Rasanjali, W.M.C., Wimalachandra, R.D.M.K.K., Sivashankar, P. and Malkanthi, S.H.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Farmer training programs on advanced agricultural techniques are essential for knowledge KEYWORDS<\/strong>: Agriculture technology, Crop production, Impact assessment, Technological\nknowledge, Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n View Full Paper PDF<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Impact of Agricultural Training on Farmers\u2019 Technological Knowledge and Crop Production in Bandarawela Agricultural Zone Rasanjali, W.M.C., Wimalachandra, R.D.M.K.K., Sivashankar, P. and Malkanthi, S.H.P. ABSTRACT Farmer training programs on advanced agricultural techniques are essential for knowledge and capacity development of farmers. Impact assessments are done to measure the impacts of these programs. This study examines … Continue reading
\nand capacity development of farmers. Impact assessments are done to measure the impacts
\nof these programs. This study examines the impact of the training on technological knowledge
\nof farmers imparted by In\u2013service Training Institute Bindunuwewa, Bandarawela. About 82
\nfarmer trainees were randomly selected for the study. Nonparametric tests were performed to
\ncheck the differences in technological knowledge before and after the trainings (Chi-square
\nand Wilcoxon sign rank tests). Chi-square test revealed that there is no association (p>0.05)
\nbetween demographic factors and adoption of practical knowledge. Further, number of
\ntraining days, time for practical and theoretical training, practical knowledge shared, and
\npresentations by the lecturers were considered to be sufficient by farmers. The following
\nmeasures were compared for before and after scenarios: From partial to full adoption:
\ncultivation of high yield varieties; from non-adoption to full adoption: recommended seeding
\nrate, recommended pesticide usage, new irrigation methods. Nevertheless, there is no effect
\nfrom training on new packaging methods. Study concludes that there is an impact of training
\non farmers\u2019 technological knowledge. This study provides evidence that agricultural trainings
\nshould be continued with the aegis of the government in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n