Awareness and Utilization of Computers by Shrimp Farmers
Awareness and Utilization of Computers by Shrimp Farmers
Date
2008
Authors
Mahalakshmi, P.
Shanthi, B.
Krishnan, M.
Vimala, D. Deboral
Sarada, C.
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
A study was conducted in Thiruvallur and Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu to assess
the shrimp farmers awareness and utilization of computers, and their constraints. The major
sources of awareness utilized by the farmers are personal localite channels like fellow farmers
and friends (42 percent) and mass media channels (34 percent) followed by, extension agency
contact (18 percent), and internet (8 percent). Regression analyses on the awareness scores
among the respondents revealed that the eight independent variables explained 71 percent
of the variance in the farmers' awareness on use of computers. Further the results also revealed
that four variables viz., age, farming experience, farm size, and mass media exposure would
have to be strengthened to increase the awareness on the utility of computers in shrimp farms.
78 percent of the respondents used computers for non-aquacultural activities followed by
4 percent of them who had exposure to programming and database design, and 22 percent
of the respondents had exposure to e-mail services. Lack of technical knowledge and technical
support were the main constraints found in the awareness and utilization of computers by
shrimp farmers.
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Keywords
Internet services. Programming, Database design.
Citation
Fishery Technology 45(1):121-126