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A Study on Socio-Economic Status of Cabbage Growers in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu, India

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  • Balaji, V.
  • Selvakumar, R.

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Rural development is crucial for the development of the nation. Socio-economic status is dynamic in nature. Socio-economic status provides information on the association between certain factors and the livelihood of vegetables growers. In this study; an attempt had been made to understand the reality of cabbage growers. Krishnagiri was purposefully selected. Kelamangalam block was chosen for the study. The aim of the study was to collect data regarding the characteristics of sample farm households and categorize them into closely related sub groups. Total sample size used for this study was 120. Data was collected by a personal interview method. The personal variables, social variables, economic variables, farming related variables are taken into account to summarize the socio-economic status of cabbage farmers. Based on the data, Agriculture was the main occupation in the study area. Majority of sample farmers had moderate experience in farming. Most of sample farmers had smaller land holdings. Most of the farmers were found to be in the low income group.

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  • Balaji, V. & Selvakumar, R., 2024. "A Study on Socio-Economic Status of Cabbage Growers in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu, India," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 42(12), pages 1-7.
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    1. Sherpa, Tenzing Palmu & Rana, Pratima & Sharma, Parvani & Samriti, 2023. "A Study on Socio-economic Status of Tomato Growers in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 41(3), pages 1-6.
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