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M. Nirmala Devi

Publications (7)

Analysis of Changes in Decision Making Behaviour of Turmeric Farm Women during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation

A. Monika, M. Nirmala Devi, . Kalaivani & Patil Santosh Ganapathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Women farmers are engaged in both production and processing of turmeric. Majority of the women have been involved in decision-making process. During COVID–19 pandemic situation women were more affected than men by means of economical aspects. During COVID-19 pandemic situation, f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130751

A Content Analysis of Farm Information and Infographics in Pasumai vikatan Tamil Magazine, India

S. Krithika, C. Karthikeyan & M. Nirmala Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Content analysis is an effective research tool to study the extent of information covered in farm magazines, which act as a comprehensive guide for farmers. The aim of the study is to analyze the coverage, readability ease, mode of presentation, and type and level of infographics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930972

Assessing the Impact of Rythu Bandhu Scheme in Warangal District of Telangana

C. D. Amitha, C. Karthikeyan & M. Nirmala Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Rythu Bandhu Scheme (RBS) also Farmers investment Support Scheme is a welfare program to support farmer investment for two crops a year where the cash is paid directly by the Government of Telangana. A sample of 60 beneficiaries were selected from Warangal district of Telangana s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130758

Role of Key Communicators in Disseminating Agricultural Information in Nilayur Village of Thiruparankundram Block in Madurai District

P. Rajapandi, C. Karthikeyan & M. Nirmala Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The present study was taken up to identify the role of key communicators in the dissemination of agricultural information. The study area was Nilayur village of Thiruparankundram block located in Madurai district. A total of 60 respondents were sampled randomly for the study. Soc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130735

Factors Responsible for Participation of Self Help Group Farmers in Vegetables and Fruits Promotion Council Kerala, India

F. L. Merline, P. Balasubramaniam, M. Nirmala Devi & V. Mohanraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are farmer-led cooperatives in which all members work together to solve issues and take advantage of opportunities through participatory action following cooperative decision-making for the members' overall growth. In this context, a study was conducted in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030691

Assessment of Profile Characteristics and Factors Determining the Membership of Farmers in Tamil Nadu Banana Producer Company (TNBPC) a Study in Trichy district of Tamil Nadu

S. Srinithi, P. Balasubramaniam, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. Nirmala Devi & V. Mohanraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The majority of Indian farmers face issues such as decreased agricultural production, lower resource use efficiency, and lower farm revenue. Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) which are based on the concepts of economies of scale and collective action, have arisen as a golden r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130752

Risk Behavior of Farmers Cultivating Traditional Rice Varieties in Erode District, Tamil Nadu

G. Kaviya, A. Vidhyavathi, S. Padma Rani & M. Nirmala Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

This study investigates the risk behavior of traditional rice variety growers in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, using Moscardi and De Janvry approach and Discriminant analysis technique. A well structured questioner was prepared and purposive random sampling was done in thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030701