Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies through Mobile Message Service in Karnataka


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Authors

  • N. Shankaraiah UAS, G KVK, Bangalore
  • B.K. Narayana Swamy UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
  • S.C. Shashekala IFFCO Ki san Sanchar Ltd, Bangalore
  • P. Ravikumar Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences, GOK.

Keywords:

Karnataka, Mobile Message Service, Agricultural Technologies

Abstract

The mobile phone technology is being used creatively to help spur development and reduce poverty, particularly in remote rural areas. A research study was undertaken to know the Agricultural Technologies disseminated through Mobile Message Service (MMS) and also to study the constraints faced by farmers in using the service. The study was conducted at Doddaballapur taluk of Bangalore Rural District of Karnataka during 20 10-1 1. The respondents were 40 farmers selected using simple random sampling technique. Findings indicated that Agricultural technologies on crop management, marketing, Horticultural technologies on tissue culture, floriculture, veterinary technologies on dairy, poultry and others on weather information were rated, as more relevant technologies disseminated through the MMS network

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Submitted

29-08-2025

Published

03-09-2025

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2012)

Section

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How to Cite

N. Shankaraiah, B.K. Narayana Swamy, S.C. Shashekala, & P. Ravikumar. (2025). Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies through Mobile Message Service in Karnataka. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 13(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/171161