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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2021, Volume : 9, Issue : 1
First page : (67) Last page : (74)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8514

Influence of Socio-Economical Variables on Backward and Forward Linkages Developed Among the Cotton Growers in Andhra Pradesh- An Ex-Post-Facto Study

K. Raghavendra Chowdary*, S.V. Prasad, P.V. Sathya Gopal, G. Prabhakara Reddy and
G. Mohan Naidu
Department of Agricultural Extension, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University,
S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupathi-517502
*Corresponding Author E-mail: koduri.raghavendra@gmail.com
Received: 4.12.2020 | Revised: 2.01.2021 | Accepted: 7.01.2021 

 ABSTRACT

In the present study, an attempt was made to find out the activity wise backward linkages followed by cotton growers in information activity, physical inputs, financial requirements and technical guidance. Based on maximum area under cotton cultivation Kurnool and Guntur districts from Andhra Pradesh was purposively selected. An ex-post facto research design was used for the study and the data were collected from 240 respondents. The results showed all the sixteen variables acted as cause to bring 54.50 per cent variation in extent of following backward and forward linkages in cotton cultivation were attributed to educational status, extension contact, Mass media exposure, Innovativeness and Risk orientation were positively and significantly contributed and the F value (3.167) was also found to significant at 0.01 level of probability. The cotton grower who having more education, extension contact, mass media exposure, innovativeness and risk orientation they may gain more understanding of backward and forward linkages than the average members of the community. These findings draw attention to researchers, and policy makers and other stakeholders for the introduction of innovative methods in better indulgent of backward and forward linkages in cotton cultivation. Since the farming community is proactive, the government has to initiate block chain technology enabled infrastructure to facilitate them with respect to timely information reach as well as efficient dissemination of technology at the farmer’s door steps.

Keywords: Agriculture, Food, Backward, Forward Linkages

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Cite this article: Chowdary, K.R., Prasad, S.V., Sathya Gopal, P. V., Prabhakara Reddy, G., & Mohan Naidu, G. (2021). Influence of Socio-Economical Variables on Backward and Forward Linkages Developed Among the Cotton Growers in Andhra Pradesh- An Ex-Post-Facto Study, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 9(1), 67-74. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8514