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  <title>Farmer&#8217;s Perception on Farm Mechanization</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.03.94</doi>
  
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      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>This study explores the perception of farmers towards farm mechanization in Telangana,<br />
focusing on paddy, maize, and cotton crops across three districts. A total of 240 farmers were<br />
selected through purposive and random sampling techniques. The study utilized an ex-post-facto<br />
approach and conducted data analysis using correlation, regression, and path analysis. Results<br />
revealed that the majority of farmers (61.66%) had a medium level of perception towards farm<br />
mechanization. Key influencing factors included education, farm size, irrigation availability,<br />
source of information, and extension contact. Stepwise regression analysis identified eight<br />
significant variables, with irrigation status, age, education, and extension-related factors showing<br />
the strongest influence. The model explained 48.90% of the variance in farmers’ perceptions. To<br />
address the key challenges in understanding the benefits of farm mechanization by farmers. The<br />
findings highlight the need for improved access to information, extension services and<br />
availability of mechanization services had increased the level of perception towards<br />
mechanization. Recognizing these determinants is essential for policymakers striving to promote<br />
efficient &amp; sustainable agricultural practices through mechanization.</p>
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                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>This study explores the perception of farmers towards farm mechanization in Telangana,<br />
focusing on paddy, maize, and cotton crops across three districts. A total of 240 farmers were<br />
selected through purposive and random sampling techniques. The study utilized an ex-post-facto<br />
approach and conducted data analysis using correlation, regression, and path analysis. Results<br />
revealed that the majority of farmers (61.66%) had a medium level of perception towards farm<br />
mechanization. Key influencing factors included education, farm size, irrigation availability,<br />
source of information, and extension contact. Stepwise regression analysis identified eight<br />
significant variables, with irrigation status, age, education, and extension-related factors showing<br />
the strongest influence. The model explained 48.90% of the variance in farmers’ perceptions. To<br />
address the key challenges in understanding the benefits of farm mechanization by farmers. The<br />
findings highlight the need for improved access to information, extension services and<br />
availability of mechanization services had increased the level of perception towards<br />
mechanization. Recognizing these determinants is essential for policymakers striving to promote<br />
efficient &amp; sustainable agricultural practices through mechanization.</p>
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