Constraints Perceived by Tribal and Non-Tribal Dairy Farmer Relating to Dairy Communication in Cachar District of Assam

An investigation among the non-tribal and tribal dairy farmers in four development blocks of Cachar district of Assam revealed that, among non-tribal farmers, nine variables viz., age, farm size, average milk production, average milk disposal, average milk consumption, annual family income, annual family income from dairying, social participation and extension contact, while in case of the tribal farmers, 11 independent variables i.e., in addition to the above mentioned nine variables, herd size and farm size were found to have positive and significant correlation with communication behavior. Regression analysis revealed extension contact crucially influenced communication behavior of farmers