Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Hemant Kumar Bhuarya

Abstract:
Studies on Audience response pattern through farm field schools approach in term of change in knowledge, skill and attitudes (KSA) was carried out during 2015 in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh state. This study was conducted in Borenda village block Patan. The aim of this study was Show Farmers the benefits of working in groups and encourage group activities. Investigate the problems faced by the farmers under the FFSs methodology and the impediments in implementation of FFSs approach. Helping farmers learn how to organize themselves and their communities Farmers know the technique of taking a soil sample. Farmers are aware about the assistance available under FFS and the message is disseminated through these farmers to other farmers in the area. Farmers know how to select healthy seed. Farmers observe the field for insect, pest and diseases and discuss the major insect pests and diseases present in the area and their control measures. Farmers are aware of adverse effect of excessive nitrogenous fertilizer particularly during flowering. Farmers are aware of the concept of IPM The field school offers farmers an opportunity to learn by doing, by being involved in experimentation, discussion and decision-making. This strengthens the role of farmers in the research-extension-farmer chain. It also improves the sense of ownership of technological packages and new knowledge and skills.