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Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Roling, N. (author), Visser, I. (author), and Cawley, S. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1998-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 112 Document Number: C10950
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
<5 (3): 179-191>
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Vandevelde, Senne (author), Van Campenhout, Bjorn (author), and Walukano, Wilberforce (author)
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2021-02-21
Published:
Interntational: Taylor & Francis
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12215
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
Volume 27, 2021 - Issue 4
Notes:
12 pages., Purpose
Pervasive use of poor quality seed remains an important reason for low yields throughout the developing world. We explore ways to increase the quality of the local stock of seed tubers among a sample of Ugandan potato farmers.
Design/methodology/approach: Using videos, we provide agricultural extension information on (i) how to select the best seed tubers and (ii) how to properly handle and store seed tubers until the next planting season. The relative effectiveness of the information interventions is tested using an individually randomized controlled trial where we model spillovers using a randomization-based framework for estimating causal effects under interference between units.
Findings: Especially the video on seed selection translated into increased awareness and adoption of recommended practices, increased probability of using improved inputs, as well as higher consumption.
Practical implications: Interventions aimed at improving seed quality are important in the absence of access to high-quality seed. Video messages are becoming increasingly useful as a complementary tool in agricultural extension.
Theoretical implications: Randomization-based inference can be used to take into account spillover effects in the analysis rather than the design phase of an experiment.
Originality/value: This is the first study to address seed quality of potato tubers in a real-world setting using videos.
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Ban, A.W. van den (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1999-12
Published:
Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 114 Document Number: C11366
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
<6(3): 145-156>
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Roberts, K. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2000-04
Published:
Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 114 Document Number: C11369
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
<6(4): 235-244>
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Feil, Petra (author), Hummler, Klaus (author), and Kachelriess, Stefan (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
1997-03
Published:
Ghana
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25375
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
4(1) : 1-16
Notes:
Retrieved January 28, 2007
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Remmers, G.G.A. (author), Stamatak, E. (author), and Gadanaki, M. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1998-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 112 Document Number: C10951
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
<5 (3): 193-210>
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Proost, M.D.C. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1994-09
Published:
Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25353
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
1(2) : 15-30
Notes:
Retrieved January 28, 2007
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Okry, Florent (author), Van Mele, Paul (author), and Houinsou, Felix (author)
Format:
Journal article abstract
Publication Date:
2014
Published:
Benin
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D05673
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
20(1) : 27-47
Notes:
Report on application of farmer-to-farmer videos.
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Heymann, F.V. (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
1998-03
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25365
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
4(4) : 245-251
Notes:
Retrieved January 28, 2007
Collection:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:
Garforth, C. (author) and Subedi, A. (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
1996-09
Published:
Nepal
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25420
Journal Title:
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal Title Details:
3(2) : 63-74