scholarly journals The Competencies regarding Administrative and Supervisory Role of the Agricultural Extension Officers in the Rural and Agricultural Development of Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 412-418
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Extension

Organisational Adventures in District Government in Long An Province: Central Regulation Versus Local Initiative

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-305
Author(s):  
Natalie Hicks
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
The State ◽  
Central Regulation ◽  
Socialist Republic ◽  
Reform Era ◽  
Local Initiative ◽  
District Government

AbstractThis article explores the role of district government in agricultural development in Vietnam's Long An province from 1954 to the present. It argues that it is only in the reform era that the district has begun to realise its potential as a 'transmission belt' between the higher authorities and the grassroots. Under the South Vietnamese regime and in the pre-reform era of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, local initiative was stifled as policy was dictated from on high by central government, with disastrous consequences. In the reform era, district officials have been joined by 'associates of the state', such as agricultural extension officers, to develop innovative 'local' approaches to agricultural development. This has led to increased prosperity but also rising inequality. While the central government has been more willing to allow local experimentation under reform, its influence and interests are still felt, even at the district level. Most scholars emphasise a sharp break between pre-1975 and post-1975 Vietnam. By contrast, this article highlights the way in which there are important elements of continuity both between regimes and between the pre-reform and post-reform eras.

Application of Information Communication Technologies for Agricultural Development through Extension Services

2017 ◽  
pp. 52-101
Author(s):  
L. K. Mabe ◽  
O. I. Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Ict Tools

This chapter outlines the role that Information Communication Technologies (ICT) play in the global context and in Africa, agricultural extension and Agricultural development. The role of and use of ICT by extension officers, the trends of ICT in agricultural information management, how ICT bridge the digital divide as well as the types of ICT tools used by extension officers such as radio, television, computers and internet. It also gives the perspective about the factors that influences use of ICT by extension officers which are seen as playing an important role human development.

Application of Information Communication Technologies for Agricultural Development Through Extension Services

2020 ◽  
pp. 182-232
Author(s):  
L. K. Mabe ◽  
O. I. Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Ict Tools

This chapter outlines the role that Information Communication Technologies (ICT) play in the global context and in Africa, agricultural extension and Agricultural development. The role of and use of ICT by extension officers, the trends of ICT in agricultural information management, how ICT bridge the digital divide as well as the types of ICT tools used by extension officers such as radio, television, computers and internet. It also gives the perspective about the factors that influences use of ICT by extension officers which are seen as playing an important role human development.

scholarly journals Role of radio in agricultural advisory service in western region of Cameroon

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-206
Author(s):  
Fongang F. Guillaume ◽  
Feujeo K. Giselle ◽  
Melachio N. Martial
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Radio Stations ◽  
Advisory Service ◽  
Miscellaneous Information ◽  
Indispensable Tool

The objective of this article is to analyze the contribution of radios in agricultural advisory services and agricultural extension in the Western region of Cameroon. The study is focused on 3 of the 8 divisions of the region, those having around 70% of the radios of the region were particularly investigated, and it is about Menoua, Mifi and Bamboutos Divisions. With the help of structured questionnaires and interview guides, surveys were conducted with 13 radio broadcasters, 17 agricultural advisory agents and extension workers and 35 farmers' organization managers. The findings show that the region has 24 radio stations, divided into 3 main categories: public (12.5%), private (41.66%), and community (45.83) radio stations. The emergence of these radio stations had several reasons, amongst which the main are: the need to promote the activities of the rural areas (85%), inform, sensitize and advice the farmers (15%). Radio broadcasters are predominantly male (85%) having completed higher education (85%). They are made up of trained journalists (54%); on-the-job facilitators (31%) and agricultural technicians (15%). The content of the proposed programs cover training (50%), the raising of awareness (18%), advertisement (17%) and miscellaneous information (8%) on agricultural development and practices. The programs involved two categories of actors: farmers whose interaction with the radio is either by call (47%), text messages (7%), or by listening (46%); then the agricultural advisory agent for whom it is a flexible and indispensable tool for the execution of their various activities. Despite some infrastructural and logistical difficulties being encountered, the radio has effectively contributed to the improvement of agricultural activities in the region

scholarly journals Kinerja Penyuluh Pertanian Menurut Persepsi Petani: Studi Kasus di Kabupaten Landak

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ardita Ardita ◽  
Sucihatiningsih DWP ◽  
Dwi Widjanarko
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Development Factor ◽  
Paddy Farmers ◽  
Four Levels

Peranan penyuluh sangat penting dalam menyampaikan program pembangunan pertanian dan memberdayakan sumber daya manusia (petani). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis kinerja penyuluh pertanian di Kabupaten Landak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode campuran dengan penekatan embedded congruent. Responden dalam penelitian ini diambil dari petani komoditas padi di Kabupaten Landak dengan wilayah sampel penelitian Kecamatan Ngabang, Kecamatan Sengah Temila, dan Kecamatan Menyuke. Pengambilan sampel ditentukan secara purposive berjumlah 90 orang dalam pengisian koesioner, 4 orang informan primer dan 3 orang informan sekunder. Hasil analisis kuantitatif menunjukan bahwa berdasarkan penilaian responden kinerja penyuluh pertanian rata-rata berada pada kategori tinggi dengan persentase masing-masing: faktor pembangunan sumber daya manusia (PSM) sebesar 71,33%, faktor pemindahan teknologi (PT) pertanian sebesar 70,09% dan faktor pengetahuan dan keterampilan metode penyuluhan sebesar 71,50%. Indikator yang menempati posisi paling tinggi diantaranya pengukuhan kegiatan sosial ekonomi, menyediakan dan menyebarkan informasi teknologi, dan metode penyuluhan kelompok/ meeting. Teknik pengukuran kinerja penyuluh pertanian dilakukan menggunakan instrumen berbentuk skala likert 4 tingkatan.The role of extension is crucial in delivering agricultural development programs and empowering human resources (farmers). The purpose of this research is to analyze the performance of agricultural extension workers in Landak regency. This research uses the mix methods with embedded congruent approach. The respondents in this research were taken from paddy farmers in Landak regency with the sample areas in Ngabang district, Sengah Temila district, and Menyuke district. The sampling was determined purposively which includes 90 people in filling the questioner, four primary informants and three secondary informants.The results of quantitative analysis based on the respondents' assessment towards the performance of the agricultural extension workers showed averagely at high category with the percentage of each: human resource development factor (PSM) 71.33%, agriculture technology transfer factor (PT) amounted to 70.09% and the extension methods knowledge and skills factor is 71.50%. The highest indicators are; the inauguration of social and economic activities, the provision and the dissemination of information technology, and the methods of counseling groups/ meetings. Measurement techniques of agricultural extension performance was done using a four levels likert scale instrument.

scholarly journals The Role of Agricultural Extension in Increasing Competence and Income Rice Farmers

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-88
Author(s):  
Andri Amaliel Managanta
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Positive Effect

The success of agricultural development in Indonesia in developing the ability of farmers is inseparable from the role of extension services carried out professionally. This study aims to (1) Analyzing the level of farmers 'perceptions about the role of extension workers in improving the competence of rice farmers in Tayawa Village, and (2) Analyzing factors that influence the level of farmers' perceptions about the role of extension workers in increasing the competence of rice farmers in Tayawa Village. This research uses a survey method with a descriptive analysis approach and a quantitative paradigm, supplemented with qualitative data information to support and sharpen quantitative analysis. The level of competence of middle rice farmers tends to be low, due to the weak role of agricultural extension workers. The role of the instructor as a communicator, facilitator, educator, and communicator turned out to have a positive effect on increasing the competence of rice farmers. But now these factors tend to be low so that it is still lacking in efforts to increase the competence of rice farmers.

A critical review and re-assessment of theories of smallholder decision-making: a case of conservation agriculture households, Zambia

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Bwalya Umar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Uncertain Environments

AbstractDifferent theories have been posited that try to explain the decision-making process of smallholders especially regarding the adoption of new technologies or new agricultural techniques. The objective of this paper is to review and re-assess the dominant household production theories to explain the decision making of smallholders practicing conservation agriculture (CA) in the southern, eastern, and central provinces of Zambia. It also discusses the potential role of CA toward economic development. It finds that the CA smallholders studied did not aim to maximize profits but tried to secure household consumption from their own production before any other considerations in risky and uncertain environments. Their response to economic incentives was contingent on minimizing risks associated with securing a minimum level of livelihood and investing into local forms of insurance. This paper concludes that the ability for CA to contribute to rural livelihoods and economic development would depend on how adequately the factors that hinder smallholder agricultural development in general are addressed.

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