TRAINING NEEDS OF CASHEW FARMERS IN SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Farmers continue to rely on the traditional method of farming for cultivation of cashew and this has been reducing its bumper production. This study therefore assessed training needs of cashew farmers in Surulere Local Government Area. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 100 cashew Farmers in the study area. Data were collected using interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools and logit model were used. The mean number of years spent in school was 6 years. The training status of respondents includes; fellow farmers (55%), village leaders (50%), extension agents (50%), radio (50%), television (65%), cashew buying agents (80%) and Villagers leaders (72%). It was concluded that most of the respondents received training on cashew production from buying agents while the least received training from village leaders, extension agents and radio. It was recommended that government and non -governmental organization should employ more extension agents. Extension agents should also, be re-engineered into more efficient extension service delivery to the Farmers.