Technological needs of farmwomen in processing and preservation of fruits

The study was conduct purposively in Amreli district of Gujarat state. Eleven villages from Amreli Taluka was selected using purposive sampling method. Random sampling method was used for selection of 110 farm women (ten farm women from each village). Interview technique was used to collect data and interview schedule was developed for extent of participation and knowledge. Frequency, per cent, mean per cent scores, mean weighted scores and other tool & techniques were used to analyse thedata.Overall mean weighted score of participation of rural women in different fruit processing and preservation practices was 0.45. Majority of them (68.18%) were in the category of poor. The overall knowledge gap in fruit processing and preservation practices was 66.85 percent.