A Study on Farmwomen Training Preference on Farm Implements

Abstract

The study was aimed at determining women farmers' perception about importance, adequacy and need of training in farm
implements. A sample size of 240 women farmers was taken for the study and analyzed. Simple random sampling
technique was used for the sample selection and structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the
respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The result showed highest information
about the repair of pump sets, oil engine; electric motor etc. was most important and most needed. Exposure to the use of
farm implements was perceived as most adequate. It can be inferred that the rural women are in need of training in
majority of the areas in farm implements. Hence, there is a wide scope for the extension workers to organize and impart
training to farm women in order to enhance their potential in adoption of improved technologies. Therefore, providing
appropriate training in the area of farm implements to rural women will enable them in the updating their knowledge and
enhancing in the skills.