Training Needs Assessment of Oilseed Farmers for Improved Production Technology in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh
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https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2026.62306Keywords:
Oilseed, Training Need Index (TNI), TWMS, Method demonstration, Oilseed training programsAbstract
Agriculture plays an important role in India’s economic growth, and oilseed crops contribute significantly to nutritional security and farm income. The study was conducted in the Mall block of Lucknow district to assess the training needs of oilseed growers. A total of 125 farmers from five villages were selected randomly for the study, and data were collected through personal interviews with the help of a structured interview schedule. Training needs were analysed using total weighted mean score (TWMS) and the training need index (TNI). The findings revealed that seed rate and insect–pest management were the most needed training areas, followed by field preparation and use of manures and fertilisers. Farmers showed a strong preference for field-based training, with farmers’ fields emerging as the most suitable venue (TNI: 88.89%). Morning and the May–December period were identified as the most preferred training times, as the majority of oilseed crops were sown in this period, and farmers need training just before sowing. Among training methods, method demonstration was highly favoured. The study highlights the need-based, location specific training programs to enhance the adoption of improved oilseed production technologies and increase productivity.
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