A study on socio-economic profile of the respondents in dryland farming trainings provided by central research institute for dryland agriculture in Bhoothpur block of Mahbubnagar district in Telangana

Abstract

The investigation on the study of Socio-Economic Profile of the farmers towards Dryland Farming Training Programme of Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) provides an in-depth analysis of the socio-economic profiles, knowledge levels, attitudes, and challenges of participants. Most respondents are middle-aged (36-55 years) with intermediate-level education, and a significant number hold graduate qualifications. The diverse caste distribution includes primarily General category members, with substantial representation from OBC, SC, and ST categories. Family sizes range from small to medium, influencing agricultural decision- making. Housing patterns indicate progress towards better living conditions, though many still reside in rudimentary structures. The majority have marginal to small landholdings, posing resource access challenges, with agriculture as the primary occupation and modest income levels. Extension contacts frequency and information source utilization show moderate engagement with advisory services, essential for informed decision-making.