Title: TRAINING NEEDS OF FARMERS ON GROUNDNUT PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Authors: P. S. Gorfad, R. B. Thanki and K. P. Gorfad

Publisher: Society of Extension Education Gujarat

Keywords: training needs, production, technology, know-how, skill

Special Issue: 2022

Published on: November 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56572/gjoee.2022.si.0031

Abstract: Training helps farmers to incorporate the latest scientific advances and technology tools into their farming operations. Training improves not only the skill but also attitude and know-how of the trainees. Training is very important for farmers to increase the adoption of different agricultural innovations. Groundnut is major kharif crop of Porbandar district. Keeping this in view, the present investigation was under taken to know about the training needs of farmers about groundnut production technology. The research study was conducted in Porbandar district of Saurashtra region. From three talukas of Porbandar district, twelve villages and 120 groundnut growers were selected for the study. The data were collected by personal interview method with the help of well-structured interview schedule. The result illuminated that majority of respondents did not have the proper know-how about groundnut production technology, especially plant protection measures, recommended doses of chemical fertilizers, use of bio agents