Armour, Robert (author / Senior Agriculturalist, LAC/AG3, World Bank) and Senior Agriculturalist, LAC/AG3, World Bank
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1980
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 71 Document Number: C03164
Notes:
Includes comments and discussion by participants of the conference, In: Proceedings of the Agricultural Sector Symposia; 1980 January 7-11. Washington, D.C. : World Bank, 1980. p. 352-370., A companion paper to the one presented by J. Lindt titled "Experiences with agricultural extension and field research" on the topic of agricultural research and extension. Shows how the organization of research programs is influenced by the producer and how the communication linkage through the extension agent must be strong enough to effectively accommodate the dual role of communication between the two groups if the new technology, produced by research, is to be appropriate and adaptable to farmers' needs. Looks at problems and issues related to World Bank projects in developing nations, principally Brazil. The strong general consensus suggest that both research and extension services in many nations are still very weak and that the technology now available, particularly that developed by the international agricultural research centers, cannot be disseminated on a large scale until strong national programs in research and extension are established.
Agble, W.K. (author / Crops Research Institute (CSIR), Kumasi, Ghana) and Crops Research Institute (CSIR), Kumasi, Ghana
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1980
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 64 Document Number: C02372
Notes:
Mason E. Miller Collection; See C02360 for original, In: Kumble, Vrinda, ed. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Development and Transfer of Technology for Rainfed Agriculture and the SAT Farmer; 1979 August 28 - September 1; ICRISAT Center, Patancheru, India. Andhra Pradesh, India : International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, 1980. p. 275-279, Delineates goals for establishing linkages between the activity areas of research, extension (communication), and farmers (production): a) linkages should transfer technology rapidly to benefit the greatest number of farmers; b) the new technology should be economically viable, safe, and acceptable to farmers; and c) the technology should satisfy the political, economic, and social needs of the country. Discusses for each activity area their respective responsibilities, the major problems deserving attention in each area, and corrective measures which must be taken to promote the formation of effective linkages.
Kabore, Joseph (author) and Director, Services Agricoles, Upper Volta
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1980
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07403
Notes:
INTERPAKS, In: V. Kumble (ed.). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Development and Transfer of Technology for Rainfed Agriculture and the SAT Farmer, August 28 - September 1, 1979. Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, 1980. p. 231-233., Identifies the need for a code or framework for the transfer of technology. Discusses the necessity of such a framework to strengthen the capacity of developing countries for organizing and receiving new techniques and improving access to technology at prices all can afford. Identifies the establishment and development of facilities for technical and in-service training in the countries themselves as prerequisites for the efficient and durable transfer to technology. Notes that new technologies must be assimilated, modified, and adapted to conditions peculiar to each country. Discusses fact that agricultural research carried out in developed countries involves means of production that have nothing in common with those of the small farmer of Upper Volta. Stresses that scientists are needed who can assimilate the people's everyday problems and work out a realistic research program that will raise the technological level of the farmer.
