ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING NEEDS AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE

ABSTRACT Poultry production reveals that disease, high cost of feeding and poor quality of commercial feeds dues to abuses from the manufacturers have poised to be a major challenges faced by Poultry farmers which has contributed to low production. This study investigated the Assessment of Training Needs of Poultry farmers in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Research was carried out to determine the constraints to poultry production. And also to achieve this main objective, the study examined the personal characteristics of poultry farmers, identified the sources of information frequently used by farmers on poultry production. Both Descriptive and inferential statistics tools were used in analyzing the data to achieve the objective of the study. Primary data was collected from the poultry farmers through the administration of a well-structured interview schedule. Also, the distribution of respondents by training needed and extent of training needed by Poultry farmers, based on housing practice; shed sanitization, Lighting, Roof management system, ventilation and housing management where the respondents needed training based on housing practice. The Result of the Pearson product moment correlation shown that the selected socio-economic characteristics such as age, gender, marital status, religious, educational level, farming experience, were insignificant. conclusion, this study underscores the critical importance of understanding the training needs of poultry farmers as a fundamental step toward enhancing their productivity and sustainability. The findings reveal a significant demand for training in advanced poultry management practices, with a considerable majority of farmers expressing receptiveness to new information and techniques. The Study therefore recommends that Agricultural extension services should create customized training programs that address the specific needs identified by poultry farmers, particularly in areas such as disease management and biosecurity. Strengthening support mechanisms, including financial assistance and infrastructure development, will enable poultry farmers to overcome identified limitations in production. Leveraging technology, such as mobile apps and online platforms, can facilitate better access to vital information and training resources for poultry farmers. So as to reduce disease and high cost of feedings in the study Area.