Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36986
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3 pages., Describes process and outcomes of workshops in the Philippines and Nepal involving representatives of several organizations that have been actively involved in the farmer-led approach.
17 pages., Agriculture can serve as an important engine for economic growth in developing countries, yet yields in these countries have lagged far behind those in developed countries for decades. One potential mechanism for increasing yields is the use of improved agricultural technologies, such
as fertilizers, seeds, and cropping techniques. Public sector programs have attempted to overcome information-related barriers to technological adoption by providing agricultural extension services. While such programs have been widely criticized for their limited scale, sustainability, and impact, the rapid spread of mobile phone coverage in developing countries provides a unique opportunity to facilitate technological adoption via information and communication technology (ICT)-based extension programs. This article outlines the potential mechanisms through which ICT
could facilitate agricultural adoption and the provision of extension services in developing countries. It then reviews existing programs using ICT for agriculture, categorized by the mechanism (voice, text, internet, and mobile money transfers) and the type of services provided. Finally, we identify potential constraints to such programs in terms of design and implementation, and conclude with some recommendations for implementing field-based research on the impact of these programs on farmers’ knowledge, technological adoption, and welfare.
Allen, Patrick R. (author), Specht, Annie R. (author), Tomascik, Chelsea R. (author), and Naile, Traci L. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-02-01
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 188 Document Number: D01523
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Paper presented in the Agricultural Communication Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists annual meeting in Corpus Christi,Texas, February 6-7, 2011. 16 pages.
Apentibadek, Norbert (author) and Koopman, Martine (author)
Format:
Brief
Publication Date:
2011-01
Published:
The Netherlands: International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D10108
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8 pages., Via Website., This learning brief describes the lessons learned in the ACDEP Rural Access to Information project. This project established a multimedia centre at the ACDEP Secretariat and five satellite information centres. The project explored the opportunities for knowledge sharing, communication and information exchange to accelerate community (health and agriculture) development programmes.
Ascione, Elisa (author), Cristiano, Simona (author), and Tarangioli, Serena (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-11
Published:
Italy
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 184 Document Number: D00077
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Presented at the International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks > International European Forum, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, February 14-18, 2011. Via AgEcon Search. 15 pages.
Asenso-Okyere, Kwadwo (author), Babu, Suresh Chandra (author), Glendenning, Claire J. (author), Govindarajan, Senthil Kumar (author), and International Food Policy Research Institute.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2011-12
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 186 Document Number: D00940
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ACDC holds contents page and discussion section. URL provides full-text access., Via AgEcon Search. 53 pages.
Baker, Lauri M. (author), Settle, Quisto (author), Chiarelli, Christy (author), and Irani, Tracy (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-02-01
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 188 Document Number: D01524
Notes:
Paper presented in the Agricultural Communication Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists annual meeting in Corpus Christi,Texas, February 6-7, 2011. 23 pages.
9 pages., via online journal., European consumers are faced with a myriad of food related risk and benefit information and it is regularly left up to the consumer to interpret these, often conflicting, pieces of information as a coherent message. This conflict is especially apparent in times of food crises and can have major public health implications. Scientific results and risk assessments cannot always be easily communicated into simple guidelines and advice that non-scientists like the public or the media can easily understand especially when there is conflicting, uncertain or complex information about a particular food or aspects thereof. The need for improved strategies and tools for communication about food risks and benefits is therefore paramount. The FoodRisC project ("Food Risk Communication - Perceptions and communication of food risks/benefits across Europe: development of effective communication strategies") aims to address this issue. The FoodRisC project will examine consumer perceptions and investigate how people acquire and use information in food domains in order to develop targeted strategies for food communication across Europe.
Basinger, Michael L. (author), Aagard, Steven D. (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2011-07
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00414
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Abstract of article in proceedings of the annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in Windhoek, Namibia, July 3-7, 2011.
