Effectiveness of researcher- extension worker- farmer interlinkage through ICTs in solving the farmers’ problems- Case studies
As far as the use of ICT is concerned, Mr.Pandey is an active member of the WhatsApp group comprising local level extension staffs, farmers and the scientists/experts. Within this group, he frequently communicates regarding the disease-pest problem with local level extension staffs and experts regarding the problems that arises in his farming practices. He sends the pictures of different infected plants and get back the suggestions for appropriate management from the concerned scientist/specialist/ expert. For instance, he had cultivated Soybean in 6 ropani of land that started showing symptoms of yellow patches on the leaves causing them to dry and wrinkle.