http://www.erepo.iihr.ernet.in/handle/123456789/49 2013-05-16T01:03:51Z 2013-05-16T01:03:51Z V, Radhika M R, Hegde http://www.erepo.iihr.ernet.in/handle/123456789/206 2010-12-03T13:17:38Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Web-Enabled Information System for Research Management and Communication Authors: V, Radhika; M R, Hegde Abstract: A web enabled information system has been developed at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore, for research monitoring, planning and communication. It consist of an MS access database, which contains information about research projects of IIHR, both in-house as well as externally aided and a web-based interface that facilitates information retrival. The information system is available on the Local Area Network (LAN) of IIHR and has been found quite helpful in quick retrieval of information and research planning. In this paper we highlight the features of the same.

2010-01-01T00:00:00Z V, Radhika Nita, Khandekar M R, Hegde http://www.erepo.iihr.ernet.in/handle/123456789/205 2010-12-03T13:18:09Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Application of E-learning in Horticulture Authors: V, Radhika; Nita, Khandekar; M R, Hegde Abstract: In this information age, knowledge plays a critical role in enhancing the capacity of the farmers to realize higher yields and profit. This is so because in the post WTO agreement era, farmers rely heavily on innovative extension practices to withstand competition in world trade market. With the advent of Information Technology a large number of tools in the form of WWW (World Wide Web), electronic learning (e-learning) authoring tools etc. are available for information dissemination. It is advantages to send horticultural related information to farmers through digital means since it is fast, can be interactive and also cost effective. The digital media information is expected to serve not only the farmers but also different entrepreneurs engaged in cultivation horticultural crops. In this paper we will discuss about the use of freely available e-learning authoring tool for development of e-learning modules.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Saju, George B, Balakrishna M R, Hegde http://www.erepo.iihr.ernet.in/handle/123456789/89 2010-11-08T13:35:27Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Evaluation of Model Training course on IPM in Horticultural crops. Authors: Saju, George; B, Balakrishna; M R, Hegde Abstract: Model training courses are important training programmes sponsored by the Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. These training programmes are organized on priority areas of agriculture, horticulture and allied aspects and conducted by premier institutes involved in technology generation. In a participatory rural appraisal (PRA) study conducted at Indian Institute of horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore, it was found that 72% of field problems faced by the farmers are related to pest and disease identification and their management. Keeping this in view, it was decided to organize a model training course for agri/horticultural extension officials on “IPM in horticultural crops”. The evaluation was aimed at knowing the perception of the 21 participants on the different aspects of the training programme. Model training courses had significant impact on enhancing the knowledge level and skill development among trainees in respect of IPM in horticultural crops. The participation in MTC facilitates better job performance by the officials, more so in implementation of national horticulture mission (NHM). The trainees expressed that the topics of pest and disease management is very useful and all extension workers are directly linked to farming community. The presentation of the lectures through power point with good photographs and corresponding explanation in institute and farmers field was very useful and refreshing learning experience, which is very useful in their back job situation. Further the impact of MTC’s on actual adoption of technologies learnt and transferred by the trainees can be assessed for better refinement of the technologies as required in field.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Saju, George M R, Hegde K N, Jagdish http://www.erepo.iihr.ernet.in/handle/123456789/88 2010-11-08T13:33:21Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Dissemination of technologies through Techno agents in horticulture. Authors: Saju, George; M R, Hegde; K N, Jagdish Abstract: This paper is based on the findings of a Department of Science and Technology supported project “Development of techno agents for the promotion of sustainable horticultural technologies” being implemented by the Division of Extension and Training at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore. The extension agent to farmer ratio in the country is very wide. So this project is aiming at development of techno agents who can disseminate the technology in their locality. Sixty eight techno agents have been developed from 5 districts of Karnataka. As a first step Participatory Rural Appraisal was conducted to identify the reasons for low productivity in horticulture. The most important reason ranked by farmers for low productivity in horticulture was lack of knowledge of new low cost technologies, followed by lack of knowledge on diagnosis of symptoms of pest & disease attack and nutrient deficiency, lack of knowledge on Integrated Disease Management practices, lack of knowledge on Integrated Pest Management practices, lack of knowledge on Integrated Nutrient Management practices. Other factors contributing to low productivity were dependence on local pesticide dealers for pesticide recommendations, incorrect spraying techniques and timing of spraying, incorrect usage of chemicals, lack of knowledge about use of bio-pesticides and biofertilizers & their non availability locally. Based on these findings, a programme was devised to train the techno agents through different means like training, demonstrations, group meetings etc. The techno agents developed are conducting meetings and demonstrating technologies on their own. From the results it is apparent that the technoagents are effective in dissemination of technologies in areas where formal extension system has not been able to make much dent. Since the techno agents are from the local social system itself, farmers of the region are comfortable in following them.

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