Vol. 12, Special Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
S Nishanthi, A Rohini, K Uma, R Pangayar Selvi and V Anandhi

Abstract:
Custom hiring services (CHS) have empowered small and marginal farmers to carry out their agricultural operations promptly by granting them subsidized access to expensive farm machinery on a rental basis. The research was conducted in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Six blocks were chosen, and a total of 90 farmers were selected, specifically in regions where Custom Hiring Service Centres were operating efficiently. The data analysis was conducted using percentage analysis, likert scale and Garrett ranking techniques. The findings indicate that farmers expressed high level of satisfaction due to the availability of farm machinery at Custom Hiring Centres. The primary constraint identified is the non-availability of skilled labor to do farm operations. The study also involves valuable suggestions provided by farmers to address the identified challenges.