Usage of Communication Channels for Information Dissemination by Farmers of Belgavi District: A Study

Bhavanishankar Naik B., V. M. Bankapur
2021 International Journal of Research in Library Science  
This study was conducted to identify the communication channels available and used by the farmers of Belagavi District. Survey method was applied and the structured questionnaire tool was used to collect the data from farmers. Total 500 farmers were randomly selected for this study. Specifically, it identifies the communication channels used by farmers in Belagavi district and determines the factors influencing the choice of communication channels for exchanging agricultural information. A
more » ... r understanding of how farmers obtain information will enhance the impacts of any agricultural extension program. The study was conducted through structured interviews with 500 farmers from 10 Talukas of Belagavi district. In each Talukas, 50 respondents from various categories were interviewed.
doi:10.26761/ijrls.7.4.2021.1473 fatcat:ilhg5zna5zeetbc5idmvyl2udy