PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE FARMERS OF GRAPES GROWERS ASSOCIATION IN THENI DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU

K.P. VANETHA¹*
¹ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tindivanam, 604002, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India
* Corresponding Author : vaniagextn@gmail.com

Received : 07-12-2022     Accepted : 28-12-2022     Published : 30-12-2022
Volume : 14     Issue : 12       Pages : 12066 - 12067
Int J Agr Sci 14.12 (2022):12066-12067

Keywords : Grapes Growers Association, Random Sampling Method
Academic Editor : Siddardha Nallamilli
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Author is thankful to ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tindivanam, 604002, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India
Author Contribution : Sole author

The present study was undertaken with the objective to study the constraints faced by members of Grape growers associations. GGA in Cumbum block of Theni district with a sample size of 60 farmers registered in GGA. The respondents were selected based on purposive random sampling method. The data were collected from each respondent through pre-tested interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that as the major constraint 77.66 per cent of respondents reported that non- inclusion of local leaders in GGA’s, 70.28 percent of respondent reported that lack of co-ordination for different group activities. Wide publicity should be given to the concept of GGA’s for increasing awareness amongst the farmers. The management team of GGA, should share information about GGA’s with member farmers. The success stories of GGA’s should be given wide media publicity

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