Training Need Assessment (TNA)

An analysis on the project ‘Improving Small Farmers’ Access to Markets in Maharashtra


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Authors

  • G. Raja Shekar Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Tarnaka, Secunderabad
  • Pradip Patil Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program, MSAMB
  • Hemant ·Kumar Thakre Asian Development Bank and Implemented by MSAMB
  • Aarti Pankhraj Asian Development Bank and Implemented by MSAMB.

Keywords:

Training Need Assessment, Maharashtra, Improving Small Farmers

Abstract

This study assessed the training needs of lead farmers selected as part of the project on Improving Small Farmers Access to Market in Maharashtra. In all, 1400 lead farmers representing farmer groups in 8 districts of Maharashtra participated in the TNA. Data were collected by way of Focus Group Discussions. Training needs pertaining to Institutional building, Horticultural crop production, Post Harvest Management and Marketing were studied for designing need based training curriculum and training modules for capacity building of farmers

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Submitted

30-08-2025

Published

10-01-2014

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2013)

Section

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How to Cite

G. Raja Shekar, Pradip Patil, Hemant ·Kumar Thakre, & Aarti Pankhraj. (2014). Training Need Assessment (TNA) : An analysis on the project ‘Improving Small Farmers’ Access to Markets in Maharashtra . Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 14(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/171188