Adoption of value addition technologies: Bakery products and milk processing by KVK-trained farm women from Satara district of Maharashtra

Abstract

The present study entitled “Impact of KVK Training Programme on Farm Women” was undertaken in Satara district of Maharashtra to assess the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Borgaon in enhancing the knowledge and adoption of agricultural technologies among farm women. The investigation focused on two key training areas: processing of bakery products, milk processing, selected for their potential to promote skill development, self-employment, and improved farm productivity. A total of 150 farm women who had received training within the last five years were selected through purposive sampling from 15 villages across Satara, Jaoli, and Wai tehsils. The study employed an ex-post facto research design, using a structured interview schedule to collect data. Findings revealed that both processing of bakery products and milk processing trainings substantially increased the knowledge and adoption levels of farm women leading to nutritional security and income generation. The study also documented constraints faced and suggestions offered by the respondents to improve the effectiveness of training programmes.