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KADIRI MOHAN*, P.GANESH KUMAR and P.RAJASEKHAR
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Tirupati - 517 502
Keywords:
Training Needs Assessment, Agri- input dealers, Training duration and Periodicity of trainingsAbstract
The sample of 120 Agri input dealers was studied for assessment of their training needs in Chittoor
district of Andhra Pradesh during 2018-19. The results revealed that the major crops for which trainings
requiredarerice, groundnut and mango. Germination tests for testing viability of seeds and seed materials,labeling
and seed certification were among the top needed training areasunder the aspect of seeds and planting
material. Types ofmanures and fertilizers available and dosage calculations of straight and complex fertilizers
were the most needed training areas under manures and fertilizers aspect. Most important training needs
related to agrochemicals aspect are pest and diseases identification in major crops,pesticides and their mode
of action.Regarding farm machinery, latest farm implements and their maintenancewas identified as an important
training need. Further, in addition to agricultural aspects, input dealers expressed the necessity of training
requirement on business licensing, renewals,taxation and billing. Respondents preferred to have trainings of
one-week duration, during the period of February to April with a periodicity once in every year for organising the
trainings.
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