Impact of Friends of Coconut Tree Trainings Conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Davanagere

The present study was carried out in Davangere district of Karnataka to know the impact of Friends of Coconut Tree (FOCT) training on rural youth. In all 140 rural youth were surveyed before and after the trainings conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Davanagere. The study revealed that average number of tree climbed was increased from 12 to 35 trees per day and monthly earnings increased from Rs.2450/-to Rs. 6900/-after the training. There was increased awareness in youth about problems of insect pest and diseases and integrated nutrient management in coconut after acquiring the training. Problem of mobility (83.57%), not received insurance bond (67.14%), need improvement in the climbing machine (46.43%), inadequate earnings through coconut climbing occupation (31.43%) and not getting work every day (17.86%) were some of the problems expressed by the trained rural youth.