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Print Media Advisory RLBCAU via local print media keeps farmers informed about the latest advancements in agricultural sciences and crop-livestock management. RLBCAU disseminates a wide range of information among farmers using print news media. This includes advice on other farm operations, such as land preparation, sowing, irrigation scheduling, nutrient management, etc., as well as crop […]

Mobile SMS Advisory Service Mobile SMS advisory services have become an essential mechanism for timely delivery of farm advisory services to large number of farmers on real time basis covering large geographical area at relatively lower cost. Such services are emerging as important means of accessing farm advisory services, especially in areas like Bundelkhand where

Mobile Plant Health Clinic Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi has developed a mobile laboratory cum plant health clinic as part of the RKVY project. The primary objective of the Mobile Plant Health Clinic is to deliver the diagnostic and educational services to farmers on their doorsteps. “It is furnished with all essential

Extension Literature Agricultural extension literature acts a medium to knowledge transfer from university scientist to the farmers. It plays a crucial role in Knowledge Dissemination, creating awareness, building capacity of farmers and acts as decision making support system for farmers. Keeping this role in view, RLBCAU regularly publishes and disseminates the various forms of extension

Capacity Building The university offers capacity building programmes for wide range of stakeholders including farmers, rural youth, women, extension functionaries and personnel of the other public- private stakeholders. The capacity building programmes of field extension functionaries are aimed at improving the professional effectiveness and efficiency of the functionaries and update their skills and knowledge. Whereas

Thrust Areas Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of usable technologies related to agriculture and allied sectors. Networking with ICAR and institutes of national and international importance in the field of agriculture. Capacity building of extension functionaries, farmers, rural youth and women Creation and establishment of digital extension platform Collaboration and coordination with various government agencies

Technical Video Production With the increasing rural internet connectivity and increased farmers access to smartphones and other ICT tools, the role of multimedia platforms like YouTube has increased significantly in the dissemination of farm advisory and illustration of farm technologies. Currently, RLBCAU is producing and disseminating technical videos providing periodic farm advisory service, illustration of

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