Journal of Krishi Vigyan

This study was conducted in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir with 80 dairying farmers purposively selected who were intensively involved in agriculture and dairying activities. An interview schedule was prepared to collect the required information and it was collected by personal interview method. Ten-item statements were presented and assessment based on a three point Likert-type rating scale of most needed coded 3, somewhat needed coded 2 and not needed coded 1, mean scores was calculated. The collected data was further quantified, categorized and tabulated. The study concluded that overall distribution of dairy farmers according to training need, 52.5 per cent had medium training need followed by high training need. Dairy farmers had most needed training in aspect of animal nutrition practices (WMS=2.39) and animal breeding practices (WMS=2.28). Hence, realistic and effective planning for education and training need to be done to enhance the skill and adaptation of better scientific practices for livestock farmers in an appropriate way. Further, it can also be suggested that the livestock owners should be acquainted with scientific animal husbandry practices.