Adoption and Acceptance:

a. Have you implemented any automation technologies in your agricultural

activities? If yes, which ones, and if no, what are the reasons for not adopting
them?

( koi aisi technology ya machine jisse koi kaam aa[ka automatic ho rha ho to bta
dijiye jaise jotayi tractor se hoti hai, uske peeche kya tark tha aapka, or nhi
kiya to kyo nhi kiya)

b. What factors influenced your decision to embrace or resist automation in

farming?
c. How do you perceive the impact of automation on your farming practices and
overall agricultural outcomes?

(kya aapkpo lgta hai i in machino ke istemaal se aapka kaam sch me asan hua hai ya
phir aapko kheti me fayda hua hai or hua hai to kaise kyonki aapka kuch kharcha ya
investment ye saman kharidne me bhi hua hi hoga to uska kharcha recover kaise hua
hai)

Economic Impact:
a. Can you share your experiences with the cost-effectiveness of using automation
technologies in agriculture?

(haa mtlb aapka kharcha kitne time me ya kitne jldi recover hua hai, kharcha in the
sense ki jo aapne investment kiya tha machine kharidne me, uske maintanenece me or
uske fuel me lgne wala cost kb tk cover hua tha)

b. Have you observed any changes in income growth or returns on investment since
incorporating automation?
c. In your opinion, what are the potential economic benefits and challenges
associated with automation in rural agriculture?

( aapke hisaab se koi challenge vagera ya phir koi problem vagera face krni ho)

Skill Development:
a. What specific skills are required to operate and maintain automated agricultural
equipment effectively?

( jo machine aapne use ki thi uske use ke iye kya koi alag se traini gn ki
requirement thi, or agar thi to usko seekhne me kitna time lga tha kya kharcha hua
tha)

b. Are there any training programs available in the village or nearby areas to
enhance farmers' skills in using automation technologies?
c. How effective do you find these training programs in improving your knowledge
and proficiency with automation tools?

( kya aapko lgta hai ki yeh training faydemand hoti hai )

Social and Cultural Factors:

a. How do traditional farming practices influence your attitude towards adopting
automation technologies?

( jaisepehle aap thoda purane jamane ki technique use krte the, lekin achanak se
change krna aapke liye thodi difficult to rha hoga)

b. Do social networks or community dynamics play a role in the adoption or

resistance to automation among farmers in this area?

( kya aapko lgta hai ki aapke aas paas ke log us cheez ko use kr rhe the to unke
karan aapko bhi unke karan andr se prerna mili ho use use krne ki)

c. Are there any cultural beliefs or norms that impact the perception of automation
in agriculture?

Infrastructure and Access:

a. What challenges do you face concerning infrastructure, such as power supply and
internet connectivity, while using automation technologies?

(in sb tchnology ke istemaal me aapko kya lgta hai koi bahri cheez jaise
infrastructure, internet, power supply jaisi koi cheez affect krti hai inka usage)

b. How reliable is the logistical support for obtaining and maintaining automation
equipment in rural areas?
c. Do these challenges hinder or facilitate the adoption of automation in
agricultural activities?

Environmental Impact:
a. From your experience, what environmental benefits do automation technologies
offer, such as resource conservation or reduced pesticide use?

( kya aapko lgta hai in machino ke istemaal se kuch paryavaran ko kisibhitrh

sefayda hota hai agr hota hai to kaise )

b. Have you noticed any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of
automation in agriculture?
c. How do you think automation can contribute to sustainable farming practices in
this region?

Policy and Regulatory Framework:

a. Are you familiar with the existing policies and regulations related to the use
of automation technologies in agriculture?

( aisi machino ke use kr liye koi sarkari neeti vagera bhi hai kya jo appko pta ho,
or sarkar ki koi neeti aapko madad krti hai ya phir uska asar ulta hota hai, aapko
kya lgta hai ki kaise badlaav aane chahiye jaise ki aapke liye isme fayda ho
jayein)

b. Do these policies act as incentives or barriers to adopting automation on your

farm?
c. What recommendations do you have for improving the policy framework to promote
automation adoption in rural agriculture?

Farmer Empowerment:
a. In what ways do automation technologies improve your productivity and efficiency
as a farmer?
b. Have you explored any income diversification or entrepreneurial opportunities
through the integration of automation in your agricultural activities?
c. How do you envision automation empowering rural farmers in the long term?

Market Dynamics:
a. How has the adoption of automation affected local markets and the role of
intermediaries in agricultural product distribution?

( kya aapko lgta hai ki in machino ke aa jaane ke karan bazaar ke daamo me kisi bhi
trh ki badhotri ya ghatotri hui hai, ya phir ye jo addhtihote hai inke kaam me
kisis bhi trh ka badlaav aaya ho to bta dijiye)

b. Have you observed any changes in pricing, market access, or distribution

channels due to automation in farming?
c. What potential opportunities or challenges do you foresee in the market as
automation becomes more prevalent in rural agriculture?