What worries farmers? An analysis of the queries raised at Kisan Call Centres


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Authors

  • Yashvanth B S ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Managament, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 030
  • Soam S K ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Managament, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 030
  • Srinivasarao Ch ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Managament, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 030

Abstract

This study uses the text data fromthe queries raised at KCC from thefarmers of Nizamabad district ofTelangana during the agriculturalyear 2016-17 to identify theproblems often encountered by them.There were 1,384 queries raised bythe farmers of which most of thequeries were on weather and plantprotection (72.8% together). Fromthe word cloud drawn, it is observedthat a noticeable number of queriesare related to weather underlining theimportance of timely communicationof weather information to thefarmers. The results highlight theneed for popularizing other ICTinterventions like push messages andweather apps to send timely weatherrelated information to farmers.

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Published

2021-10-07

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 6 (2021)

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How to Cite

S, Y. B., K, S. S., & Ch, S. (2021). What worries farmers? An analysis of the queries raised at Kisan Call Centres. Indian Farming, 71(6). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/116588