Constraints analysis of backyard poultry in a district of Tamil Nadu

K. Baskaran, M.S. Kannadhasan and R.A. Rajini
Education Cell, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007

A study was undertaken to analyze the constraints faced by the backyard poultry farmers of Erode District, which stands first in the backyard poultry population in Tamil Nadu. A total of 60 respondents were selected from Erode district by applying multistage random sampling technique. Data collected through personal interview was analysed by using correlation and multiple-linear regression analysis by taking the total constraints score as the dependant variable and the chosen socio-economic characteristics of backyard poultry farmers as independent variable. It was observed that the backyard poultry farmers predominantly had medium level (31-38) of constraints, while inferior number of respondents had low (< 30) and high (> 39) level. The results of correlation analysis revealed that out of 11 socio-economic characteristics, education, experience in backyard poultry farming, possession of backyard poultry birds and contact with extension agency had significant negative relationship with the constraints faced by backyard poultry farmers. Further, the regression analysis revealed that all the 11 socio-economic characteristics put together contributed to the extent of 81.20 per cent towards constraints level which was found to be highly significant (P < 0.01) and the characteristics namely, occupation, experience in backyard poultry farming, possession of backyard poultry birds and contact with extension agency had significant negative influence on constraints level among the respondents.

Source : IPSACON-2005

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