Training Needs Assessment of Oilseed Farmers for Improved Production Technology in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh

Ayush Kumar; Urooz Alam Siddiqui; Dheeraj Mishra; Navneet Maurya; Rishabh Yadav; Shubham Singh

doi:10.48165/IJEE.2026.62306

Authors

Ayush Kumar Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1977-5838
Urooz Alam Siddqui CBG, Ag Pg College Lucknow
Dheeraj Mishra Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda
Navneet Maurya Sardar Patel Univerisity, Balaghat Madhya Pradesh
Rishabh Yadav Banda University of Agriculture and Technology
Shubham Singh IIMT University

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2026.62306

Keywords:

Oilseed, Training Need Index (TNI), TWMS, Method demonstration, Oilseed training programs

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Ayush Kumar, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda

Project Associate-I, Deptt. Of Agril. Economics, BUAT, Banda- 210001 (U.P.), India
Urooz Alam Siddqui, CBG, Ag Pg College Lucknow

Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Agril. Extension, CBGAGPG College, Lucknow, 226202, (UP), India
Dheeraj Mishra, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda

Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Agril. Ext., BUAT, Banda-210001 (U.P.), India
Navneet Maurya, Sardar Patel Univerisity, Balaghat Madhya Pradesh

Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Agril. Ext. Edu., SPU, Balaghat,481331 (M.P.), India
Rishabh Yadav, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology

Young Professional-1, Deptt. of Agril. Ext., BUAT, Banda
Shubham Singh, IIMT University

Assistant Professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, IIMT University, Meerut, 250001, (U.P.) India

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