Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture (Mar 2007)
TRAINING NEEDS OF TOMMATO FARMERS IN SENGAR DISTRICT IN NENEVAH GOVERNORATE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOME FACTORS
Abstract
The objectives of this research were to asses the training needs of Tommato farmers in Sengar District in new technology and its relationship with some factors. The research sample included (58) farmers representing (10%) of the total number of tommato farmers in Sengar District. A questionnaire was developed to collect the data which was analyzed by using simple correlation and step wise regression analysis. It was found that the high training need was in item, How to use insecticide to cantrol fruite worm it was also found that there are negative and significant relationship between the degree of the farmers training needs and these factors: Education level, years of work in agriculture, standard of living. According to these finding it is recommended to develop training programs for farmers, specially younger farmers, with lower standard of living and lower education.