International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Karupakala Anusha, SR Jakkawad, RP Kadam, PS Kapse, SS More, RD Ahire

abstract
The present study aims to identify the relationship between the profile the farm women of the Marathwada region with the training needs to improve the accessibility, relevance, and effectiveness of training initiatives. The study was conducted in Parbhani and Manwath tehsils of Parbhani district, located in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra state in India. An ex-post-facto research design was adopted for this study. From the nine tehsils in the district, Parbhani and Manwath were randomly selected based on their agricultural engagement. A list of villages with high female participation in agriculture were selected using simple random sampling, resulting in a total sample size of 120 respondents. Data were collected through structured interviews using a pre-tested questionnaire. Collected data were classified, tabulated and analysed by using statistical Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The results of correlation coefficient analysis showed that the independent variables such as education, landholding, annual income, social participation, time spent, farming experience, knowledge level, extent of participation and training preferences were positively and significantly associated with the training needs of the farm women. Variables like, age, farming experience, and decision-making behaviour showed a negative correlation. Non-significant correlation was observed between knowl and training needs of respondents.