Training needs of farmers about barley production technology

Abstract

Krishi Vigyan Kendras Nyoma (Leh-11) conduct a variety of trainings for the benefit of farmers. KVK training programme starts with identification of training needs of barley farmers and this study was conducted in Nyoma block of Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir to know the training gap of barley growing farmers during the agricultural year 2018-19. A sample of one hundred and twenty farmers was selected randomly from the list of 5 purposively selected villages for collection of primary data. A well structured and pretested interview schedule was used for data collection through personal interview. The data exposed that most of the respondents did not possess required knowledge concerning to the barley production technology, especially plant protection measures, application and use of manures and fertilizers, field preparation etc., So, there is an urgent need to enhance the good communication and extension system and input service system to make the farmers aware about latest technology.