Direct and Indirect Effects of Farmers’ Characteristics and their Knowledge about Environmental Degradation


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Authors

  • Ruchitkumar Solanki B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1282-9039
  • Sunil R. Patel B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand
  • Prins N. Radadiya B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand

https://doi.org/10.56093/AEM.v27i1.4

Keywords:

knowledge, environmental degradation, direct-indirect effect

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out in the Anand district of Gujarat. 160 farmers from four talukas were selected randomly for the study. A total of sixteen variables were studied in path analysis. The study revealed that the input utilization pattern had exerted a maximum direct positive effect and a substantial effect on farmers’ knowledge of environmental degradation, and social media exposure had the maximum total indirect effect on farmers’ knowledge of environmental degradation.

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Submitted

10-10-2025

Published

01-09-2026

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2026)

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How to Cite

Solanki, R., Patel, S. R., & Radadiya, P. N. (2026). Direct and Indirect Effects of Farmers’ Characteristics and their Knowledge about Environmental Degradation. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 27(1), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.56093/AEM.v27i1.4