The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the food. This chapter outlines the main extension methods which can be used and contains some guidance on how to choose appropriate methods for different target groups. Also known as agriculture economic advisor, agricultural consultant, farm economic techniques advisor agricultural extension o. Recognizing the importance of agricultural extension in providing farmers with appropriate information as well as its potential contribution to increasing productivity and addressing rural poverty.
Benjamin department of agricultural education, federal college of education, obudu, crossriver state, nigeria. Agricultural extension programs improve yields and incomes for farmers. Pdf extensioneducation methods to facilitate learning in. Ilo publications can be obtained through major booksellers or ilo local offices in many countries. Radio forms part of the extension and advisory services that support agricultural value chains. Research and extension systems play major role in generation and dissemination of agricultural technologies aiming at enhancing the income of farmers. The basic philosophy of agricultural extension was established in the more highly developed countries over the past century. For more detailed information on the use of these manuals refer to the introduction of volume i. Agricultural extension in relation to other rural improvement programs. This manual discusses water quality, nonpoint source pollution and the selection and use of bmps for manure, agricultural compost, and chemical fertilizer. Improving agricultural extension a reference manual. Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Newly formed nations, the rural population of which formerly maintained a subsistence agriculture with limited industry, found it essential to establish a betterbalanced economy. Abstract a study was carried out to analysis the situation of sustainable agricultural extensioneducation methods in iran.
The verification study for agriculture and rural development had been implemented during 2 years from july 2004 to july 2005. In the agricultural development world, when we talk about agricultural education and training aet most people think of extension activitiesexperts helping farmers in the field on specific skills. Sofranko, daya, a textbook of research methodology in social sciences. Trained agents visit communities to ensure the dissemination of current best practices, organize cooperatives, and implement secondary programs. Pdf chapter 44 agricultural extension researchgate. Agricultural extension also known as agricultural advisory services plays a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity, increasing food security, improving rural livelihoods, and promoting agriculture as an engine of propoor economic growth. The field of extension now encompasses a wider range of communication and learning activities organized for rural people by educators from different disciplines, including agriculture, agricultural marketing, health, and business studies. Extension education in agricultural and rural development. Improving agricultural extension a reference manual oer africa. Agricultural extension activity is important agrarianpolitical instrument of the state which stimulates the development of agricultural production.
The instrument used to achieve objectives of the study. We furnish full variation of this ebook in doc, txt, pdf, djvu, epub formats. Review article study of role of agricultural extension in the. Evaluation of the success of extension delivery programmes, in most cases,has focused on farmers. It has no executive function for the department, and acts instead as a place where extension partners can share. Improving agricultural extension khyber pakhtunkhwa. Farmers perception of effectiveness of agricultural extension delivery in crossriver state, nigeria. The economic contributions of agricultural extension to agricultural.
Farmers perception of effectiveness of agricultural. It is hoped that this manual will prove of value to those. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations. As the global population climbs to an expected 8,000 million by 2025, today at least 800 million people suffer from chronic hunger. Benefits a deeper appreciation and understanding of the process in which professionals from varying disciplines work together toward a common goal. The difference between agricultural education and extension. Consequently, achieving agricultural devel opment is a necessary condition for reducing food insecurity, but. If you believe that any material in vtechworks should be removed, please see our policy and procedure for requesting that material be amended or removed. Without agricultural extension, farmers would lack access to the support and services required to improve their agriculture and other productive activities. Important books for agricultural extension competitive exams.
An agricultural value chain is defined as the people and activities that bring a basic agricultural product like maize or vegetables or cotton from obtaining inputs and production. Agricultural extension officer agricultural extension o. A reference manual for extension agents was compiled as one of the need based activities identified and agreed upon in the pdm of asap. Agricultural extension service has to be competent in agricultural skills, to communicate efficiently with producers and stimulate them to acquire new knowledge. A concept of agricultural extension widely used in fao is one included in the fao publication agricultural extension. Role of agricultural extension in the sustainable agricultural development figure 1. Pdf improving agricultural extension a reference manual. Pdf agricultural extension approaches to enhance the. To make sustainable improvements to the agricultural value chain, including an individual farmer. The critical importance of extension can be understood better if its three main elements are considered. By biratu, gizachew kebede a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of master of science in management of natural resources and sustainable agriculture mnrsa. This manual is a practical guide for extension workers in agriculture. New and improved technology is of little value in increasing agri. Agricultural extension and its impact on food crop diversity and the livelihood of farmers in guduru, eastern wollega, ethiopia.
Jan 25, 2016 in the agricultural development world, when we talk about agricultural education and training aet most people think of extension activitiesexperts helping farmers in the field on specific skills. Agricultural extension is a service or system which assists farm people, through educational procedures, in improving farming methods and techniques. This is the manual for agricultural extensions for khettara area. Experience has shown that the majority of farmers are not persuaded to apply new innovative techniques by simple field demonstrations. A principle of the departments extension approach is the use of a wide range of different extension methods. Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Poverty, hunger, economic growth, food production, and natural resource degradation are all great challenges in todays world.
Farmers handbook on basic agriculture preface a griculture is an important sector of indian economy as more than half of its population relies on agriculture as principle source of income. This approach is a waste of time and money in many areas where it is implemented. Improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods a knowledge sharing experience. It contains simple, easy to follow tools on the commonly used extension methods and an outline of how extension may be planned and implemented. The manual was prepared based on the result of a verification study. Agricultural extension manual for extension workers. Agricultural extension is the term used to describe the process by which rural people are persuaded. Table of contents food and agriculture organization of the united. Official pdf, 50 pages world bank documents world bank group. However, according to this study public agricultural extension system is considered one of the largest and most suitable foundations for information and knowledge that improves the agricultural. Agricultural extension and its impact on food crop diversity. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorsement by the international labour office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product or process is not a sign of disapproval. Most of sources of each subjected listed in the further reading section at the end of the.
Training manual for extension staff and farmers the system of rice intensification sri is a package of practices especially developed to improve the production of rice with less water. In the absence of such published material and organized training programs on the subject, this. It provides lists of more common bmps for preliminary consideration. Improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods a knowledge sharing experience printed on recycled paper printed in the philippines asian development bank 6 adb avenue, mandaluyong city 1550 metro manila, philippines. This study provides some answers to these questions by undertaking statistical and econometric analysis on data from a farm investment climate assessment ica conducted in cambodia. A sample of 87 respondents was selected through simple random sampling.