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Sandra
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Massapequa Park, New York
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Mbah Wai-Tanyi Aguh
Agronomist
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New Rochelle, New York
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Mbah Wai-Tanyi’s Answer
Agricultural extensions, also known as agricultural advisory services or extension services, refer to the dissemination of knowledge, skills, and technologies to farmers, agricultural communities, and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and livelihoods.
Goals:
1. Improve crop yields and quality
2. Enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency
3. Promote sustainable agricultural practices
4. Increase farmers' income and livelihoods
5. Support rural development and food security
Key Activities:
1. Research and development of new technologies and practices
2. Demonstration and training on best agricultural practices
3. Advisory services on crop management, soil health, and pest management
4. Provision of inputs (seeds, fertilizers, equipment) and market access
5. Farmer organization and community development
6. Policy advocacy and support
Types of Agricultural Extensions:
1. Public Extension Services (government-funded)
2. Private Sector Extension Services (company-funded)
3. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Extension Services
4. Community-Based Extension Services (farmer-led)
5. Digital Extension Services (online platforms, mobile apps)
Methods:
1. Field demonstrations
2. Farmer field schools
3. Training and workshops
4. Radio and television broadcasts
5. Mobile phone-based services
6. Online platforms and webinars
7. Print media (newsletters, brochures)
Beneficiaries:
1. Smallholder farmers
2. Commercial farmers
3. Rural communities
4. Agricultural cooperatives
5. Youth and women in agriculture
6. Agricultural entrepreneurs
Impact:
1. Increased crop yields and productivity
2. Improved food security and nutrition
3. Enhanced livelihoods and income
4. Reduced poverty and inequality
5. Environmental conservation and sustainability
Examples of successful agricultural extension programs include:
1. USAID's Feed the Future Initiative
2. Africa's Agricultural Extension Services (AES)
3. India's National Agricultural Extension Programme (NAEP)
4. Kenya's Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP)
Goals:
1. Improve crop yields and quality
2. Enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency
3. Promote sustainable agricultural practices
4. Increase farmers' income and livelihoods
5. Support rural development and food security
Key Activities:
1. Research and development of new technologies and practices
2. Demonstration and training on best agricultural practices
3. Advisory services on crop management, soil health, and pest management
4. Provision of inputs (seeds, fertilizers, equipment) and market access
5. Farmer organization and community development
6. Policy advocacy and support
Types of Agricultural Extensions:
1. Public Extension Services (government-funded)
2. Private Sector Extension Services (company-funded)
3. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Extension Services
4. Community-Based Extension Services (farmer-led)
5. Digital Extension Services (online platforms, mobile apps)
Methods:
1. Field demonstrations
2. Farmer field schools
3. Training and workshops
4. Radio and television broadcasts
5. Mobile phone-based services
6. Online platforms and webinars
7. Print media (newsletters, brochures)
Beneficiaries:
1. Smallholder farmers
2. Commercial farmers
3. Rural communities
4. Agricultural cooperatives
5. Youth and women in agriculture
6. Agricultural entrepreneurs
Impact:
1. Increased crop yields and productivity
2. Improved food security and nutrition
3. Enhanced livelihoods and income
4. Reduced poverty and inequality
5. Environmental conservation and sustainability
Examples of successful agricultural extension programs include:
1. USAID's Feed the Future Initiative
2. Africa's Agricultural Extension Services (AES)
3. India's National Agricultural Extension Programme (NAEP)
4. Kenya's Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP)