Agricultural extension system

The Presence of Digital Literacy to Improve Agricultural Extension Program in Indonesia

Sheila Savitri, Iqbal Rafani
ABSTRACT Agricultural extension is essentially how new knowledge and ideas are introduced into rural areas to bring about change and improve the lives of farmers and their families. The rapid development of communication technology requires agricultural extension workers to be able to use social...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Farmers Field RDE Training Program (FFTP): Enhancing Awareness of Smallholder Farmers

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Teresita E. Espinosa
ABSTRACT Farmers Field RDE Training Program (FFTP) approved by the Office of Research, Development and Extension Services (RDE) been created to enhance the awareness among 30 smallholder farmer-beneficiaries regarding factors affecting production, such as climate change, and how to prepare for...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Overview of Agricultural Research and Extension Policy to Implement a Strategy of Agricultural Diversification

Cho Cho San
INTRODUCTION The vision of agricultural sector for the country’s development is “An inclusive, competitive, food and nutrition secure and sustainable agricultural system contributing to the socioeconomic wellbeing of farmers and rural people and further development of the national economy.”...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Local Government Units (LGUs) and Agrarian Reform Support Services in the Philippines: The Need to Sustain

Ruel C. Limbo
Introduction Republic Act (R.A.) 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to the Local Government Code. LGUs shall likewise...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Factors Affecting the Decision-Making of Farmers on Rice Storage in Selected Areas of Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

Corazon T. Aragon, Flordeliza A. Lantican, Yin Yin Nwet, Zenaida M. Sumalde
ABSTRACT Storage is an important component of the postharvest handling operations of agricultural products. Identification of the postharvest activities in rice farmers has been the focus of continuing study by agricultural economists. However, the individual characteristics and other...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural extension system
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