Utilization pattern of ICT tools regarding dairy farming in Haryana

Abstract

A study was conducted in the Hisar and Karnal districts of Haryana to assess dairy farmers' attitudes toward using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools. A sample of 160 farmers was selected using a multi-stage sampling approach. Specifically, two blocks were chosen from each district, and then two villages were selected from each block. Twenty respondents were surveyed from each village. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule designed to align with the study's objectives. The collected data were then analysed, classified, and tabulated. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient were employed to interpret the findings and draw conclusions. The results indicate a near-universal reliance on mobile phones (96.87%), driven largely by their widespread accessibility. However, despite high ownership, actual utilization remained largely intermittent (81.25%). While platforms such as WhatsApp and YouTube were the most frequently engaged, the adoption of computers and tablets remains negligible, primarily due to persistent barriers such as poor connectivity and a lack of technical proficiency.