Adoption of Scientific Management practices by Boiler Farmers. Knowledge and Adoption of Scientific Poultry Management Practices by Broiler Farmers

      Аннотация: Poultry farming has proved that it can ensure economic and social rehabilitation of weaker sections of the society. This has been identified as a tool to fight the evils of modern society, namely malnutrition and unemployment. There are wide variations in the production and consumption pattern of poultry in various regions. It is often suggested that Poultry farmers should strive for higher adoption of scientific practices to improve production efficiencies. Alive to the problems of farmers, state run departments are organising technology transfer and support programmes. Yet, there exists gap between knowledge about technology available and its adoption. This study analyses the knowledge and adoption of scientific poultry management practices by broiler farmers of South Gujarat, India.

Ключевые слова: BROILER FARMERS, scientific poultry management, poultry farming, Farming Management, economic rehabilitation, social rehabilitation, farming programmes, technology transfer programmes, South Gujarat, South Gujarat farmers