International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Nagaratna Biradar, Mohanakumara V, Gajendra TH and Pushpa P

abstract
The relevancy and effectiveness of training programs can be increased by scientifically designing them based on the training needs of the clientele. State department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AHVS), Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Non Government Organisations (NGO) working on livestock development in Karnataka formed the clientele group. Data was collected through questionnaires and received responses of 112 each from AHVS and KMF, 44 each from KVK and NGO and were considered for final analyses. So in all 312 responses were analysed for the study. Crop wise knowledge indices of KMF and NGOs were highest for fodder maize (5.53, 6.73) and fodder jowar (5.52, 6.42) among annual crops and Bajra Napier Hybrid for KMF (4.88) and Subabul (5.76) for NGO among perennial crops. Among annuals knowledge index was more for fodder maize (4.23, 4.77) and for perennials it was highest for Bajra Napier hybrid (6.56, 7.83) of AHVS and KVK. Overall average knowledge index values for maximum value of 10 were 5.78 for KVK, 4.94 for NGO, 4.81 for AHVS and 4.31 for KMF. Basics of forage production technologies (T1) emerged as the most important training need for KMF and AHVS and second important need for NGO and KVK. Post harvest and handling of crop residue (T2) was another training need identified as most important by KVK and third important need by other clients. Significant relationship was found between training needs of KMF and AHVS; and KMF and KVK, indicating that these organisations can be grouped for conducting training programs.