The Official Journal of the Pan-Pacific Association of Input-Output Studies (PAPAIOS)
Table 7 Personal factors for avoiding agriculture as a profession (n = 100)
Sr. no. | Statements | Mean | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Expecting a white-collar job | 3.28 | VII |
2. | Poor interest in bringing children into farming profession | 3.74 | II |
3. | Interested in work other than farming | 3.78 | I |
4. | Preferred to settle in urban area | 3.39 | V |
5. | Desired to avoid drudgery-oriented work | 3.52 | IV |
6. | Intended to avoid work in harsh weather condition | 3.54 | III |
7. | Poor skill in farming | 2.89 | IX |
8. | Health issues to avoid farming | 3.02 | VIII |
9. | Old age restricting for farm work | 3.36 | VI |