SUMMARY :Training need is essential to induce knowledge and skills of any agricultural input dealers about Transfer of Agriculture Technology. The present study was, therefore, designed to ascertain the training needs of agriculture input dealers. The research study was carried out in 9 tahsils of Ratnagiri district in Konkan region of Maharashtra State during 2011-2012. Result of this study revealed that majority (66.67%) of the respondents had 'medium' training need on various aspects of fertilizer, seed, pesticides, machinery and implements, animal feed and chemicals and their use While 18.66 per cent of the respondents had 'more' training need followed by 14.67 per cent of the respondents had 'low' training need. Similarly in case of the various aspects wise training need of the agriculture input dealers it was observed that there were various areas of agriculture input dealers required training need like that 'business management' (88.00%), 'integrated nutrient management' (78.67%), 'improved varieties and hybrids of different crops'(57.33 %), 'efficient use of information technology' (56.00%), also (49.33%) the agricultural input dealers from region had expressed 'most needed' training needs on 'micro nutrient fertilizers' and 'information communication technology' (48.00%). Hence, the study imply that the extension functionaries should arrange training programme and cover the above explained training need areas for agriculture input dealers, that will also help for improving knowledge and communication of transfer of agriculture technology.How to cite this article : Waghmode, Y.J., Desai, A.N. and Sawant, P.A. (2014). Training needs of agricultural input dealers in transfer of agriculture technology in Ratnagiri district of Konkan region. Agric. Update, 9(4): 543-546.
The present research study was based on exploratory research design of social research. The field survey was carried out in Akola district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra State during 2011-2012 for ascertaining the knowledge level of the onion growers about recommended cultivation practices for onion crop. The results revealed that 39.00 per cent of farmers had medium level of knowledge about recommended cultivation practices for onion crop followed by 35.00 per cent and 26.00 per cent of the farmers had high and low level of knowledge. In this context, it was implied that the information regarding recommended cultivation practices should be disseminated to the farmers by extension functionaries, KVK's, NGO's, through demonstrations, workshops, distributing printed material like leaflets; folders; etc. It will lend a hand for increasing knowledge, perception, adoption and ultimately the yield level of onion crop.
Agriclinics are envisaged to provide expert services and advice to farmers on cropping practices, technology dissemination, crop protection from pest and diseases, market trends and prices of various crops in the markets and also clinical services for animal health etc., which would enhance productivity of crops and animals. Therefore, the present study was conducted to study the type of advice given and constraints experienced in running the agricultural input centres by the agricultural input dealers. The research study was carried out in 9 tahsils of Ratnagiri district in Konkan region of Maharashtra State during 2011-2012. Result of this study revealed that that two-third (65.33 %) of the respondents from region had 'fair' advisory service about their role in transfer of farm technology while 18.67 per cent of the respondents had 'good' advisory service about their role in transfer of farm technology. Further 16.00 per cent of the respondents had 'poor' advisory service about their role in transfer of farm technology. Similarly in case of constraints majority (97.33 %) of the agricultural input dealers faced the problem of 'availability of labour', followed by 'lack of organization of dealers (81.33 %) 'delay in effecting payment by farmers towards the purchase' (77.33 %), 'transportation' (74.67 %) and availability of agricultural input.
The present study was conducted in Dapoli and Guhagar tahsils of Ratnagiri district (Konkan region) and Baramati and Indapur tahsils of Pune district (Western region) of Maharashtra. The sample constituted of 120 SHGs heads from 12 villages. With regards to the average capital investment made under different activities, 'dairy' stood first with the investment of Rs. 2.15 lakh. This was followed by 'mess' (Rs. 1.81 lakh), 'goat rearing' (Rs. 1.57 lakh), 'others' (Rs. 1.39 lakh), 'retail shops' (Rs. 1.36 lakh), 'snacks centre' (Rs. 1.33 lakh), 'tailoring' (Rs. 1.13 lakh), 'Masala making' (Rs. 1.09 lakh), 'syrup making' (Rs. 0.97 lakh), 'preparation of diwali stuffs' (Rs. 0.91 lakh), 'Shevai making' (Rs. 0.77 lakh). The capital investment with respect to the trades namely, 'fish selling', 'vegetable cultivation' and 'Papad making' was comparatively low, that is, Rs. 0.41 lakh, Rs. 0.56 lakh, Rs. 0.62 lakh, respectively. Four-fifth (80.83 %) of the respondents experienced, 'low participation of members in the group' as constraint. Followed by 'members are irregular in attending the meetings' (53.53 %) and 'lack of organization of training programme' (47.50 %). The other constraints faced by the respondents were, 'lack of encouragement from society members for taking up group activity' (40.83 %) followed by 'the schemes for welfare of woman folk are not executed properly' (34.16 %) and 'lack of proper guidance by implementing agencies' (13.33 %).
The present study was conducted in Dapoli and Guhagar tahsils of Ratnagiri district (Konkan region) and Baramati and Indapur tahsils of Pune district (Western region) of Maharashtra. The sample constituted of 120 SHGs heads from 12 villages. The respondents were interviewed with the help of specially designed schedule. Maximum number of the respondents belonged to the 'middle' age group, had education 'upto primary' level, pre-scheme annual income of 'Rs. 7,701 to 19,300/-', had '12' knowledge score, 'favourable' attitude towards SHG scheme, 'medium' social participation, 'medium' extension contact, 'medium' information seeking behaviour, received 'no institutional training' after participating in the SHGs and 'medium' market orientation. Activities undertaken by SHGs were vegetable cultivation (15.84 %), retail shops (8.34 %), dairy (7.50 %), fish selling and Papad making (6.67 % each). This was followed by goat rearing, preparation of Masala and tailoring (5.00 % each), preparation of diwali stuffs (4.17 %), mess (3.34 %) and preparation of syrup, preparation of Shevai and snacks center (2.50 % each). The other trades noticed were broom making, flour mill, paper bags making, pots making, vermi-compost making, Agarbatti making, dryfruits selling, preparation of aonla candy, preparation of decorative material and bag making (1.67 % each).
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