International Journal of Farm Sciences

Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 4

Perception of farm women about crop production training programmes in Rajasthan

  • Author:
  • Shobhana Gupta, Shilpi Verma1
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 258 to 263

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior-474002, MP

1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Neemuch-458441, MP

Abstract

The paper identifies some training needs, its importance and adequacy of women farmers in crop production. 240 farm women from two KVKs of Rajasthan were selected for this study. Structured interview schedule was used to collect information from the respondents. Analysis of the data revealed that farm women perceived dry farming practices as most important, the knowledge exposure to forage crops cultivation the most adequate and the training on dry farming practices the most needed. The implication for rural development is that empowering women farmers through adequate training in all the expressed areas of training needed in crop production is a predisposing factor to sustainable livelihood and consequent participation in rural development.

Keywords

Training, farm women, crop production, farming practices