A Trainer’s Manual on
Production Technology of Jute
(For Extension Personnel & Service Providers)
Cereal Systems Initiative in South Asia Bangladesh India Nepal Pakistan 1
Acknowledgement This manual has been compiled from many sources such as crijaf.org.in, www.jute.org, worldjute.com, and contributions from individuals such as Mr. A.K.M. Rahman and Dr. M.A. Mazid and many others. The text and the photographs that were used in this manual have been adopted from the above sources only. The main purpose of bringing the trainer’s manual revolves around meeting the educational and training needs of the stakeholders of the CSISA Project being implemented by IRRI-CIMMYT combine, and therefore, not intended for any commercial purposes but for the internal use only. Sincere gratitude is being expressed herewith to each and every source that has been instrumental in the effort put in the preparation of this manual. This manual is a guide and not a set of rules. It facilitates reflection, encourages learning and prepares for action.
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Introduction The Context Jute, a best fiber, is obtained from one of the most important cash crops of South Asia. Exported as manufactured goods and as raw fiber, it earns valuable foreign exchange. The fiber is chiefly used for manufacturing hessian, sacking and carpet backing. It is used for storing and transporting grains, pulses, spices, sugar, cement, fertilizer, minerals, cotton and wool all the world over. Jute is also used for making mats, tarpaulins, ropes and twines. Woollenized jute is used for manufacturing cheaper rugs, and mixed with cotton it is used for producing decorative cloth, curtains and upholstery. The jute sticks are largely used as fuel and also for making gunpowder charcoal. Since recently, the paper industry has been using it as a raw material for coarser paper. Resin-bonded pressed jute sticks make durable hard-board.
About the trainer’s manual Objective The manual focuses on strengthening the understanding of the target group on the concept of jute based production technology. To achieve this objective, the module is formulated to be participatory and explorative in nature, including field visit to enable participants gain first-hand experience. Methodology The training program would essentially comprise of both classroom and field session as well. The tools and processes used in the module seek to maximize participation and create awareness through insight. Good facilitation skill is required to ensure the participation of learners. Time/duration The module takes one day to complete. Keeping in view the convenience of the participants, the timing of the in-house sessions can be rescheduled to accommodate exposure visit to the field.
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Planning and Preparation for the Module Background Preparation
It is important to select an appropriate facilitator (in terms of an experienced person in agriculture extension activities: The Hub Manager, Extension Agronomist or any other person with training experience in agriculture) to strengthen capacity of the target group with available materials for successful implementation of the module. Facilitators who have up-to-date project information and technological initiatives are required to conduct this module.
Timing
The ideal time for conducting the program is during the day time, preferably between 10 am and 6 pm. This program should not clash or overlap with other important agriculture activities or training programs.
Venue
A venue located in the centre of the town is ideal so that the participants would find it easy to commute. The hall for training program should have enough space to accommodate the required number of participants. The hall should not have heavy furniture fixed and have comfortable seating arrangements. Catering arrangements are to be made for the participants. Toilet facilities are required for the participants.
Materials Needed
TV with CD Player or Computer/Laptop with white screen PPT Presentation Posters, pictorial charts etc
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Guidelines for Conducting the Module General
Group size should ideally be in between 15 and 20 Output/reflection of the session can be recorded on chart paper. This will be useful in participatory analysis. The module is to be used as a guide but not a set of rules. It facilitates reflection, encourages learning and prepares for action.
For Facilitators
Some guiding principles should be to - look, listen and learn. Facilitate. Don’t dominate. In order to ensure every one’s participation, ask questions and mix up with humor. Don’t rush. Relax. Discuss the output in reflection. Use the six helpers – what, who, where, when, why and how? Ask open ended questions. Show interest and enthusiasm in learning from participants. Be sensitive to them.
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Program Schedule Day: ______________________________ Date: _______________________________
Time 10.00 – 10.20
10.20 – 11.00
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 13.15 13.15 – 14.00 14.00 – 17.00
17.00 – 18.00
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Registration of the participants Introduction: Program Objectives; Session Plan; Introduction of the participants; Expectations of the participants Tea/Coffee Break Production technology of jute: Different varieties & Processes Lunch Field visit to observe the process of production processes of jute; followed by discussion Course evaluation, valediction & Close
Recording the names and other details of the participants
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Interaction with visuals
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Interaction with visuals (PPT)
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Field demonstration; Interaction with experienced farmers;
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Interaction
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Contents Session
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Introduction: Program Objectives, Session Plan and Participants Production technology of jute: Jute varieties, Global scenario, Crop Establishment, Various processes involved with cultivation of jute, Advantages
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Field Demonstration on the processes involved in the production of jute; Interactive session with the experienced farmers of jute ; followed by discussion
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Course evaluation, valediction & Close
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List of Annexes: 1) PPT 2) Feedback/evaluation Form 3) List of Participants-cum-Attendance Sheet
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Session Guide Session – I: Introduction – Program and Participants Objective: At the end of the session, participants will be able to…..
know each other’s background and involvement with production technology of jute which will enable active experience and knowledge sharing in the later part of the course have a common understanding on the program schedule and its contents
Time: 30 minutes Material required:
Cards Markers Glue Stick/Gum Bottle Pins Scissors
Methodology:
Exercise in pairs Introducing one another in pairs through interaction with each other.
Background Preparation:
Paste a chart paper on the wall to write the synthesis of the participants’ expectations. Cut chart papers into rectangular shaped small cards to enable participants write their expectations from the program.
Session Guide: Introduce yourself and welcome the participants. Brief them the objective of the training program and provide a brief outline of the program and contents. In this session, the participants will be introduced to the schedule and the contents of the program. They also get to know about each other.
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For introduction of individuals
Ask the participants to call out numbers and pair up with other persons (for example: Person having no.1 makes a pair with person no.2 or the person having last number; person no.3 makes a pair with person no.4 or person no.2 makes a pair with the person holding the penultimate number, etc).
When the pairs are formed, ask the participants in each pair to know their partners’ details with regard to name, place, age, literacy, size of land holdings, crops cultivating or any other important details and introduce him/her on their behalf to the larger group.
Give them a big clap when all the participants in pairs complete introducing their partners to the large group.
Variation: Depending on the education levels of the participants, facilitators can adapt a suitable method to try out differently.
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Session – II: Production technology of jute – Different varieties, Global scenario and processes involved with the cultivation of jute Objective: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to……
Identify different varieties of jute Explain the processes involved with the cultivation of jute. Assess the benefits of jute and jute goods.
Time: 90 minutes Material required:
Tools/material for power point presentation File/CD containing PPT on the concept of mat type nursery, mechanical rice transplanter, components, its advantages, etc Fact Sheet on production technology of jute
Methodology
Brain storming Explanation with the help of visual slides (PPT) Handling questions with appropriate answers
Preparatory work
Keep computer/laptop, white screen ready for slide show and re-check whether they are in working condition Prepare yourself well with the contents for the slide show
Session Process:
Explain the PPT slides one-by-one Keep asking questions to ensure participants able to understand the concept Keep the session as interactive as possible
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Explanatory Notes (for slides 2&3): Jute is a gift of nature, a fiber derived from a plant. In South Asia, it is fondly called the ‘golden fiber’ on account of its color and that it earns much needed foreign currency for the country. Jute is a product of South Asia and specifically a product of India and Bangladesh. Nearly 94% (2009-10) of world jute is grown in these two south Asian countries. Nepal is the other country of S outh Asia that grows jute but its production volume is not very significant. Another SA country Pakistan does not produce jute but processes and manufactures a good quantity of jute goods through import of raw jute fiber mainly from Bangladesh.
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Explanatory Notes: There are mainly two type of jute. They are capsularis (white) and olitorious (Tossa). While the capsularis fibre is whitish in colour and olitorious fibre is finer and stronger than the capsularis and is yellowish reddish, greyish in colour. Capsularis is normally sown between February to May while olitorious is sown between April to mid - June. Mesta is common word used for both Hibiscus cannabinus and H. sabdariffa which produces good fibre of commerce. These two species belong to the family Malvaceae with chromosome number 2n=36 and 2n=72 respectively.
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Explanatory Notes: H. cannabinus is popular in the Western world as kenaf. Hibiscus cannabinus is known by various names in India such as Bimli, Deccan hemp, Gogu, Channa, Ambadi, Gongkura, Sunkura, and Sunbeeja etc. while H. sabdariffa is known as roselle, java jute, Thai jute,Pusahemp, Tengrapat, Lalambadi, Chukair, Yerragogu, Palechi and Pundibeeja etc. Besides India the mesta is grown mainly in Argentina, China, Cuba, Egypt, Hewti, Guatamala, Italy, Iran, Indonesia, Mozambique, North Africa, New Guina, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Southern Part of Zimbabwe, Thailand, U.S.A and Russia.
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Explanatory Notes: Diversified jute products (DJPs) are an array of non-traditional goods produced by transforming jute to numerous value-added products through innovations and application of artistic skills. Pictures of some of the DJPs are shown above.
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Session - III: Field visit to observe the process on cultivation of jute Objective: At the end of the session, participants will be able to gain first-hand experience by getting their own selves involved in the live demonstration of the process of production technology of jute. Time: 3 hours Methodology:
Conducting a live demonstration on the production processes of jute Interaction of the participants with experienced farmers who adopted production technology of jute Handling questions with appropriate answers
Background Preparation:
Arrange a vehicle to transport the participants to a nearby field and back Give prior intimation to the farmer, whose field is used for carrying out the demonstration, about the timing and the number of participants For interaction with the participants, arrange a group of experienced farmers who adopted production technology of jute.
Session Process:
Carry out the demonstration Encourage the participants to ask questions, while interacting with the experienced farmers, to ensure that they are able to understand the process and get clarity on the doubts existed Keep the session as interactive as possible
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Session – IV: Course Evaluation, Valediction & Close Objectives: o Obtain the feedback from the participants with regard to the overall conduct of the training module for possible incorporation in the future event o Distribute course participation/completion certificates at the end of the course. Time: 30 minutes o Filling of feedback/evaluation forms : 10 minutes o Distribution of certificates : 10 minutes Material required:
Feedback forms Certificates
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Distribution of feedback forms containing both objective and descriptive questions
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Distribute the feedback forms to each participant and ask them to fill up without any discussion, to ensure that their views are not influenced by an articulate or talkative minority. Encourage them to write factual matter so that corrective measures/amendments can be taken up for the betterment of the training event in future. Collect the feedback forms Synthesize the program and compare the outputs with their expectations to ensure they wanted to learn these things from the training module. (Refer to the feedback/evaluation form given in Annex-3) Provide them the training material, if any (photocopies etc) Distribute the course participation/completion certificates
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Annexes Annex – 1: Power Point Presentation *See attachment
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Annex-2: Training Feedback/Evaluation Form
Training Program Feedback Form Location Program Title Venue
Start Date
End Date
Please evaluate the training program on the following parameters on a scale of 1-5 (1-Not satisfactory; 2-Satisfactory; 3-Good, 4-Excellent, 5-Outstanding) FACULTY EVALUATION
RATING
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Open Ended Feedback: Q1: Which 3 topics did you find most helpful to you? Why? 1. 2. 3.
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Name the 3 topics, which you found difficult to understand and absorb. Why?
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How would you utilize the learning from this program at work?
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Would you recommend this course to your peers? Why?
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Is there any factor that may prevent you from active use of what have you learnt today?
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Any suggestions for the improvement of this training program:
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Annex-3: List of Participants S.No
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Contact details : phone number and e-mail id Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail: Phone: e-mail:
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