Arts and Social Sciences Journal

Performance Evaluation to Explore the Effectiveness of Training Programs among the Wheat Growers of Tehsil Nankana Sahib

Abstract

Safdar Ali, Muhammad Iftikhar, Ghazanfar Ali Khan and Muhammad Hammad Raza

Wheat is an essential part of meal from poor to rich families. However, comparing its neighboring countries, Pakistan could not perform impressively in the production of wheat. Lack of knowledge on the part of farmers about land preparation, irrigation application, pest and disease control and fertilizer application were the major hindering factor to meet the potential yield of wheat. Therefore, public and private sector provided many training programmes to enhance wheat production. The present study was conducted in tehsil Nankana Sahib. A sample of 110 respondents was taken conveniently who had received different trainings regarding wheat production. The collected data was analyzed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to derive conclusions and formulate recommendations. Majority of the respondents (74%) reported that their knowledge and skills had improved after getting training about the production technology of the wheat crop. There should be adequate material and well-trained extension field staff to educate the farmer.