Impact of management of vegetable nursery training conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The present study was conducted by KVK Nellore in adapted villages namely Chembedu of Naidupeta mandal and Kothuru of Indukuripenta Mandal under ARYA Programme. Total of 80 farmers from two villages were imparted training in vegetable nursery raising and management. The questionnaire comprised of questions regarding different components of nursery raising and nursery management. Hence, Deviation or gain in knowledge was calculated from the difference of scores obtained in pre and post knowledge test of the trainees. It revealed that 62.5 percent of the farmers were deviating on information regarding B-C ratio followed by 56.25 percent on site selection of nursery, 51.25 percent on pest management, 47.5 percent disease management, 46.25 nursery layout and meaning of nursery. It may therefore be concluded that respondents succeeded in acquiring knowledge after exposure to training on nursery management.