Title of article :
Attitude, Knowledge and Competency towards Precision Agricultural Practice among Paddy Farmers
Author/Authors :
Abdullah, Johari Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia - Department of Agriculture, Malaysia , Ahmad, Shamsuddin Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Educational Studies - Department of Language and Humanities Education, Malaysia , Ismail, Ismi Arif Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Educational Studies - Department of Professional Development and Continuing Education, Malaysia
Abstract :
Previous research indicated that farmers attitude, knowledge and competency influenced the adoption of technology. Realizing the truth, this study was carried out with the purpose to find factors and answers to questions that influenced the adoption of Precision Agricultural Practice (PAP). The study was carried out on 119 paddy farmers at IADA Barat Laut, Selangor. Results indicated that attitude, knowledge and competency significantly influenced the adoption of the PAP. Hence, to change the farmers attitude, knowledge and competency are vital aspects in the adoption of the PAP
Keywords :
Attitude , knowledge , competency , technology and precision agricultural practice
Journal title :
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH)
Journal title :
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH)
