Agricultural extension is booming. This interest is critical in the context of numerous pressing
issues linked to agrarian change and rural development. Because of its importance�…

The purpose of this article is to discuss current issues relating to public agricultural
extension such as the role of the state, reductions in public spending, financial viability�…

Agricultural extension worldwide entered a period of renewal during the past decade and is
again the focus of considerable attention. This renewal follows a period in which extension's�…

This book presents basic principles which can help extension workers to analyse the
situation and find an appropriate approach to fit their particular situation. The main focus is�…

Purpose: The article examines the implementation and effects of the model farmer-based
approach of farmer-to-farmer extension delivery that is in use in Ethiopia. Methodology: The�…

Recommends the adoption of multiple strategies for agricultural extension and a flexible
attitude by governments in addressing the issue. Agriculture contributes significantly to the�…

The field of extension is quite dynamic and new configurations and alternative extension
systems and approaches have been emerging. This chapter explores the recent�…

This paper outlines the elements of a decentralized, market-driven extension strategy that
has been tested and proven effective in increasing the income of small-and medium-scale�…

Extension activities are being pulled in many directions, and are being called on to respond
more effectively to the needs of farmers to produce and to forge links with markets. In the�…

This paper seeks to justify that extension has a role to play in rural development. The author
has adopted a desktop study in which literature was reviewed and synthesized in order to�…