Training needs of vegetable growers in nutrient management practices of cabbage-potato cropping system.

摘要

Fanners training on various aspects of nutrient management practices in cabbage-potato cropping system helps to increase the productivity. For the effective training it must be planned on the basis of their perceived training needs. A study was conducted to identify the training needs of vegetable growers in nutrient management practices of cabbage-potato cropping system. Ten vegetable growers practicing cabbage-potato cropping system were selected randomly. Thus making a total sample of 120. Procedure on importance of soil testing, calculation of nutrients following recommendations from fertilizers, application of bio-fertilizers, secondary nutrients, micro-nutrients, potash, phosphorus and nitrogenous fertilizers were identified as most priority areas for training. Out of 15 characteristics credit orientation and risk orientation had significant relationship. Similarly land holding, extension participation and extension contact had negative significance. Hence, the training organizers should plan and conduct the trainings based on their needs and related characteristics.