Extension of Technologies
From Labs to Farms

N. Anandaraja (Author), K. Chandrakandan (Author), M.Ramasubramanian (Author)

9788119103706

Paperback / softback, published 15 June 2008

502 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 1.01 kg

The primary objective of technological advancements in agriculture during the latter half of the 20th century was to optimize the efficiency of agricultural production. To remain competitive in the global market, Indian farmers must be apprised of the latest knowledge and information. This can be facilitated by leveraging the latest information technologies, which have emerged from various non-agricultural fields. In the realm of Information and Communication Technology, Indian farmers have access to a range of IT tools that can facilitate the transfer of agricultural technology, including radio, television, video, telephone, mobile phone, printed media, computer, and the internet.

This book is a testament to the extensive research conducted by the editors, who have drawn upon their wealth of experience to create this valuable resource. Information technology has established itself as a key tool for the Transfer of Technology, and is extensively utilized by both the public and private sectors to benefit farmers. The Village Knowledge Centres of MSSRF, E-Choupals of Indian Tobacco Company, Kisan Kendras of Rallies, Kisan Bharath Kendras of United Phosphorus Limited, Cyber Extension services of EID Parrys, Kisan Call Centres (KCC), and AGRISNET AGMARKNET are just a few examples of the successful implementation of IT-based agricultural extension programs. Therefore, this book titled Extension of Technologies: From Labs to Farms aims to highlight the potential of information technology in the field of agricultural extension and the transfer of technology in particular.

• Part - I. Fundamentals and Applications:
• 01. Introduction
• 02. Theoretical Orientation
• 03. Research Methodology
• 04. Results, Discussions and Conclusions Part - II. Techniques and Implementations:
• 05. Proven Conventional Extension Techniques and Approaches for Transfer of Technologies by K. Chandrakandan and N. Anandaraja
• 06. Modern Communication Tools in Transfer of Technology by N. Anandaraja, G. Sujhi, M. Ramasubramanian and G. Gayathri
• 07. Technology Foresight and Rural Development by R. Chidambaram
• 08. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Services
• 09. Video Conferencing in Technology Transfer
• 10. Cyber Extension Approaches in India. An Overview by V. P. Sharma
• 11. Expert System Applications in Agriculture by Ahmed Rafea
• 12. A Study on Various Expert Systems in Agriculture by G.N.R. Prasad and A. Vinaya Babu
• 13. Precision Farming in Indian Context. Role of Remote Sensing by S. S. Ray, S. Panigrahy and J. S. Parihar
• 14. Information Technology and Decision. Support Systems in AGL
• 15. A Framework of Information Technology Based Agriculture Information Dissemination System to Improve Crop Productivity by P. Krishna Reddy
• 16. Mobile Map Technology by Aymen A.Solyman
• 17. Development and Dissemination of Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies at SAC by R.P. Dubey
• 18. Application of GIS on Small Farm and Dairy Management. Sarasa Green, Durgapur West-Bengal by Anit Ghose, Jayeeta Dey and Prasenjit Dwary
• 19. Selected Success Stories on Agricultural Information System
• 20. Rural Information and Knowledge System. A Case Study From Russia by S. Janakiram
• 21. Information Communication Technology for Women. Experience of Women Managed Internet by Kiosks at Melur, Tamil Nadu by K. Narender and N. Anandaraja
• 22. Future Perspectives of Farm Extension Services for Indian Farmers. A Holistic Approach by K. Chandrakandan and N. Anandarajn.