irrigation, INTERPAKS, Examines the role of extension in irrigated agriculture in the Mahi-Kadana Irrigation Project, Gujarat and assesses the overall effects on production levels, Presents a descriptive account of extension activities in the area as well as the methodology and results of an empirical analysis. Results indicate 1) extension makes a positive contribution in agricultural production and irrigated agriculture, in particular; 2) the supporting role of credit is essential; and 3) an increase in extension expenditure by Rs. 1 million would result in a 12 point increase in the aggregate production index.
Feder, Gershon (author) and Slade, Roger H. (author)
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
1983
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07391
Notes:
INTERPAKS, Washington, D.C.: World Bank, 1983. (World Bank staff working papers no. 595). 34 p., Describes the experiences of implementing, monitoring and evaluation systems in T&V extension projects in India. Covers operational problems relating both the administrative and methodological aspects and reviews partial preliminary results from a detailed case study of extension operations and farmer's practices. In the course of this review, the authors demonstrate how the results can be presented in a manner which is useful for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Concludes with some suggested lessons from experience gained so far.
Sadamate, V.V. (author), Swanson, Burton E. (author / University of Illinois), and Sharma, Rita (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2001-04-04
Published:
India: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: C20941
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 339-347, from "Emerging trends in agricultural and extension education"<, AIAEE 2001, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2001, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Ray, A.K. (author), Singha, B.P. (author), Sirohi, A.S. (author), Vijayaragavan, K. (author), and Sirohi: IARI, Division of Agricultural Economics; Vijayaragavan: IARI, Division of Agricultural Extension
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1982
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 60 Document Number: C01789
