Measuring The Perceived Constraints Of Milk Cooperative Society By Small Farmers

Abstract

This study aims to explore the perception of small farmers with the cooperative societies engaged in milk business in Haryana in order to assess the factors for analyzing the perception of farmers with cooperative societies. The study has employed the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) statistical tools to establish the validity and reliability of the proposed instrument. The results supported the five components of the proposed instrument, demonstrating a high level of reliability, validity, and uni-dimensionality for each construct. The study revealed that the cooperative societies are unable in achieving their objectives for which they are formulated in Haryana. The tool can offer decision-makers valuable insights for small farmers' perception with cooperative societies. The study's societal and scientific significance is discussed, considering its real world and implications.