| 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 - Extension |
| New publication: Extension through womens' community development groups: A case study of female extension assistants |
| Male migration in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir region of Pakistan has resulted in crop farming and livestock raising and management becoming increasingly women's domain.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09013_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09013_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09013_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| New publication: Improving agricultural extension: A reference manual |
| Current trends and perspectives were used in preparing this manual. In the view of the editors, agricultural research and extension must become more demand driven if these institutions are to maintain or regain the public trust and to compete effectively for public funds. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07043_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07043_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07043_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Innovations in agricultural extension in India |
| The purpose of this study is primarily to review and analyze the national policy and strategy of the public extension system, the on-going programmes and the various approaches to provide farming communities with necessary assistance.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0603_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0603_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0603_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Rural Youth web site |
| To find out about FAO's Rural Youth Development Programme, its mandate and projects in the field, including country reports on programmes for young people in a wide range of developing countries, visit the newly redesigned Rural Youth web site.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0401_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0401_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0401_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Global trends in agricultural extension: challenges facing Asia and the Pacific region |
| "Global trends in agricultural extension: challenges facing
Asia and the Pacific region" was the Keynote paper presented
at the FAO Regional Expert Consultation on Agricultural
Extension, Research-Extension-Farmer Interface and
Technology Transfer, held in Bangkok, 16-19 July 2002. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN0903_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN0903_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2002/KN0903_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Participatory environment education and training for sustainable agriculture |
| This book describes FAO's pioneering approach in integrating environment education concerns into agricultural education and training programmes. It reports the process, achievements and lessons learned from the actual experiences in planning and implementing such programmes in eight agricultural education, training and extension organizations in six countries. More importantly, the book provides i... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1004_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1004_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1004_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Extension, research and farm competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe |
| Achievement of international levels of agricultural productivity, quality, efficiency and profitability presents a difficult challenge for the Central and Eastern European countries, particularly those where average farm size is small. Shortage of money to pay for necessary inputs and for renewal and maintenance of equipment and buildings is still the main barrier to progress. However the generati... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0036.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Constraints and potentials of training mid-career extension professionals in Africa |
| In discussing the potentials and constraints associated with the education and training of mid-career extension professionals, it is easier to identify the problems than to bring about needed changes. The leadership potential that lies within the pool of experienced extension field staff is largely untapped. This article is made of two parts. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0034.htm |
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| Knowledge - Extension |
| Towards a Pluralistic Policy and Participatory Extension Approach in Africa |
| Practically all the countries in Africa are predominantly agricultural. Yet, of the 86 countries classified as low income, food deficit countries, 43 are in Africa. A general characteristic of African agriculture is its low efficiency and productivity and high rate of land degradation. For purposes of this presentation, agriculture is seen in three dimensions: its physical and biological dimensio... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/EXdirect/EXan0020.htm |
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