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A study Of farmers’ Awareness on AGRICULTURal schemes IN NORTH-
GOA * Vibha Pai Angle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION
Goa, is a tiny state located on west coast of India, spread over in an area of 3.61 sq.km. The state is
flanked on the east by Sahyadri Mountains and on the west with Arabian sea.. Goa is a rich treasure of biodiversity. Agriculture in Goa is one of the important economic activities in the state. Goa faces
problem for enough cultivable land to feed its own population. The coastal areas are exposed to salinity
and do not qualify as good agricultural areas, while the inland areas are not productive enough. Goa being
a small state is dependent on its neighboring states for its day-to-day needs like milk, poultry and
vegetables. However, approximately one-third of the total land in Goa falls under forest areas and yields
substantial profits. The state agricultural department has provided the necessary fillip to farmers by
introduction of new schemes in this sector to attract the younger generation towards agriculture. The
efforts have yielded the desired results and the Goa Government have been appreciated by Government of
India and the state has been award prestigious “KRISHI KARMANYE AWARD” for higher
productivity in pulses, oilseeds and cereal crops.
For its day-to-day needs of agricultural produce like vegetables, Goa is dependent on Karnataka and
Maharashtra. However, approximately one-third of the total land in Goa falls under forest areas and yields
substantial profits. The government, however, has done much to improve and develop agriculture in Goa
to make it more productive, thus enabling the farmers to get a better return for their labor. Rice and fish
being the staple diet of the people, paddy becomes the principal crop in the scenario of agriculture in Goa.
The important crops, apart from paddy, are ragi, maize, jowar, bajra and pulses. Cash crops like coconut,
cashew-nut, arecanut, mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple are also grown in abundance.The vegetables
that form a part of the agriculture in Goa are brinjal, lady's fingers, radish, cucumber, pumpkins,
drumsticks, breadfruit and different varieties of gourds.
OBJECTIVES 0F THE STUDY: 1. To examine the awareness about the various agricultural schemes and incentives among the farmers in
North Goa.
2. To identify the variety of crops grown by agriculturalist in North Goa .
3. To examine the source of finance by the agriculturist in North-Goa.
Research Methodology:
The Study involves the collection of both primary and secondary sources of data.
� Primary data and information was collected through questionnaire method. The questionnaire was given
to 150 farmers.
� The secondary source of information was websites, books, booklets ,citizen charters, newspapers
Agricultural Schemes for Farmers in Goa:
A. Irrigation
� Assistance for installation of new pumpset for irrigation (including upgradation)
� Assistance for replacement of old pumpset for above 5 HP pumpsets and add on gadgets.
� Installation of drip irrigation system
� Installation of sprinkler system
B. Agronomy
� Availability of quality certified seed made available for promotion of higher productivity &production
of food grains crops and food security of the state. (paddy, pulses, groundnut).
� Support for farmers in order to get an assured price for sugarcane crops.
� Support is provided to farmers for paddy crop sold to authorized paddy purchase agencies..
� Support for farmers in order to get an assured price for Alsando crops, sold to co-operate societies.
� Distribution of new &improved varieties seed of paddy, pulses & groundnut.
� Assistance for traditional fencing like barbed/GI wire, stone wall, Synthetic chain Link or wire mesh
to individual farmers/community farmers groups to save crops from domestic & wild animals. .
C. Training & Extension For Farmers
To conduct e-workshops/Exhibition/Seminars/Krishi Melas on various issues of agriculture and allied -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Dept. of commerce Dct’s S.S. Dempo College Of Commerce And Economics,Cujira Goa
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� sector by Department, NGO, farmers club etc.
� Eight Goan students are given financial support for undergoing degree courses in Agriculture & allied
fields.
� Incentives to encourage farmers every year on the occasion of Goa Liberation day in the field of
Agriculture and Pure Organic Farming.
D. Machinery & Technology
� Subsidy on hire charges while booking Government machinery and those from registered
agencies/individual on tractor, mini tractor.
� Assistance for purchase of Agri-Machinery like transplanter, tractor, power tiller, sprayer, weed
cutter, juicer extractor, sprayer, mini-tiller, manually operated power operated power operated etc.
� Removing shrubs, bushes weeds by using power driven machine/manual. E. Plant Protection
� Supply of pesticide to manage seed borne pest & diseases affecting crops.
� Assistance for purchase of plant protection equipment for protection of crops like sprayers.
study Analysis interpretation:
The study was an attempt to analyse awareness of various schemes and incentives concerning agriculturist
particularly in the North-Goa district A survey was conducted whereby 150 agriculturist from six talukas of North - Goa were randomly picked and close ended questionnaire was administered. Analysis is
depicted by bar graphs and pie charts.
Table A.1 Gender Respondents
GENDER RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE
Male 111 74%
Female 39 26%
TOTAL 150 100%
Source: Primary
Source: Primary Fig. no. A.1 Fig.no. A1 Pie Chart shows that the total respondents surveyed were 150 of which 74% were males and
26% were female.involved in agricultural activities
Table A.2 Age Group of respondents
Age RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE
25-35 years 15 10%
35-45 years 45 30%
45-55 years 54 36%
55 years and above 36 24%
TOTAL 150 100%
Source: Primary
Male
111
74%
Female
39
26%
GENDER
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Source: Primary
In above fig.No. A.2 bar graph represents the age group of the agriculturist surveyed. Majority of the
agriculturist pertain to the age group of 45
While around 24% correlate to 55 years and above
Table A.3 Krishi Card Holder
Krishi card R
Yes 57
No 93
Total 150
Source: Primary
Source: Primary
Fig.no. A.3 equates to the Krishi Card holders. Substantial
while a 38% respondants gained it.
Table A.4 Agricultural Produce
Area Rice/paddy
Ponda Taluka 24
Tiswadi Taluka 23
BicholimTaluka 23
Pernem Taluka 16
No
KRISHI CARD HOLDERS
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
25-35 years
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Fig.no. A.2
In above fig.No. A.2 bar graph represents the age group of the agriculturist surveyed. Majority of the
agriculturist pertain to the age group of 45-55 years. Whereas 30% belong to the group
While around 24% correlate to 55 years and above age group and a splinter group of 10 % to 25
Respondents Percentage
57 38%
93 62%
150 100%
Fig.no. A.3
ig.no. A.3 equates to the Krishi Card holders. Substantially 62% agriculturist do not posses
.
Vegetables Fruits Cereals
20 3 5
8 2 2
16 8 15
14 10 11
Yes
KRISHI CARD HOLDERS
35-45 years 45-55 years 55 years and above
AGE GROUP
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
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In above fig.No. A.2 bar graph represents the age group of the agriculturist surveyed. Majority of the
belong to the group of 35-45 years.
and a splinter group of 10 % to 25-35 years.
ly 62% agriculturist do not posses krishi card
others
1
1
13
18
55 years and above
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Bardez Taluka 24
Sattari Taluka 23
Source: Primary
Source: Primary
The above fig.no. A4 depicts that maximum produce from farming is from BicholimTaluka while the
most widely produce is paddy in North Goa.
Table A.5 Buyers of Agricultural produce
Buyers Ponda
Taluka
Tiswadi
Taluka
Government 7 4
Wholesalers 10 4
Retailers 1 0
Consumers 10 12
Self
consumption
0 5
Source: Primary
Source: Primary
Fig.no. A5 represents the sale of produce . A greater share of agriculturist sell their product directly to
consumers. While a very less respondents
sold to wholesalers, government and a less share to retailers.
Table A.6 Awareness of Agricultural
Schemes
Awareness
Ponda
Taluka
Tiswa
Taluka
Aware 15 21
Unaware 10 4
24 23
208
3
2
5
2
1
1
0
20
40
60
80
Ponda taluka Tiswadi taluka
Rice/paddy
7 104 44 14 2 50
20
Government Wholesellers
Ponda taluka Tiswadi taluka
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15 5 3
19 11 7
Source: Primary Fig.no. A.4
The above fig.no. A4 depicts that maximum produce from farming is from BicholimTaluka while the
most widely produce is paddy in North Goa.
Agricultural produce
Tiswadi
aluka
Bicholim
Taluka
Pernem
Taluka
Bardez
Taluka
4 14 2
3 8 0
4 12 0
5 10 16
12 0 7
Fig.no. A.5
the sale of produce . A greater share of agriculturist sell their product directly to
respondents use the produce for self consumption, whereas a part
, government and a less share to retailers.
Agricultural Schemes
Tiswadi
Taluka
Pernem
Taluka
Bardez
Taluka
Bicholim
Taluka
17 24 11
8 1 14
23 16 24
1614
15
810
5
1511 3
1318
1
Tiswadi taluka Bicholim taluka Pernem taluka Bardez taluka
PRODUCE
Rice/paddy Vegetables Fruits Cereals others
1 100 123 4 58 12 100 0 1612 3 13
Wholesellers Retailers Consumers
BuyersTiswadi taluka Bicholim taluka Pernem taluka Bardez taluka
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11
The above fig.no. A4 depicts that maximum produce from farming is from BicholimTaluka while the
Bardez
aluka
Sattari
Taluka
5
12
3
13
0
the sale of produce . A greater share of agriculturist sell their product directly to
use the produce for self consumption, whereas a part of it is
Bicholim Sattari
Taluka
16
9
23
19
117
11
Sattari taluka
0 5 12 0 7 0
Self consumption
Bardez taluka Sattari taluka
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Source: Primary
Source: Primary
The above fig.no. A.6 depicts awareness of different schemes provided by the government. Majority of
the people are aware of the schemes while a very few are unaware.
Table A.7 Sources of Finance
Source Ponda
Taluka
Tiswadi
Taluka
Pernem
Taluka
Bank loan 1 1 12
Co-
operative
societies
0 7 6
Savings 24 17 7
Source: Primary
Source: Primary Fig.no.A.7 exhibits the sources of finance used by the farmers to fund their agricultural activities. Largely
the farmers use their own savings for carrying out agricultural activities whereas very less number of
agriculturist take loans.
Table A.8 Porcurement of Seeds
Seed Suppliers
Own/self
Government
Suppliers
Total
Source: Primary
1 01 12 1 5 50
10
20
30
Bank loan Co
Ponda taluka Tiswadi taluka
AWARENESS OF SCHEMES
Ponda
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Fig.no.A.6
awareness of different schemes provided by the government. Majority of
the people are aware of the schemes while a very few are unaware.
Pernem
aluka
Bardez
Taluka
Bicholim
Taluka
Sattari
Taluka
12 1 5 5
1 5 1
23 15 19
Source: Primary Fig.no. A.7 Fig.no.A.7 exhibits the sources of finance used by the farmers to fund their agricultural activities. Largely
the farmers use their own savings for carrying out agricultural activities whereas very less number of
Number of agriculturist Percentage
45 30%
39 26%
66 44%
150 100%
24
717
6 71
23
515
1
19
Co-operative socities Savings
Sources of finance
Tiswadi taluka Pernem taluka Bardez taluka Bicholim taluka
0200
AWARENESS OF SCHEMES
Tiswadi Pernem Bardez Bicholim Sattari
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awareness of different schemes provided by the government. Majority of
Fig.no.A.7 exhibits the sources of finance used by the farmers to fund their agricultural activities. Largely
the farmers use their own savings for carrying out agricultural activities whereas very less number of
Sattari taluka
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Source: Primary
The above fig.no. A.8 personifies from where the farmers acquire the seeds for cultivation. 44% of the agriculturist purchase the seeds from suppliers. While a very few i.e26% buy from government and rest
utilize their own seeds.
Table A.9 Ownership of machinery
Source: Primary
Source: Primary
The above pie chart demonstrates that 70% of respondents do not use their own machinery and depend on
machinery which is hired on lease basis and rest depend on own machinery.
Table A.10 Involvement in agriculture
Involvement Agriculture business(yrs)
Number of respondents
0-1 13
1-2 15
3 years and above 122
Total 150
Source: Primary
Own machinery
Yes
No
Total
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Fig.no. A.8
The above fig.no. A.8 personifies from where the farmers acquire the seeds for cultivation. 44% of the agriculturist purchase the seeds from suppliers. While a very few i.e26% buy from government and rest
machinery
Fig.no. A.9
chart demonstrates that 70% of respondents do not use their own machinery and depend on
machinery which is hired on lease basis and rest depend on own machinery.
in agriculture business(yrs)
Number of respondents percentage
8.67%
10%
122 81.33%
150 100%
30%
26%
44%
SEED PURCHASE
0000 30%
70%
00
MACHINERY
Number of respondents Percentage
45 30%
105 70%
150 100%
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The above fig.no. A.8 personifies from where the farmers acquire the seeds for cultivation. 44% of the agriculturist purchase the seeds from suppliers. While a very few i.e26% buy from government and rest
chart demonstrates that 70% of respondents do not use their own machinery and depend on
Own
Government
Suppliers
Yes
No
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Source: Primar y
The above bar graph indicates that most of the farmers i.e 81.33% have been carrying out agricultural activities for more than 3 years which signifies that they are
FINDINGS:
� Majority of farmers do not possess krish
� Large number of agriculturist are awar
� Largely the farmers use their own savings for carrying out agricultural activities
that a very few of the agriculturists take loans from financial institutions
� Majority of agriculturist do not avail schemes due to the complexities involved in availing the schemes.
� The study found that majority of household engage
Suggestions : � Easy Access of Schemes: The formalities involved in availing of schemes and subsidies should be made
simpler and within the reach of common farmers.
� Awareness Programmes: Awareness programmes, workshops, meetings, trainings
every village atleast a month for the benefit of farmers in maintaining quantitative and qualitative
output/produce.
� Involvement of young generation
farming potential and thereby enhance the farming sector.
Conclusion
The study concluded that many agriculturist are carry on their ancestral business. Majority of the respondents earning a living from selling the produce.
activities are gainful as it is not only fetches income but also keeps one fit and healthy. Many farmers
involve their family members to help them which leads to good relation among them as well the
youngsters learn from the same.
There are many schemes introduced by the government
them. While some who know majority have not availed them due to
of the agriculturist do not own lands/farms. They either have hi
because of which the paper work to avail schemes becomes difficult.
There were some suggestions from the farmers like zonal agriculture office authorities should conduct
more seminars frequently to make them aware about various
avail those easily.
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Fig. no. A.10
indicates that most of the farmers i.e 81.33% have been carrying out agricultural for more than 3 years which signifies that they are practicing farming since hereditary
do not possess krishi card .
Large number of agriculturist are aware of various scheme but a very few have availed them.
Largely the farmers use their own savings for carrying out agricultural activities The study also reveals
very few of the agriculturists take loans from financial institutions.
Majority of agriculturist do not avail schemes due to the complexities involved in availing the schemes.
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Awareness programmes, workshops, meetings, trainings
every village atleast a month for the benefit of farmers in maintaining quantitative and qualitative
Involvement of young generation :More focus must be thrown on young blood to give an insight to
ereby enhance the farming sector.
The study concluded that many agriculturist are carry on their ancestral business. Majority of the respondents earning a living from selling the produce. Majority of the agriculturist feel that agricultural
activities are gainful as it is not only fetches income but also keeps one fit and healthy. Many farmers
involve their family members to help them which leads to good relation among them as well the
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There were some suggestions from the farmers like zonal agriculture office authorities should conduct
seminars frequently to make them aware about various new schemes, subsidies and guide them to
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indicates that most of the farmers i.e 81.33% have been carrying out agricultural hereditary.
ew have availed them.
The study also reveals
Majority of agriculturist do not avail schemes due to the complexities involved in availing the schemes.
family members .
The formalities involved in availing of schemes and subsidies should be made
should be held in
every village atleast a month for the benefit of farmers in maintaining quantitative and qualitative
More focus must be thrown on young blood to give an insight to
The study concluded that many agriculturist are carry on their ancestral business. Majority of the Majority of the agriculturist feel that agricultural
activities are gainful as it is not only fetches income but also keeps one fit and healthy. Many farmers
involve their family members to help them which leads to good relation among them as well the
many farmers are unaware about
difficult procedure involved. Most
or communidade lands
There were some suggestions from the farmers like zonal agriculture office authorities should conduct
subsidies and guide them to
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percentage
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