Title of article :
IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON DIFFUSION OF DATES PALM ORCHARDS IN NORTHWEST PAKISTAN
Author/Authors :
KHAN, NOOR MAULA NWFP Agricultural University - Department of Agricultural Extension Education Communication, Pakistan , AKRAM, MUHAMMAD NWFP Agricultural University - Department of Agricultural Extension Education Communication, Pakistan , AMANULLAH NWFP Agricultural University - Institute of Development Studies, Pakistan , PERVAIZ, UROOBA NWFP Agricultural University - Institute of Development Studies, Pakistan , JAN, INAYATULLAH NWFP Agricultural University - Institute of Development Studies, Pakistan
Abstract :
Education is one of the most important factors for diffusion of new agricultural practices by farmers to minimize cost of production and maximize productivity as well as net benefits. This study was carried out in 2007 in southern parts (Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan Agency) of the Northwest Pakistan with the purpose to investigate the causes of late adoption and slow diffusion of date palm cultivation; and to examine the role of education for timely diffusion of date palm cultivation in the area. The results of the study show that education has an influencing role on timely adoption of date palm cultivation. Similarly, farmers with less or no education were found late adopters of date palm cultivation. The study concludes that in order to increase date palm production per unit area in the research area, the farmers educational level, both formal as well as agricultural, shall be enhanced with specific focus on adoption of new agricultural practices evolved through latest research
Keywords :
Cultivation , Date Palm , Adoption , Educational Level , Technology
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
