Assessing the training needs of farmers of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh

This study assessed the training needs of farmers in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh to inform the design of effective training programmes. A total of 100 farmers were randomly selected from 10 villages across three Tehsils (Indore, Sanwer and Hatod). Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured schedule with 20 training aspects rated on a three-point scale: ‘Most relevant’, ‘Relevant’ and ‘Least relevant’. Demographic analysis revealed that respondents were relatively young, with an average age of 31.67 years and possessed varied farming experience (average 11.78 years) and landholdings (average 4.37 hectares). The assessment of training needs indicated a strong preference for integrated pest and disease management (55.00% interest) and integrated nutrient management (48.00% interest), ranking first and second respectively. Other high-priority areas included organic farming technology (45.00%) and crop production management (43.00%). These findings underscore the farmers’ focus on fundamental agricultural practices while indicating a limited immediate demand for highly specialized or modern technologies in the region.