Current extension service models, what works and what does. This document is aec 361, one of a series of the agricultural education and communication department, florida cooperative extension service, institute of food and agricultural sciences, university. Agriculture extension books pdf, lecture notes, sample. A programmer according to 5, a programmer in agricultural extension is an individual who provides leadership and performs tasks that are. Agricultural extension manual for extension workers. Theories of agricultural development the main aim of agricultural development is the improvement of material and social welfare of the people.
Participatory extension approaches pea in zimbabwe table of contents acknowledgements 1 foreword 2 what this booklet is about 3 background to agricultural extension 4 defining participatory extension approaches pea 15 defining some methods and tools used in the pea process 19 processes and steps leading to best practices 25. Pdf agricultural extension approaches to enhance the. Principles of effective extension educational programs1 nick t. Pgdaem aem104 participatory approaches in agricultural. The new edition continues to present basic principles which can be applied to all situations, but has been revised to take account of the changes that have. In agricultural extension, there are also certain principles on which the subject matter is based on. Extension approaches liberia and its extension approaches since the 1950, liberia for example has practiced several extension approaches, with support from donors or from the governments own resources. Progamme planning in extension system, an effective tool. Agricultural extension approaches aciar australian centre. Extension education theoretical framework extension manual em 0220 with criterion referenced assessment tools for more information on this and other topics visit the university of maryland extension website at. Matsyapuri, cochin682029 the term extension education was coined and used in the year 1873 by the cambridge university in england to mean. To stimulate students interest and understanding about the concept and practice of extension and the need for extension in agricultural development 2. Agricultural extension is important to improve farming. 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.
Improving agricultural extension khyber pakhtunkhwa. The basic assumption with this approach is that technology and information are available which are not. The centrally sponsored scheme, support to state extension programme for extension reforms based on atma model is an important initiative for revitalization of extension system in the states. The purpose of this report is to identify strengths, weaknesses and best practice from pacific experiences with extension. There are a lot of rural and agricultural development programmes in nigeria. Mission statement the mission of the journal of agricultural extension is to publish conceptual papers and empirical research that tests, extends, or builds agricultural extension theory and contributes to the practice of extension worldwide.
Singh1 and dibyanshu shekhar2 introduction indias agricultural extension system is at a pivotal point in its evolution. Extension is also critical to move research from the lab to the field and to ensure a return on investment in research by translating new knowledge into. Extension enables people to interact with each other and outsiders to gain information, insights, knowledge and skills to improve their capacity to solve problems, improve productivity, and upgrade their quality of life. Agricultural extension has undergone a paradigm shift, from transfer of technology tot approaches to innovation systems approaches, which perceive the agricultural development process as complex and dynamic and with institutional pluralism against the conventional linear and unidirectional approaches. Modern extension approaches for livelihood improvement for resource poor farmers k. The scheme aimed at promoting decentralized, market driven and farmerled. Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Assessment of the factors impacting agricultural extension. Participatory approaches in agricultural extension 2 credits. This approach often focuses on the expressed needs of farmers groups and its goal is increased production.
Approaches and methods for community participation course 104 1 post graduate diploma in agricultural extension management pgdaem aem104 participatory approaches in agricultural extension 2 credits national institute of agricultural extension management an organization of the ministry of agriculture, govt. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A summary of extension approaches and methods referred to in this report. Modern strategic planning and quality management tools and approaches should be utilized in developing or restructuring extension organizations or institutions. Agricultural extension approaches aciar australian. These principles guide the agricultural extension officer and service provider to work in an organized way to ensure smooth flow of agricultural extension service at the door step of farmers. Extension itself has transformed over the decades in the pacific, from traditionally being an. In kenya, numerous approaches have been tried with varying success. Agricultural extension is an important tool for rural development, especially in less industrialized counties extension workers play a vital role in educating farmers to produce better crops and more productive animals at lower cost. Evaluating the impact of agricultural extension programmes. Agricultural extension is an ongoing process that communicate useful information to the people and assist them to use the information or technology to improve the quality of their life, their families and communities.
A principle of the departments extension approach is the use of a wide range of different extension methods. Ppt extension teaching methods hudu zakaria academia. This document is aec 361, one of a series of the agricultural education and communication department, florida cooperative extension service, institute of food and agricultural sciences, university of florida. Agricultural extension activity is important agrarianpolitical instrument of the state which stimulates the development of agricultural production. Pdf available in international journal of current microbiology and applied sciences 72.
Success is measured by the numbers of farmers actively participating and the sustainability of local extension organizations. In contrast to several other approaches, this approach assumes that technology and knowledge that are appropriate. If we think of learning methods instead of teaching methods, we will be able to choose methods which the learners will be able to continue to use between classes, out of class, when we are not present. Modern extension approaches for livelihood improvement for. The extension programs designed for farmers are known as agricultural extension. Principles of effective extension educational programs. Some of the trends like the recognition of the importance of farmers itk, strengthening of. The workshop was organized around three main topics. To improve its costeffectiveness, proper strategies to advocate favorable and explicit agricultural extension policies are needed.
Approaches in extension extension approach axinn, 1988 defined as a style of action, embodying the philosophy of an extension system which, by and large determines the direction and naturestyle of the various aspects of that system, such as its structure, leadership, program, methods and techniques, resources, and linkages. Generally, agricultural extension can be defined as the delivery of information inputs to farmers. Pdf current concepts and approaches in agricultural. Progamme planning in extension system, an effective tool for. To discuss history of agricultural extension in the world and. Principles of agricultural extension arid agriculture. Extension education concepts and approaches krishna srinath central institute of fisheries technology p. Ict applications in agricultural extension management in collaboration with the national institute of agricultural extension management manage, india, under feed the future intervention of usaid on october 10th to 19th, 2016 at mail. Many different agricultural extension models have been utilized in developing countries in order to bring about rural development. Extension approaches ruforum institutional repository. Although the following classification, made primarily for agriculture, is not complete and the distinctions between the types are not absolute, it gives an idea of the possibilities and opportunities that exist for the extension planner and for the policy and decisionmaker at the national level.
Ppt agricultural extension powerpoint presentation. Agricultural extension service has to be competent in agricultural skills, to communicate efficiently with producers and stimulate them to acquire new knowledge. Changes in extension approachesexperiences from different states after the close of the world bank supported national agricultural extension project naep, the central support to the state extension services dried up and many state governments initiated different extension approaches. Current concepts and approaches in agricultural extension in kenya. They provide an opportunity for group based learning, can stimulate group development and cooperation between farmer s, and are a costeffective means of delivering extension messages. Agricultural extension is the term used to describe the process by which rural people are persuaded. Changes in extension approaches experiences from different states after the close of the world bank supported national agricultural extension project naep, the central support to the state extension services dried up and many state governments initiated different extension approaches. The naads programme is designed to make extension advisory services more responsive to farmers needs.
Get the latest books from publishers such as asia tech publications, teri press, phi learning at best price. Ugandanew approaches to agricultural extension sasakawa. Achievements and challenges in agricultural extension in india. In some countries the educational roleof extension has been given. Also, this situation stimulates the need for new approaches to promote the transition of new innovations into concrete benefits to poor farmers in developing countries hellin, 2012. Implementation is often decentralized and flexible. Buy agriculture extension textbooks, lecture notes, sample papers online at kopykitab. Theories and models of agricultural development udemezue jc1 and osegbue eg2 1 staff of national root crops research institute, nigeria 2department of agricultural economics and extension, chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university, nigeria submission. Overviewthis project surveyed approaches to agricultural extension practice change and new ideas about improved ways forward.
Department of rural development and agricultural extension. Indeed, the best form of extension teaching is one when the learners are learning on their own. Alternative approaches of funding agricultural extension and advisory services. Approaches and methods for community participation. The first step in the process of agricultural development is. Ict applications in agricultural extension management in collaboration with the national institute of agricultural extension management manage, india, under feed the future intervention of usaid on october 10th to. Chapter 2 alternative approaches to organizing extension extension goals alternative ways of organizing extension present and future role of extension staff.
Therefore, it is often seen as integrated approach to improving the environment and well being of the people of the community 2. Since independence, the extension system has focused on four major strategies, reflecting. The general admission requirement for the msc program in the field of rural development and agricultural extension is successful completion of academic requirements of the b. There are five major agricultural extension systems devoted to extension work in. Kromah, abibatu 2016 extension approaches in agricultural. Farm households and rural communities face more and bigger challenges because of climate change. Definition of several extension approaches food and agriculture. A reference manual for extension agents was compiled as one of the need based activities identified and agreed upon in the pdm of asap. Current concepts and approaches in agricultural extension. Agricultural extension approaches to enhance the knowledge of. Ministry of agriculture at central level, including the.
In the absence of such published material and organized training programs on the subject, this. To get the best value for money from a demonstration, other farmers should be encouraged to participate in the learning process. Importance of agricultural extension evidence from many countries show that agricultural extension is a propoor public investment. Pacific examples of good extension practice pacific islands extension strategy consultancy report to spc 1. Agriculture extension books pdf, lecture notes, sample papers. Post graduate diploma in agricultural extension management. Conducting regular group extension events at the demonstration site. In the future, the social media, agricultural education, village panchayats, offline initiation of ict could be helpful for effective extension of.
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