Knowledge level of trained input dealers about the different modules of training

This present study entitled “Knowledge level of trained input dealers about the different modules of training” was conducted in 2022. A sample of 230 trained input dealers was selected. The ex-post facto research design was used for the research study. Input dealers serves as an important link between the manufactures and the farmers. So, he/she has the responsibility to disseminate latest farm technology up to the field level especially in the era of the free economy and the world trade organization technical qualifications in agriculture are mandatory to overcome potential adverse effects, to sell farm inputs as well as to issue dealership licenses to provide farm-advisory services. If these input dealers are made para-extension professionals by providing the necessary knowledge, they can commercialize extension services and contribute to the paradigm shift in Indian agriculture and thereby help the farming community. Trained input dealers show knowledge level of trained input dealers about the different modules of training. Thus, it may be stated that the knowledge level of trained input dealers about the different modules of training differs with such characteristics. Hence, considering the importance of these characteristics and review of past research studies, an attempt has been made in this investigation to ascertain the relationship if any, between profile of trained input dealers and their knowledge level of trained input dealers about the different modules of training. The result indicated that majority of trained input dealers had very high-level of agro ecological situation, soil health management, Crop Production Technology, Peat, Disease and Weed control in Agriculture, Farm Implements and Machinery, Irrigation Techniques and their management, Seed & Seed Production, Extension Management and Personal Development and overall knowledge and out of twenty independent variables ten variables viz. social participation, extension contact, cosmopoliteness, input supply ability, economic motivation, achievement motivation, planning orientation and market orientation were found to be positive and highly significantly and scientific orientation and risk orientation had positive and significant correlated with overall knowledge level of the different modules of training.