{"id":171436,"date":"2020-11-09T08:23:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T06:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/agriculture-best-extension-practices\/"},"modified":"2020-11-09T08:23:16","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T06:23:16","slug":"agriculture-best-extension-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/agriculture-best-extension-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Agriculture Best Extension Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agriculture Best Extension Practices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Kenya Event on 2021-01-25 08:30:00<\/i><\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION
\nApplication of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education is called extension. The field of 'extension' now encompasses a wide range of communication and learning activities organized for rural people by educators from different disciplines. Agricultural extension services provide critical knowledge in the form of techniques and skills to farmers, with the aim to improve the productivity and sustainability of their operations. Over the years, improvements in extension services have been noted. This have culminated into best extension practices. Such extension methods promote existing, location-specific knowledge and experience that farmers have. <\/p>\n

DURATION
\n5 Days<\/p>\n

COURSE OBJECTIVES
\nUpon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
\n\u2022\tUnderstand the historical context and evolution of extension and advisory systems
\n\u2022\tGain insights in extension approaches, models and methods, in order to apply in their own settings
\n\u2022\tBe able to organize demonstrations\/ farmer field days.
\n\u2022\tAcquire tactics and be able to provide trainings.
\n\u2022\tInspire farmers to contribute towards extension processes so that they too can have a say over the quality of service.
\n\u2022\tGet knowledge on the use of posters, radio and ICT for outreach.
\n\u2022\tBe able to encourage interaction and sharing information within groups \/ associations.<\/p>\n

COURSE OUTLINE
\n\u2022\tConcepts in agricultural extension
\n\u2022\tHistorical context for the evolution of extension and advisory systems
\n\u2022\tPrimary agricultural development goals
\n\u2022\tPrimary objectives of agricultural extension and advisory services
\n\u2022\tClientele to be served by a pluralistic agricultural extension and advisory system
\n\u2022\tExtension approaches, models and methods
\n\u2022\tDemand-driven or farmer-led extension
\n\u2022\tMarket-driven Extension
\n\u2022\tFinancial constraints limiting the effectiveness of public extension systems
\n\u2022\tChallenges and opportunities
\n\u2022\tGroup formation and management for participatory research and extension
\n\u2022\tTools and approaches for participatory research and development
\n\u2022\tProgress and process monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment<\/p>\n

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\nNairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n

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