Training Needs of Vegetable Growers in Sonipat District (Haryana) Singh Jogender1*, Singh Kuldeep2, Pawar Neeraj3 1Associate Professor (Extension Education) 2DES (Agricultural Engineering), CCS HAU, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonipat, Haryana 3Assistant Scientist (Agriculture Economics), CCS HAU, RRS, Rohtak, Haryana *Corresponding author email id: jstomerv@gmail.com
Abstract Vegetable crops are vulnerable to a number of insects, pests, diseases, disorders and weather events. Therefore, its production and productivity depend on adoption of various improved cultivation practices. Training plays an important role in acquisition of knowledge, skill and attitude and also a critical input for human resource development that adds to the ability of individuals to do the job differently. Effective training cannot be planned and executed without knowing profile, basic knowledge and training needs of the growers. Therefore, keeping in view of its importance in farmers’ economy, it was decided to conduct a study with specific objective to ascertain the training needs of farmers for vegetable cultivation. The study was conducted in Sonipat and Rai blocks of the Sonipat district and the total sample size was 200 respondents for the purpose of investigation. The data were collected through pre-tested interview schedule. The data so collected were tabulated and analyzed to draw logical inferences. The study reveals that majority of carrot and okra growers required training on plant protection measures. Further, analysis of data obtained about the training needs of farmers on selected technological aspects for potato and tomato cultivation showed that the farmers needed maximum training about improved seeds. Whereas, weed management stood first on the radish grower farmers’ priority. Top Keywords Vegetable growers, Sonepat, Training, Training needs. Top |