Title: EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EXTENSION SERVICES IN OILSEED FARMING

Authors: Yasa Sirilakshmi, G. D. S. Kumar and Bidyut P Gogoi

Publisher: The President, Society of Extension Education Gujarat

Keywords: effectiveness, oilseed farmers, public and private extension systems

Volume: 40

Issue: 2

Year: December 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56572/gjoee.2025.40.2.0024

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of public and private agricultural extension systems in supporting oilseed farmers in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana. The objective of the study was to assess the timeliness, usefulness, and relevance of extension services provided to groundnut and castor growers. Data were collected from 120 farmers across 12 villages using a pre tested interview schedule. The study measured farmers' perceptions on effectiveness of key service dimensions, including advisory support and input delivery, from both public and private extension providers. Results revealed that both systems were perceived as moderately effective and z value of 3.43 reveals that there is a significant difference was observed, with public services being more effective in advisory roles and private services are effective in timely input delivery. A collaborative approach integrating public and private extension services carries strong policy and extension implications, strengthening institutional linkages and promoting wider technology adoption among oilseed farmers.