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Research Article | Open Access | Peer Review

Effectiveness of Extension Methods in theDiffusion of Improved Agricultural Practices among Small Farmers

Volume : 62
Issue: Oct-dec
Pages: 609 - 614
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Abstract


Group contact methods like agricultural meetings and trainings were found responsble for diffusing the practices such as improves Implements,improved seeds and use of fertilizers.Neighboursand relatives played a dominant role in difusing the practice of plant protection among small farmers.Exhibition and tilm shows were also effective of some extent in diffusion practices,But extension methods like demonstrations.tours and printed mterials have not helped in diffusing practices among small farmers.

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609 - 614
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© The Author(s), 2026. Published by Madras Agricultural Students' Union in Madras Agricultural Journal (MAJ). This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited by the user.

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