Problems experienced and suggestions offered by agricultural officers for Andhra Pradesh
Problems and suggestions offered by agricultural officers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v9i03.11016Keywords:
agricultural officers, problems of AOs, suggestions of AOsAbstract
Agricultural officers were the grass root level workers who worked directly with the
farmers in implementing the development activities. Competency and satisfaction of them on
their job makes all the difference in smooth functioning of the development initiatives. Problems encountered by them need to be revised according to the suggestions given by them for successful implementation of the extension delivery system. The present study was conducted in 3 districts of Andhrapradesh viz., Chittoor, Cuddapah and Nellore with 90 sample size following ex-post facto research design. Political interference, farmers; interest in subsidies rather than technology and no proper office facilities were the major problems experienced by the agricultural officers which affected their competence and satisfaction levels. Suggestions offered by them to improve their competency and satisfaction were good audio-visual aids, conveyance facilities and good working environment and office facilities.
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