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An investigation of Agriculture Knowledge Sharing through Indigenous Communication Systems: Insights from Ethnic Communities

Bidyut P. Gogoi, M. N. Ansari, Birendra Kumar, Yasa Sirilakshmi, T Ashwini, Dipankar Saikia · 2024 · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology

Summary. Indigenous communication systems—including folk songs, rituals, proverbs, and riddles—effectively transmit agricultural knowledge among four ethnic communities in Assam, India. These traditional methods preserve seasonal farming practices and ecological wisdom better than modern communication alone. Integrating indigenous practices with modern extension systems strengthens rural agricultural communication and supports sustainable livelihoods.

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Gogoi, B. P., Ansari, M. N., Kumar, B., Sirilakshmi, Y., Ashwini, T., & Saikia, D.. (2024). An investigation of Agriculture Knowledge Sharing through Indigenous Communication Systems: Insights from Ethnic Communities. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122644

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DOI
10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122644
Countries
India
Regions
Asia
Categories
indigenous-innovation, food-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-29