INFORMATION NEEDS OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATORS IN UDHAM SINGH NAGAR DISTRICT OF UTTARAKHAND
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ARPITA SHARMA*
Department of Agricultural Communication, College of Agriculture G.B. Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar-263 145
Keywords:
Mushroom Cultivation, Need assessment, Information needsAbstract
The study was conducted to identify the needs of the mushroom cultivators. Seven villages
were selected randomly and 100 respondents were selected. A list of 10 major areas of needs in
relation to improved package of practices of mushroom cultivation was prepared. The collection of
information is completed by pre-tested questionnaire. The study revealed that majority of mushroom
growers were middle aged (45 percent) and possess secondary education (37 percent). The major
sources of information were cell phone and T.V and majority have access to WhatsApp (social media)
on their phones. The overall need assessment depicted that the training required of the mushroom
growers was high especially regarding cultivation of mushroom, crop management, spawn preparation
and the other procedures.
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