TRAINING NEEDS OF SCIENTIFIC MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN DISTRICT BARABANKI OF UTTAR PRADESH

Abstract

The study was conducted in Haidergarh block District Barabanki, to identify the training needs of the mushroom cultivators. Seven Villages were selected randomly under Haidergarh block and finally 90 households were selected based on proportionate random sampling produced. A list of 10 major areas of training needs in relation to improved package of practices of mushroom cultivation was prepared. The training areas were ranked based o Training Importance. Sores were measured on three point continuum as Most Essential, Essential and Not Essential by giving scores of 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The primary data were collected using a pre-tested structured interview schedule by conducting personal interview. Findings revealed that majority of the farmers had medium level of training needs. Mushroom cultivation, subject matter relating to loan and intercultural operation were the top most training needs of the farmers and the least training need was identified in the subject related to nursery raising. The variable age and cultivation experience had negative and significant relationship with the training needs. The present study suggested that young having less exposure in requisite training related to improved package of practices of paddy and wheat cultivation may be given preference for imparting training in the prioritized areas of training as identified.