Effectiveness of various information sources in the dissemination of recommended cotton growing practices among the farmers of tehsil D.G. Khan [Pakistan]
2002
Amjad, M.
Cotton is very important cash crop of Pakistan and plays a key role in its economy. It is indispensable for the textile industry of the country besides being a major source of foreign exchange earnings. It is also a source of income for a large number of families residing in villages. However, its average yield is very low as compared to other major, income for a large cotton growing countries of the world and the yields obtained at various cotton research institutes in the country. It means that there is a great potential which can be realized. The most probable assumption is that managing their cotton crop according to the recommendations of the Department of Agriculture. The present study was therefore, planned to see the information levels of the farmers regarding cotton crop technologies. The study further aimed at seeing the effectiveness of various information sources in the dissemination of recommended cotton grow in practices among the farmers. The results of the study would be helpful for the planners and policy makers of extension wing of the Department of Agriculture for making effective and efficient use of available information sources. Keeping in view, the above mentioned facts, the present study was undertaken in D.G. Khan tehsil fox being one of the important cotton growing areas of Pakistan.
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