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volume 48 issue 1 (february 2014) : 41-46,   Doi: 10.5958/j.0976-058X.48.1.007

FACTORS AFFECTING THE TRAINING OF VEGETABLE GROWERS ABOUT TUNNEL FARMING UNDER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (F&VDP) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

S
S. A. Muhammad
A
A. Saghir
I
I. Ashraf
K
Kanwal Asghar Awan*
M
M. J. Alvi
1Institute of Agriculture Extension & Rural Development, Dept. of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Cite article:- Muhammad A. S., Saghir A., Ashraf I., Awan* Asghar Kanwal, Alvi J. M. (2025). FACTORS AFFECTING THE TRAINING OF VEGETABLE GROWERS ABOUT TUNNEL FARMING UNDER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (F&VDP) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(1): 41-46. doi: 10.5958/j.0976-058X.48.1.007.

ABSTRACT

The climate and soils in Pakistan supports production of many vegetables. Tunnel farming is a new idea for vegetables due to increasing population and shortage of land for agricultural use. Punjab government is doing its effort to introduce this technology among farmers to increase their vegetable production. Fruit and vegetable Development Project (F&VDP) was also launched by the Government of Punjab. The present study was conducted in Faisalabad district of Punjab, Pakistan. In Faisalabad, there were 12 Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) working under F&VDP, out of which six FFSs were selected randomly for collecting data through interview schedule. From each selected FFS, 20 respondents were selected at random, making a total sample of 120 respondents. The data were analyzed through the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Based on the findings of the present study, it was concluded that lack of capital was ranked first and there was also interaction between education of the respondents and efficiency of the training programme. It is suggested that there should be facility of small credit schemes for poor farmers and also provide education facilities to the farmers to enhance their adoption level of new technology.

REFERENCES

  1. Dorg, W. (2003). Yield and economic of high tunnel for production of warm season vegetable crop. Hort Technology. 13:339–343.
  2. Gao, Z., J. Zhang, S. Liu and X. Yi. (2005). Effect of reformed plastic tunnel on environmental factors on China rose cut flower growth. Acta Agric. Shanghai. 21:49–52.
  3. Government of Punjab. (2012). Fruit and Vegetable Development Project in Punjab. Directorate General Agriculture (Ext, & AR), Punjab.
  4. Khan, I. A. (2000). Introduction In Malik, M. N. (Ed.) Horticulture. Biotech Books. Delhi, India, 3-53.
  5. Kumar and Srivastava. (1997). Influence of plastic coverings on the micro-climate under Low Plastic Tunnels. Veg. Sci. 24(2): 83-86.
  6. Latif, U. (2010). Role of Rural Women in Vegetable Production in City District Lahore. M.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Ext. Thesis, U. A., Faisalabd.
  7. Mahmood, N., Anees, M., Ahmad, S. and Zakaullah. (2011). Effect of mulching on vegetables production in tunnel farming. Mycopath 9(1):21-24.
  8. Mahmood, C. K. (2012). Kitchen Gardening Scheme to Benefit Poor. “The Nation” January 03, 2012.
  9. Munawar, M. (2012). Action Research Concerning Women Empowerment in Union Council No. 133, Faisalabad. M.Sc (Hons) Thesis, Institute of Agri. Extension and Rural Development Univ. of Agri., Faisalabad.
  10. Pradhan, S. (2003). Vegetable Growing: Status, Future, and Issues. Birla Publications, New Delhi, India.
  11. Rafique, M. R. (2011). Off-Season vegetable production. Pakistan’s First Science and Technology Blog, dated: 28-12-2011.
  12. Singh, B. and N. P. S. Sirohi. (2006). Protected cultivation of vegetables in India: Problems and Future Prospects. Acta Hort.710:339-342.
  13. Singh, B. (1998). Vegetable production under protected conditions: Problems and Prospects. Indian Soc. Veg. Sci. Souvenir: Silver Jubilee, National Symposium Dec. 12-14, 1998, Varanasi, U.P. India pp. 90.
  14. Singh, A., Syndor A., Deka B. C., Singh R. K. and Patel R. K. (2012). The effect of microclimate inside low tunnels on off-season production of strawberry. Scientia Horticulturae. 144:36–41.
  15. Talib, U. (2012). To assess the role of Agricultural Extension “Hub Programme” in the dissemination of improved agricultural technology among farmers in tehsil Faisalabad sadar. M.Sc. (Hons.) Thesis, Institute of Agri. Extension and Rural Development Univ. of Agri., Faisalabad.
  16. Thakur, D. S. (1994). High Stakes for Banks in Off-season Vegetables Production and Marketing. Bihar J. Agric. Mgt. 2 (1): 89-95.
  17. Werner, R. (1991). The Income Prospects of Vegetable Growing in Close Proximity to the Market. Institute for Land. Wirtschaffluche Belnelislulzre Del’ Universital Mohenheul. 7l (68): 393-403.
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    volume 48 issue 1 (february 2014) : 41-46,   Doi: 10.5958/j.0976-058X.48.1.007

    FACTORS AFFECTING THE TRAINING OF VEGETABLE GROWERS ABOUT TUNNEL FARMING UNDER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (F&VDP) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

    S
    S. A. Muhammad
    A
    A. Saghir
    I
    I. Ashraf
    K
    Kanwal Asghar Awan*
    M
    M. J. Alvi
    1Institute of Agriculture Extension & Rural Development, Dept. of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Cite article:- Muhammad A. S., Saghir A., Ashraf I., Awan* Asghar Kanwal, Alvi J. M. (2025). FACTORS AFFECTING THE TRAINING OF VEGETABLE GROWERS ABOUT TUNNEL FARMING UNDER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (F&VDP) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(1): 41-46. doi: 10.5958/j.0976-058X.48.1.007.

    ABSTRACT

    The climate and soils in Pakistan supports production of many vegetables. Tunnel farming is a new idea for vegetables due to increasing population and shortage of land for agricultural use. Punjab government is doing its effort to introduce this technology among farmers to increase their vegetable production. Fruit and vegetable Development Project (F&VDP) was also launched by the Government of Punjab. The present study was conducted in Faisalabad district of Punjab, Pakistan. In Faisalabad, there were 12 Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) working under F&VDP, out of which six FFSs were selected randomly for collecting data through interview schedule. From each selected FFS, 20 respondents were selected at random, making a total sample of 120 respondents. The data were analyzed through the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Based on the findings of the present study, it was concluded that lack of capital was ranked first and there was also interaction between education of the respondents and efficiency of the training programme. It is suggested that there should be facility of small credit schemes for poor farmers and also provide education facilities to the farmers to enhance their adoption level of new technology.

    REFERENCES

    1. Dorg, W. (2003). Yield and economic of high tunnel for production of warm season vegetable crop. Hort Technology. 13:339–343.
    2. Gao, Z., J. Zhang, S. Liu and X. Yi. (2005). Effect of reformed plastic tunnel on environmental factors on China rose cut flower growth. Acta Agric. Shanghai. 21:49–52.
    3. Government of Punjab. (2012). Fruit and Vegetable Development Project in Punjab. Directorate General Agriculture (Ext, & AR), Punjab.
    4. Khan, I. A. (2000). Introduction In Malik, M. N. (Ed.) Horticulture. Biotech Books. Delhi, India, 3-53.
    5. Kumar and Srivastava. (1997). Influence of plastic coverings on the micro-climate under Low Plastic Tunnels. Veg. Sci. 24(2): 83-86.
    6. Latif, U. (2010). Role of Rural Women in Vegetable Production in City District Lahore. M.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Ext. Thesis, U. A., Faisalabd.
    7. Mahmood, N., Anees, M., Ahmad, S. and Zakaullah. (2011). Effect of mulching on vegetables production in tunnel farming. Mycopath 9(1):21-24.
    8. Mahmood, C. K. (2012). Kitchen Gardening Scheme to Benefit Poor. “The Nation” January 03, 2012.
    9. Munawar, M. (2012). Action Research Concerning Women Empowerment in Union Council No. 133, Faisalabad. M.Sc (Hons) Thesis, Institute of Agri. Extension and Rural Development Univ. of Agri., Faisalabad.
    10. Pradhan, S. (2003). Vegetable Growing: Status, Future, and Issues. Birla Publications, New Delhi, India.
    11. Rafique, M. R. (2011). Off-Season vegetable production. Pakistan’s First Science and Technology Blog, dated: 28-12-2011.
    12. Singh, B. and N. P. S. Sirohi. (2006). Protected cultivation of vegetables in India: Problems and Future Prospects. Acta Hort.710:339-342.
    13. Singh, B. (1998). Vegetable production under protected conditions: Problems and Prospects. Indian Soc. Veg. Sci. Souvenir: Silver Jubilee, National Symposium Dec. 12-14, 1998, Varanasi, U.P. India pp. 90.
    14. Singh, A., Syndor A., Deka B. C., Singh R. K. and Patel R. K. (2012). The effect of microclimate inside low tunnels on off-season production of strawberry. Scientia Horticulturae. 144:36–41.
    15. Talib, U. (2012). To assess the role of Agricultural Extension “Hub Programme” in the dissemination of improved agricultural technology among farmers in tehsil Faisalabad sadar. M.Sc. (Hons.) Thesis, Institute of Agri. Extension and Rural Development Univ. of Agri., Faisalabad.
    16. Thakur, D. S. (1994). High Stakes for Banks in Off-season Vegetables Production and Marketing. Bihar J. Agric. Mgt. 2 (1): 89-95.
    17. Werner, R. (1991). The Income Prospects of Vegetable Growing in Close Proximity to the Market. Institute for Land. Wirtschaffluche Belnelislulzre Del’ Universital Mohenheul. 7l (68): 393-403.
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