scholarly journals Value of Roofing Tower Silos and of Paper and Earth Covers for Trench Silos

1969 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Luis Rivera Brenes
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Local Firm ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
General Quality ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Flat Roofs

In its silo-building campaign the Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the Agricultural Extension Service fieldmen have often been asked to make recommendations about the relative benefits of the roof in tower silos and the use of cover in trench silos. The problem arose when a local firm began constructing roofless silos, and the cost of covering the material in big trench silos began to be considered, as well as the removal of that cover when the silage was to be used. An experiment was conducted to determine whether it was necessary to cover the trench silos, and whether the roof was necessary in tower silos, judging from the extent of top spoilage and the general quality of the edible portion. The findings apply, of course, under Puerto Rican conditions. Covering is necessary for trench silos. So much surface is exposed that the resulting top spoilage is very large if the contents are not protected. According to the results obtained in this experiment a roof is not necessary for tower silos; no better quality silage and no less top spoilage were obtained by its use. If unloading equipment is to be used, though, a roof will protect such equipment. Another fact to be considered is the following: It was found in the work reported here that the absence of a roof permitted filling the silo up to the edges, and also a more thorough trampling of the material. The same results can be obtained with domed roofs. Flat roofs will not permit a thorough trampling of the material up to the edges because men cannot work inside the silo at that level.

scholarly journals AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE IN SERBIA – ATTITUDES OF FARMERS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Nikolić ◽  
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Tamara Paunović ◽  
Milena B. Stevović ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Modern Agriculture ◽  
Source Of Information

In modern agriculture, farmers face certain problems in obtaining necessary information and improving agricultural production. This paper aimed to reveal the standpoints of farmers related to the role of agricultural extension services (AES) as a source of information and farmers’ opinion on the quality of work of extension officers. In order to examine this goal, two municipalities were selected, Alibunar and Kruševac. A total of 65 farmers were included in the research and a survey of their attitudes was conducted. The analysis of farmers’ attitudes indicates that some of them are still not sufficiently familiar with the work of extension service. In the municipality of Alibunar, the most important source of information is other farmers, although half of them regularly use services of AES. Farmers in Kruševac are more focused on using the services of extension officers, which they value as the most important source of information related to agricultural production. Farmers from both municipalities think that the work of extension officers, both in terms of transparency and quality of information, can be improved.

scholarly journals Farmers' satisfaction with agricultural extension service quality in Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hoang M. Do
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Analytical Tools

Agricultural extension service quality is a key to sustainable development and enhances the efficiency of government resources for farmers. This paper assessed farmer's satisfaction with the quality of agricultural extension services in Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province. Major analytical tools included: exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). The data were collected by direct interviews with 320 farmers participating on the extension. The analysis results showed that the level of satisfaction of the farmers was significantly influenced by the quality of the agricultural extension service and the agricultural extension service quality was influenced by factors such as farmers’ adoption of technological innovations in agriculture, the extension staff's clear presentation and understandable instructions to farmers, experienced trainers, exciting and pleasant discussions and field trip activities tailored to the needs of farmers

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 EVALUASI IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN SISTEM PENYULUHAN PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN BEKASI

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 62-75
Author(s):  
Rasminto Rasminto
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Optimal Function ◽  
Technical Extension ◽  
Executive Agency ◽  
Limited Motion

Bekasi regency as one of the mainstays of agriculture of West Java province is one area that can not escape from the problems of human resource development of agriculture that should get attention by local governments, the private sector and local communities. Many factors that cause deterioration of agriculture in Bekasi Regency, among others; not optimal function of the institution / organization of Agricultural Extension, operational techniques ranging from counseling; extension of distribution, identification of potential areas of extension, aspects of planning and implementation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of agricultural extension in Bekasi based aspects of the functions of institutions / organizations and operational technical extension further identify potential areas of agricultural extension.The method used in this study is a qualitative method, ie by observation, interviews and observations documents.The results showed that: (1) Institutions / organizations that form the Executive Agency of Agricultural Extension as an institution is still limited motion in terms of both quantity and quality of personnel, bergaining institutions still sometimes overlaps with the Department of Agriculture. (2) There are still required the addition and improvement of facilities / infrastructure of agricultural extension services so as to improve the quantity and quality of the target areas. (3) Implementation of outreach are still many obstacles execution as their major influence on the political Pilkades, information outreach activities that still have not been absorbed by the farmer that still few farmers who take part in counseling, technology transfer and transfer of regeneration as a target of the main actors, and the synergy between the authorities village extension workers are not optimal.

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

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