| Knowledge - Extension |
| New publication: Addressing extension and training needs of farmers with physical disabilities |
| This study examines the extension and training needs of disabled farmers in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN12043_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN12043_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN12043_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Virtual Extension and Research Communication Network (VERCON): Egypt |
| The Egyptian Government established a pilot "Virtual Extension and Research Communication Network (VERCON)" in 2001-2002 in order to address the needs of small-scale Egyptian farmers for the exchange of information between agricultural research and extension institutions.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.vercon.sci.eg |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Tertiary education for mid-career level extension personnel: Ghana case study |
| What can you show employees if you can't show them the money? The answer sounds almost simple-minded: Improved job performance and satisfaction. The poor performance of African national extension systems is often linked to the low educational level and dwindling motivational levels of most frontline extension personnel. In reaction to this situation, an university educational program was devel... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN0501_en.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Group-based extension programmes for natural resource conservation in Java |
| As a system of education, agricultural extension in Indonesia is concerned not only with transferring technology, but with educating farmers to become development-oriented. The main task of agricultural extension is to facilitate farmers' learning and action through
the provision of technical information, access to development facilities and legal support for farming and business activities. Its ... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0012.htm |
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