Onazi, O.C. (author / Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria) and Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1982-03
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: C03877
James F. Evans Collection; INTERPAKS, Examines the role of the extension specialist in facilitating the flow of research results to farmers and obtaining feedback of farmers' problems for use in research. Refers to Northern Nigeria. Emphasizes that research in agriculture is of little value unless the results reach the users and are effectively utilized by farmers. Notes that the concept and organization of an extension and research liaison service to facilitate the two-way research feedback flow is necessary. Extension specialists' responsibilities are identified. The need for improving information in Northern Nigeria is based on the fact that agricultural research and output in that country is probably twenty years ahead of the farmer. Yet, after nearly two decades of experience with an appreciably improved extension service, the country has not attained the goals and objectives of a sustained economic growth in the agricultural sector.
Phase 1, Argues that to bring small farmers into mainstream of agricultural development: a) innovative steps are needed to create dynamic institutions together with b) action to sustain enthusiasm and c) the revitalization of existing community organizations. Small holders need to be psychologically and socially viable if economic progress is to be made.
Potts, Michael J. (author), Santos, Amado B. de los (author), Solimen, Julia A. (author), and Potts: International Potato Centre; Santos: Ministry of Agriculture, The Capitol, La Trinidad, Benguet Province, Philippines; Solimen: Mountain State Agricultural College, La Trinidad, Benguet Province, Philippines
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1983
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 88 Document Number: C06070
