scholarly journals Impact of Extension Services Introduced to Vegetable Producers who are using Protected Agriculture at Southern West Bank – Palestine: أثر الخدمات الإرشادية المقدمة لمزارعي الخضروات بنظام البيوت المحمية في جنوب الضفة الغربية بفلسطين

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talat Abu Rajab Tamimi ,  Haroon Mohamad Atawneh
Keyword(s):  
West Bank ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Personal Variable

This research tries to discover the level of agricultural extension services that presented to the vegetable farmers in protected houses; it also tests the level of the benefits from these services with the check of the relation between the level of extension services and all the independent variables. The data collected through a survey from personal interviews. The survey was two parts, the first includes questions to check personal variable while the second includes 10 questions to test the extension services presented to vegetable farmers and other 10 questions to test the level of benefits from these services. The sample was farmers in southern West Bank – Palestine (Hebron and Bethlehem). The main findings were that the farmers disappointed by the introduced services and related to the wall posters and the extension films. The research concludes that there is a weakness in the level of the presented extension services. In addition, the level of benefits for farmers from these services is limited. The researches have recommended the importance of review the tools that used for agricultural extension services. In addition, to use the agricultural consultancy as an important tool in vegetable extension service.  

Bridging Gender Gaps in Provision of Agricultural Extension Service Using ICT

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sanga ◽  
V. J. Kalungwizi ◽  
C. P. Msuya
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Radio Programs ◽  
Important Evidence

This article was designed to present the assessment of the effectiveness of radio - based, impact driven smallholder farmer extension service system provided by FVR to enhance accessibility of extension services to women and men in the project areas of Tanzania. Specifically, this paper assessed women and men farmers' access to ICT and factors influencing the utilization of ICT to deliver agricultural information and knowledge. The paper used data from impact assessment survey of the project conducted between April 2012 and June 2012. These data were complemented by focus group discussion involving members of gender advisory panel that had been established in the selected project sites. Quantitative data were analyzed to yield frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. Even though ownership of mobile phones and radio was higher among women in all study areas both men and women farmers' had almost the same percentage in accessibility to agricultural extension information. The factors that affected women and men farmers to get quality agricultural information via these ICT tools were namely: poor radio signal reception, power outrage and poor timing of radio programs among others. This is important evidence that careful use of ICT can reduce gender imbalance in agricultural extension services and information delivery.

scholarly journals Smallholder farmers willingness to pay for privatized agricultural extension services in Tigray National Regional State, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Kidane Tesfay Gebreegziabher ◽  
Gidey Kidu Mezgebo
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service

This study assessed farmers’ willingness to pay for privatization of agricultural extension services and examined factors that determine willingness to pay for those services. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 240 households. Data were collected using household survey, focus group discussion and key informant interview tools. Data were analyzed using percentage and logit model. Results showed that 58% of the respondents were willing to pay for the privatization of agricultural extension services. Farm size, age, family size, credit access, frequency of extension contact and income were significantly influenced farmers’ willingness to pay for privatization of agricultural extension services. Privatization of agricultural extension services encourages graduates of agricultural sciences to launch consultancy firms and this engenders professional entrepreneurship. Number of visits, socioeconomic, and institutional factors must be given emphasis for privatizing the agricultural extension service in Ethiopia. Moreover, government should launch privatization parallel to the public agricultural extension services Keywords: Agricultural extension service, willingness, privatization. Ethiopia

Adaptation of an Agricultural Extension Service to Changing Conditions : The Case of Israel

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham Blum ◽  
Robert. H. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Critical Problem ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Know How ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Informal Knowledge ◽  
Extension System ◽  
New Immigrants

The first agricultural extension services were created, when previous attempts to spread know-how were no longer appropriate. One of the major criteria to evaluate existing extension systems is to analyze, how they adapted their services to different client groups and to changed agro-technical, economical and social circumstances. The paper analyzes what major changes were needed in the Israeli extension system, and how the extension service adapted its work to these changes. The major challenges were: how to work with new immigrants and growers in different settlement types, how to up-grade advisers’ formal and informal knowledge level. The most critical problem came with serious cuts and governmental demand to privatize the agricultural extension service.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Penyuluh Pertanian Terhadap Kepuasan Petani Dalam Pengembangan Usaha Tani Di Kabupaten Pidie

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-98
Author(s):  
Mujiburrahmad Mujiburrahmad ◽  
Akhmad Baihaqi ◽  
Ira Manyamsari
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
National Development ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTAgricultural activities still have a very strategic role in supporting national development, both for economic growth and equitable development. The strategic role of the agricultural sector for economic growth includes: food producers for the population of Indonesia, foreign exchange earners through exports, providers of industrial raw materials, increased employment and business opportunities, increased GDP, poverty alleviation and improvement of agricultural human resources through agricultural extension activities. The purpose of this study is to, (1) Knowing farmers' satisfaction with extension services in farming development in Pidie District, and (2) Knowing the relationship between the quality of agricultural extension services to the development of farming in Pidie District. This research was carried out in the Dayah Syarief Village, Mutiara District, Pidie District. The sample in this study were all farmers who numbered 90 people. The independent variables in this study are: (X1), Response (X2), Confidence (X3), Empathy (X4), Physical Evidence (X5) and Farmer Decision (Y) as the dependent variable. Data is collected using the survey method through a questionnaire filled out by Farmers. The data processing in this study will use the SPSS program (Statistical Package for the Social Science). The satisfaction of farmer with extension services in farming development in Busu Dayah Syarief Village, Mutiara District, Pidie District based on the results of research on Farmer Satisfaction variables obtained an average value of (4.18), so that respondents' assessment of the Farmer Satisfaction variable was influenced by variables of reliability, responsiveness , Belief, empathy and physical evidence. The relationship of the quality of agricultural extension services to the development of farming in Busu Dayah Syarief Village, Mutiara District, Pidie District, based on the results of the analysis concluded that of the five variables studied, it turns out the Confidence variable (X3) has the most dominant influence of 0.422% on Farmer Satisfaction. The relationship between the dependent and independent variables is each variable Reliability (X1), Responsiveness (X2), Confidence (X3), Empathy (X4), and Physical Evidence (X5) to Farmer Satisfaction with a correlation index of 0.978 or 97.8 % This means that the relationship is very strong. Then the index of determination of each variable Reliability (X1), Responsiveness (X2), Confidence (X3), Empathy (X4), and Physical Evidence (X5) is 0.957 or 95.7%, this means that the 5 variables have a significant effect towards farmer satisfaction in farming development, and by 4.3% which is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.Keywords: Extension, Farmers, Agriculture, Satisfaction.

scholarly journals An investigation into the factors facilitating extension services available to fish farmers in Ijebu-Ode agricultural extension zone, Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-218
Author(s):  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
S. I. Ezeani ◽  
O. T. Onifade
Keyword(s):  
Fish Farming ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Extension Zone

Extension services bridge the gap between research and farmers for increased productivity and improved livelihood. The study investigated the factors facilitating extension services available to fish farmers in Ijebu Ode Agricultural Extension Zone, Ogun State, aimed to determine fish farmers' preferences, the costs and returns of fishes and the constraints hindering extension services available to the respondents. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents from all the six extension blocks in Ijebu Ode Zone of Ogun State ADP. One hundred and seventeen fish farmers were randomly sampled using structured interview schedules. The study revealed the mean and standard errors of age, household size and fish farming experience as 46.6±0.9 years, 6±0.3 persons and 6±0.4 years, respectively; 67.5% were male, married (76.1%) and all were literate. Formal sources of extension services available to fish farmers were extension agents from ADPs (99.1%), JDPC extension workers (54.7%) and NGOs (44.4%).Informal sources include; friends and relations (70.9%), extension guide/bulletins (70.9%), and the mobile phone (41.9%). Farmers showed preferences for extension services like field demonstrations (91.5%), fishing inputs marketing information (88.0%), farm record keeping (81.2%) and environmental management (79%). There was significant association between fish farmers' 2 2 marital status (χ2 = 29.67, p < 0.05), educational status (χ2 = 22.63, p < 0.05) and nature of extension services available to them. However, no significant relationship was found between the nature of extension services available and age (r = 0.012; p >0.05), years of experience (r=-0.074; p<0.05) and house hold size (r = 0.033; p >0.05). There was association between 2 nature of extension services available to fish farmers and their profitability ((χ2 = 173.088, p < 0.05). For more effective extension service delivery, this study recommends better linkage of fish farmers to credit sources, favourable government policy on agriculture, proper funding of extension service and remuneration of extension personnel.

scholarly journals AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION IN NEPAL: EXPERIENCES AND ISSUES

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1071-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Raj Dhital
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Production Program ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Service Centre

A detail study on the experience of agricultural extension in Nepal was done by discussion with experts, academicians and involved agricultural officers of Nepal along with review of different documents, books and articles on the subject matter. Since from the first effort of extension service, Training and visit, Integrated Rural Development Approach, Tuki Approach, Farming System Research and Extension Approach, Block Production Program were the approaches used in the past. Conventional Educational Approach, Pocket Package Approach, Projectization Approach, Farmers Group Approach, Farmers Field School Approach, Partnership Approach are the approaches being followed presently in agricultural extension in Nepal. The extension efforts in the country are guided by the National Agricultural Extension Strategy.  Department of agriculture under ministry of agricultural development is responsible for providing public extension service via District Agriculture Development Office (DADO), Agriculture Service Centre, Contact Centre, Model Agriculture Service Centre and Community Agriculture Service Centre at the farmers level. Farmers Group and cooperatives, International and National Nongovernmental organizations, Community Based Organizations and few private entities are providing the private extension services. major issues found in public extension systems are lack of motivation among the rural youths, farmers; natural resource degradation and climate change and sustainability issues; inadequate number of the extension workers and their qualification and skills; inadequate  infrastructure and capacity for use of ICTs among the ground level extension workers; lack of monitoring and assessment of impact of extension activities in rural farmers; low level of need based extension coverage particularly for small farmers; ineffective and weak linkages between stakeholders at different levels; low level of education of farmers; insufficient budget and investment for extension activities; domination of supply driven approaches rather than demand driven; inadequate extension services in parts of value addition and market exposure.

Bridging Gender Gaps in Provision of Agricultural Extension Service Using ICT

2017 ◽  
pp. 682-697
Author(s):  
C. Sanga ◽  
V. J. Kalungwizi ◽  
C. P. Msuya
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Radio Programs ◽  
Important Evidence

This chapter was designed to present the assessment of the effectiveness of radio - based, impact driven smallholder farmer extension service system provided by FVR to enhance accessibility of extension services to women and men in the project areas of Tanzania. Specifically, this chapter assessed women and men farmers' access to ICT and factors influencing the utilization of ICT to deliver agricultural information and knowledge. The chapter used data from impact assessment survey of the project conducted between April 2012 and June 2012. These data were complemented by focus group discussion involving members of gender advisory panel that had been established in the selected project sites. Quantitative data were analyzed to yield frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. Even though ownership of mobile phones and radio was higher among women in all study areas both men and women farmers' had almost the same percentage in accessibility to agricultural extension information. The factors that affected women and men farmers to get quality agricultural information via these ICT tools were namely: poor radio signal reception, power outrage and poor timing of radio programs among others. This is important evidence that careful use of ICT can reduce gender imbalance in agricultural extension services and information delivery.

Are farmers in Ethiopia ready to embrace cost-sharing agricultural extension approach?

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 1119-1136
Author(s):  
Muluken Gezahegn Wordofa
Keyword(s):  
Cost Sharing ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Discrete Choice Experiments ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Cost

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate perceptions of smallholder farmers toward the cost-sharing agricultural extension service provision. Design/methodology/approach The study used data from a cross-sectional survey, key informants interviews and focused group discussions conducted on 384 farm households from six Kebeles of Eastern Ethiopia. Findings The authors find that flexibility and credibility, ability of development agents to address neglected aspects in agricultural production, and reaching diversified groups of farmers as the perceived advantages of the cost-sharing approach. Furthermore, improved knowledge and attitude, enhanced research–extension–farmer linkages, and improved food security and poverty reduction are found to be the three most important impact areas associated with the approach. On the contrary, poor economic status of farmers, high cost of administration and absence of a clear guideline/legislation are found to be the most important constraints. The authors find that increasing farmers’ awareness about the cost-sharing approach and preparing a clear definition of the form, modalities and principles of the cost-sharing extension approach can be a part of the practical solutions to overcome the challenges. Research limitations/implications The current research is limited to the investigation of farmers’ perceptions toward paid extension services. The willingness to pay for extension services – using discrete choice experiments – is dealt with in another paper. Originality/value The first of its kind in the country, the paper tried to assess farmers’ readiness to try a new extension service delivery. The findings have important implications for policy makers and local level implementers of extension programs.

scholarly journals Study of satisfaction of extension workers on some administrative dimensions of agricultural extension organizations in Sharkia Governorate - Egypt: دراسة رضا العاملين الإرشاديين عن بعض الأبعاد الإدارية لمنظمات الإرشاد الزراعي في محافظة الشرقية - مصر

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abdel Wahab Mahmoud Mousa Omar , Rania Hamdy Abdel S
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Data ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed at the relationship between satisfaction with the method of making administrative decisions and the method of promotion and keeping pace with the development of the extension service and studying the general and administrative characteristics of the agricultural extension instructors, and determining the relationship between the satisfaction of the method of making administrative decisions and the method of administrative promotion for the workers in agricultural extension and independent variables studied, The development of the extension service and the independent variables studied, determining the contribution of the independent variables combined in the interpretation of variance in the variables of each of them separately. Al-Sharqia Governorate. All the specialists in the Directorate and all the heads of agricultural extension departments in the agricultural departments and all the managers of the extension centers in the governorate were selected in a deliberate manner. The rest of the sample were randomly selected from the agricultural extension agents from 3 administrative centers: Zagazig, From January to May 2015, and the size of the sample was determined as the number of (100) respondents, and obtained the data for the research through questionnaires collected in the personal interview with the agricultural extension, and the use of the statistical data in the analysis B The most important results for the satisfaction of the method of administrative decision making and the method of administrative upgrading of agricultural extension workers were: (98%) of the respondents were between low and medium (2%) of them had high opinions, and there was a correlation between this variable and both (the educational qualification, the number of training courses and technical training, the practice of other work after the official working hours, forms of censorship and manifestations of corruption, d) JH management's attention to raise the experiences of agricultural extension agents, the general characteristics of the management, charging wages and incentives criteria).

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