Sowing method adoptationindex = practice ÷ practicerecommended × 100
• Application of fertilizer
Knowledge index Adaptation index
• Intercultural operation
• Weed management
• Insect management 5% 9%
• Disease Management
• Storage
Level of knowledge and adoption -
• Strongly agree (5)
• Agree (4) 95% 91%
• Neutral (3)
• Disagree (2)
• Strongly disagree (1
