Mushroom Production Technology Training for Farmers: A Seven-day Training Programme in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

Author(s): MK Yadav, RK Tripathi, S Kumar and SK Vishwakarma

Abstract:

Mushroom cultivation is increasingly recognized as a viable enterprise for income generation among small and marginal farmers. A seven-day training programme on “Mushroom Production Technology Training for Farmers” was organized at Janta College, Bakewar, Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) with the financial support of the Management Committee. A total of 40 farmers participated. The study aimed to assess pre- and post-training knowledge levels, identify constraints, and determine future training needs. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule before and after the training. Results revealed substantial knowledge gain across key domains such as spawn production (35% to 82%), substrate preparation (40% to 85%), disease management (30% to 78%), and marketing (25% to 70%). Major constraints included inadequate infrastructure, limited access to quality spawn, and weak market linkages. Farmers expressed high training needs in marketing strategies, value addition, and storage. The findings underscore the importance of need-based, hands-on training for enhancing adoption and profitability of mushroom cultivation.

keywords:
Mushroom cultivation, training effectiveness, knowledge gain, constraints, farmers, Uttar Pradesh

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