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CONSTRAINTS FACED BY THE FARMERS IN THE USE OF SOIL HEALTH CARD
ISSN: 2277 - 7601Publisher: author   
CONSTRAINTS FACED BY THE FARMERS IN THE USE OF SOIL HEALTH CARD
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Agriculture and Food Sciences
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Publisher: Kiran Abasaheb More
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IAA.ZONE/2277392817601
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2277 - 7601
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Abstract
The present study was undertaken with the objective to study the knowledge level of farmers regarding the application of Soil Health Card (SHC). The study was conducted in Jalandhar and Sangrur districts of Punjab. KVK Noormahal (Jalandhar) and KVK Kheri (Sangrur) were purposively selected for the study. From each district, 40 beneficiaries of Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS) were chosen for the study, thus making a total of 80 beneficiaries. Data were collected using an interview schedule. Constraints were measured through structured questions regarding the application of SHC. Statements were made regarding different aspects of SHC. Responses were recorded in the form of Yes/No. Findings of the study revealed that majority of the beneficiaries faced difficulty in operating internet to assess SHC portal and reported delay in receiving SHC, lack of mobile soil testing vans and lack of demonstration and training to use SHC as major constr...