Ross, E. Lamar (author), Setty, E. Desingu (author), and Setty: Associate Professor, Division of Human Settlements Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand; Ross: Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987-04
Published:
UK: Richard Bates, Ltd., Manchester, UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07960
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 48 Document Number: C00053
Notes:
This report is from a larger project file maintained by the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign > "International" section > "Jordan Project" file. The project file includes correspondence, agenda, teaching resources, participant projects, and other related materials., Urbana, IL: Agency for International Development Projects, Extension Editorial Office, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois. 27pp.
3 pages., Online from publisher website., Following a training course in technology stewardship, actors in the Caribbean's agri-food sector are implementing ICT approaches to provide agricultural advice and support to their local communities
International: Institutional Development and Popular Participation Section, Social Development Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, Rome, Italy.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes5 Document Number: C12459
USA: Federal Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08916
Notes:
Pages 2-5 in Lucinda Crile, Review of Extension Studies, January to June 1951. Extension Service Circular 474. July 1951. Abstract of a PhD dissertation, University of Chicago. 1951.
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) (author / Manilla, Philippines)
Format:
Proposal
Publication Date:
1983-09-03
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D10089
Notes:
This proposal is maintained in records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois . "International" section > "Philippines - IRRI" file, Communication and Publications Department of the International Rice Research Institute. 3 pages., Proposal from the International Rice Research Institute to the International Development Research Center (IDRC) for a 3-year pilot program of training in agricultural communication in the Third World. The training would involve 4-5 months of editorial training courses at IRRI.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 193 Document Number: D07245
Notes:
Hal R. Taylor Collection. Includes concepts and activities from the Communication Training Program of the National Project in Agricultural Communications (NPAC), Michigan State University, East Lansing., From author., Project file containing resources and assignments for a communication training program in Indonesia and perhaps other settings.
Jha, C. K. (author), Singh, A. K. (author), and Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar (Sabour unit); Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar (Sabour unit)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1975
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 43 Document Number: B05189
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2003
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23341
Notes:
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Issue Group. 2 pages., Identifies 14 recommendations for public information/education programming in support of PPQ.
Carter, E.I. (author), Murray, A. (author), and Dairy Field Services Branch, Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane, Queensland; Dairy Field Services Branch, Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane, Queensland
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1973
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 45 Document Number: B05546
Neale, Tim (author), Nolan, Shaun (author), and Lucy, Mike (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2001-10-05
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13524
Notes:
5 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Dwyer, Don D. (author / Executive Director, Consortium for International Development)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 123 Document Number: D11190
Notes:
Paper presented at the ISEC/BIFAD Working Seminar on International Education and Training: a focus on relevancy and support services, April 23-24, 1986, Washington, D.C., Author emphasizes how the educational needs of lesser-developed-country (LDC) students are very different from their U.S. counterparts. "An international student's success in our universities is often hampered by language inadequacies, cultural and religious differences, dietary restrictions, extended family separations, and non-familiarity with the U.S. university system." Calls for universities to offer the most important things U.S. universities have to offer: methods of systematic inquiry, organizational skills, administration; prioritization of values and effort; and ability to conceptualize what's important.
Agricultural Publishers Association Archives, Describes the content of an approaching short course, guided by suggestions from advertising agency representatives about topics of most interest.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07789
Notes:
Table of contents, summary, and introduction only, Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1992. 98 p. (FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 92).
Findings suggest that the contribution of agricultural extension services to India's food production can be claimed to the extent of 64.20 percent especially in the Punjab where this study was conducted with 500 farmers. Agricultural information services accounted for 8.59 percent of impact (increased farm production) on 60.17 percent of farmers. Knowledge gains through publicity and training camps accounted for 8.75 percent of impact on 61.24 percent of farmers.
African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Economic Development Institute (EDI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Management Systems International (MSI)
Format:
Manual
Publication Date:
1985-07
Published:
Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19932
African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Economic Development Institute (EDI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Management Systems International (MSI)
Format:
Manual
Publication Date:
1985-07
Published:
Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19933
African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Economic Development Institute (EDI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Management Systems International (MSI)
Format:
Manual
Publication Date:
1985-07
Published:
Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19934
African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Economic Development Institute (EDI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Management Systems International (MSI)
Format:
Manual
Publication Date:
1985-07
Published:
Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19936
African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Economic Development Institute (EDI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Management Systems International (MSI)
Format:
Manual
Publication Date:
1985-07
Published:
Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19937
Byrnes, Francis C. (author / Leader, Training and Communication, CIAT, Cali, Colombia) and Leader, Training and Communication, CIAT, Cali, Colombia
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1974-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes1 Document Number: B04371
Notes:
In: Strategies for agricultural education in developing countries : Agricultural Education Conference I. 1974 October 15. [New York] : Rockefeller Foundation, 1974. p. 215-237
Seepersad, Joseph (author) and Powell, Samuel (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1999-03-23
Published:
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: C21007
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, 6 pages, "Other Papers", from "1999 conference proceedings -- Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 15th Annual Conference, 21-24 March 1999, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 25-26, Tobago
Sinha, N.K. (author), Verma, N.C. (author), and Department of Agricultural Extension, Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, Bihar, India; Department of Agricultural Extension, Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, Bihar, India
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1977
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 43 Document Number: B05025
Ratne, Malicca (author), Woods, John L. (author), and UNDP Asia and Pacific Programme for Development Training and Communication Planning; UNDP Asia and Pacific Programme for Development Training and Communication Planning
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1981-08
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 74 Document Number: C03697
Notes:
Mason E. Miller Collection, Bangkok, Thailand : UNDP Asia and Pacific Programme for Development Training and Communication Planning, 1981. 16 p. (DTCP Research Report DRR 801)
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 195 Document Number: D07951
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, Folder for International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana. Two folds.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 195 Document Number: D07955
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, Folder for International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana. Two folds.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 195 Document Number: D07954
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, Folder for International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana. Two folds.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 195 Document Number: D07956
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, Folder for International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana. Two folds.
National Project in Agricultural Communications {NPAC} (author)
Format:
Brochure
Publication Date:
1955
Published:
USA: National Project in Agricultural Communications (NPAC), Michigan State University, East Lansing.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 193 Document Number: D07241
Notes:
Hal R.Taylor Collection, 8 pages., Brochure used to introduce the Communications Training Program of the National Project in Agricultural Communications (NPAC), headquartered at Michigan State University, East Lansing.
Erbaugh, J. Mark (author), Donnermeyer, Joseph (author), Kibwika, Paul (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE).
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2006-05-14
Published:
Uganda
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24181
Notes:
Retrieved June 16, 2006, Pages 222-232 in proceedings of the AIAEE conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, May 14-17, 2006.
8 pages, Purpose
Inappropriate application of pesticides is quite common in the study area, causing health issues and in some cases fatalities. The intent of the current study is to gauge the farmers’ level of knowledge on the safe usage of pesticides and biosafety to keep the famers healthy through the focused extension programs.
Methodology
The study is carried out in 41 union councils of Tehsil Sahiwal, District Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. Data are collected through a cluster sampling technique by conducting face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis is used to determine relationships and interpret them.
Results
The findings show that the majority of farmers (87.2%) earn their livelihoods from farming and 2.1% are traders. More than half of the respondents (51.8%) own small land-holdings with an area of 4–8 ha, with only 16.4% having a land area of more than 12 ha. The results also reveal that the majority of respondents obtain information from private agents and only about one third (34.4%) respondents get information on the safe usage of pesticides from the Department of Agriculture (Extension). The internet has emerged as a fast and reliable source of information in the new paradigm; however, only 14.4% of the respondents take advantage of this economical and fast information tool/medium. The findings also reveal that the farmers employ unhealthy and poor practices by not following the recommendations regarding the safe usage of pesticides. The study also reveals that more than half of the farmers (54.4%) use unsafe storage practices on their farms, and about 48.2% do not follow the instructions.
Conclusions
Inappropriate application of pesticides can have negative effects on human health and the adoption safety measures are necessary to avoid the harmful effects of pesticides. Due to high illiteracy in the area, farmers mainly seek advice of neighboring farmers, having ignorance on the biosafety issues. Variables like education level, land ownership, total land size and the trainings on safe pesticide usage significantly influence the knowledge level of farmers on the safe usage of pesticides.
Recommendations
Farmers do not follow the recommendations of the extension department or the instructions printed on pesticide bottles/containers, therefore educational (formal and informal) and training programs are necessary on the safe pesticide usage to upgrade their skills and expertise on safe usage of pesticides and the importance of biosafety.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08698
Notes:
Pages 65-75 in Gordon Wilson, Pamela Furniss and Richard Kimbowa (eds.), Environment, development and sustainability: perspectives and cases from around the world. Oxford University Press, Oxford, England. 290 pages.
