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Caste and farmer’s access to quality information

A study finds that farmers from socially-marginalised castes continue to be disadvantaged in accessing agricultural extension services.

Vijesh V. KrishnaI

Lagesh M. Aravalath

Posted on 06 Jun, 2019 05:07 PM

Increase in agricultural productivity is not only dependent on material inputs, but also on farmer’s access to relevant information on crop production and farm management practices. This information is provided through agricultural extension services in India.

Access to information helps improve crop output among farmers. (Image Source: India Water Portal)

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