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An Analytical Study of the Relationship between Farmer Characteristics and the Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Agriculture

Ayush Patel, Richa Sachan, Sneha Singh, H. C. Singh, Shani Kumar Singh · 2025 · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology

Summary. This study examined how farmer characteristics relate to indigenous technical knowledge use in agriculture. Researchers surveyed 120 farmers in India and found that age, sex, occupation, and mass media exposure significantly influenced farmers' adoption of traditional agricultural practices. Farmers aged 35–41 with primary education and medium media exposure showed the strongest engagement with indigenous knowledge, which the authors argue enhances agricultural resilience and community-led innovation.

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Patel, A., Sachan, R., Singh, S., Singh, H. C., & Singh, S. K.. (2025). An Analytical Study of the Relationship between Farmer Characteristics and the Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Agriculture. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i62765

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DOI
10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i62765
Countries
India
Regions
Asia
Categories
indigenous-innovation, food-systems, general-innovation
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2026-05-01