Training needs assessment of mango growers regarding harvesting in the Punjab, Pakistan
2015
Ashraf, I. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Inst. of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development) | Irshad, M.Q. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Inst. of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development) | Luqman, M. (University of Sargodha (Pakistan). Univ. Coll. of Agriculture) | Ashraf, S.
Mango is the 2nd leading fruit of Pakistan after citrus and also the source of foreign exchange through export. Southern Punjab is most suitable for the mango cultivation; unfortunately, the production of mango is lower than the potential. In addition, poor management services from the farmers become the source of quality deterioration and increasing post harvest losses. In this regard, farmers need trainings and to explore the extent of training requirements present study was carried out in Multan district. Through multistage sampling techniques 300 mango growers were selected and were interviewed with the help of interview schedule. Data were analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences and results indicated that farmers were less aware of storage techniques, resultantly causing post harvest losses; in this context growers needed trainings as ambient temperature storage got maximum mean value of 3.9. Moreover, in case of Chaunsa variety harvesting and use of ethylene for ripening, required enough knowledge as required knowledge mean value remained 2.9 for each particular. About 67.3% growers were unaware of WTO quality standards making fruits unfit for export. Demonstrations and instructor presentations were the trainings techniques preferred by the growers. Study recommended that extension field staff should diversify their roles and should impart trainings to the farmers. Appointment of horticulture experts for trainings will be another effective initiative toward productivity enhancement. Agriculture universities should provide storage facilities along with training through seminar/workshops.
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