PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

 

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Attitude, Knowledge and Competency towards Precision Agricultural Practice among Paddy Farmers

Johari Abdullah, Shamsuddin Ahmad and Ismi Arif Ismail

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 20, Issue 2, June 2012

Keywords: Attitude, knowledge, competency, technology and precision agricultural practice

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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.

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

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JSSH-0233-2010

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