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"Agricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific
research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer
education. The field of extension now encompasses a wider range of
communication and learning activities organised for rural people by
professionals from different disciplines, including agriculture,
agricultural marketing, health, and business studies. Extension
practi-tioners can be found throughout the world, usually working for
government agencies.
The present publication on agricultural extension is a thorough, practical
handbook that explains the purpose, importance, and far-reaching effects of
agricultural extension throughout the world. The information presented
tells how to establish, communicate, and implement effective agricultural
extension programs that address specific needs and long-term goals in any
location. It is highly recommended for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of agricultural or rural development studies in departments of
agriculture, agricultural economics, geography, development studies, and
rural sociology, agricultural extension educators and researchers, and
other professionals working with extension in government and associated
organisations."
[from Blurb]
Contents
Preface
1. Introduction to Agricultural Extension
2. Development of Agricultural Extension
3. Worldwide Extension Programmes
4. Demand-driven Agricultural Extension
5. Forestry Extension Systems
6. Aquaculture Extension Systems
7. Agricultural Extension Reforms
8. Agricultural Extension and Food Security
9. Strategic Extension Campaign
10. Role of Women in Agricultural Extension
11. Innovations in Agricultural Extension
12. Modernisation of Extension Systems
13. ICTs in Agricultural Extension
14. Management of Extension Programmes
15. Human Resource Planning for Extension Services
16. Monitoring Extension Systems
17. Evaluation of Extension Programmes
Bibliography
Index
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