Attitude of Paddy Farmers towards KVK Training Programmes: A Study of Trainees and Non-Trainees in Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu
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K .Dharshini Priya
SRM college of agricultural sciences, SRMIST
Keywords:
Krishi vigyan kendra , Attitude, Trainee, Non-trainee , Socioeconomic studies , Agricultural extension, rural sociology, Training impactAbstract
The study was conducted in Ariyalur district to assess, compare and identify the factors influencing the attitude of trainee and non-trainee farmers towards KVK training programme among paddy farmers.Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), a district-level innovation hubs demonstrate practical agricultural research through on-farm trials, front-line demonstrations, and training programs. Farmers’ attitude towards these trainings are key determinants of technology adoption and productivity. Positive attitudes are essential for the effectiveness and success of KVK training initiatives. The study followed an ex-post facto research design, includes 120 respondents (60 trainees and 60 non-trainees). Data were gathered in the year 2025-2026 using structured and pretested interview schedule. Analysed using frequency, percentage, Kendall’s Tau correlation and stepwise regression. 55 percent of trainees had a highly favourable attitude, while 50 % non-trainees exhibited a low attitude towards KVK training. Attitude was positively associated with education, scientific orientation information-seeking behaviour, and economic motivation and negatively with age, in both groups. Regression analysis identified information-seeking behaviour and training methods as key predictors for trainees, and education for non-trainees. The study concludes that training exposure significantly improves farmers’ attitude, emphasizing the need for inclusive, need based strategies to enhance participation and adoption of improved agricultural practices.
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