Abstract

Erode district is well known for turmeric production and turmeric market in entire country. This study was conducted in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. Erode district consists of nine taluks. Among nine taluks, Erode taluk was selected. Erode taluk has two blocks and among the two blocks, Kodumudi has more area under turmeric cultivation. Therefore, Kodumudi block was selected purposively. Kodumudi block comprises of twenty-four revenue villages. Among the twenty-four villages, five villages were selected for the study purpose. From each selected village, total sample of 120 turmeric growers were selected through proportionate simple random sampling technique. Thirteen independent variables were selected and analyzed to identify its relationship with dependent variable (training needs). From the above study it may be concluded that that educational status, farming experience, extension agency contact, trainings undergone, innovativeness, and scientific orientation were found to have positive and significant relationship with the training needs of turmeric growers about recommended turmeric cultivation practices.

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