Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07248
Notes:
Gerry Walter, In: Private, non-mass media sources of agricultural information. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin (Ph.D. dissertation), 1989. p. 12-17
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12483
Notes:
Book Chapter, 37 pages in "Food Technology Disruptions"
ISBN: 9780128214701, Globally, various digital platforms are efficiently explored to provide information in various sectors. In many developing countries, the majority of the main population occupation is agriculture. Traditional extension services are limited by lack of extension personnel, expertise, up-to-date information regarding market access, timeliness, information storage. Therefore, digitalization can be critical in overcoming such limitations through the utilization of various information and communication technology (ICT) tools; Decision support systems, databases, Agri-based Apps, KIOSK. These advanced approaches will not only support the extension and farming communities but also improve their skills and uplift them in contributing to an increased national GDP. This chapter covers various digital tools and their efficiency with a supporting case study on utilization and impact of digital extension services (DES) on farmer’s knowledge in terms of agricultural practices in selected villages of Belagavi district, Karnataka, India. In conclusion, digital extension services play a vital role in the dissemination of updated information for improving agricultural supply chain management.
Dillon, Justin (author) and Hobson, Marie (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2013
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08799
Notes:
Pages 323-336 in Dillon, Justin, Towards a convergence between science and environmental education: the selected works of Justin Dillon. United States: Routledge, New York City, New York, 2017. 361 pages.
Pages 121-147 in Scaling-up Solutions for Farmers., In most of the developing countries in Asia and Africa large yield gaps are existing between the current farmers’ yields and potential achievable yields. The necessity of meeting the farmers’ requirement to scale up research results is paramount for adequate food production. This requires empowerment of farmers by answering queries of farmers appropriately through different extension channels including state and central machineries. These are the backbone of the agricultural technology development to empower farmers as the major stakeholders and hence requires attention. Lack of awareness among farmers about good agricultural management practices compel them to follow the traditional practices. All agricultural education and research, ultimately aims at increased productivity and economic well-being of farmers. This is possible only when there is a minimum gap between laboratories and land. This gap is bridged by agricultural extension. But human capacity, the content of the information, processes of delivery and technology determine effectiveness of extension services. Non-availability of sufficient extension personnel is a major constraint. To overcome these shortcomings, e-Extension (eE) is the alternative. It is important to rejuvenate the agricultural extension system (AES) with innovative information communication technology (ICT) models for knowledge generation and dissemination. Latest digital technologies are discussed in this chapter on ICT to empower farmers to scale up for reaching the required target of food production with special reference to Indian scenario.
There is an urgent need to transform neglected knowledge delivery systems by strengthening the science of delivery which has been neglected by the researchers/development worker/policy makers alike. Availability of new technologies such as information technology (IT), internet of things (IoT), audio and video using cell phones, geographical information system (GIS), simulation modelling, remote sensing (RS) open up new vistas for effective knowledge delivery for achieving the impacts on ground. This will help to cross the “Death Valley of Impacts” for achieving the zero hunger goal by adopting innovative approaches/tools and partnerships.
Mathews, Kristy E. (author), Freeman, Miranda L. (author), and Desvousges, William H. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2007
Published:
International: Springer
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C26045
Notes:
Chapter 5 in Barbara J. Kanninen (ed.), Valuing environmental amenities using stated choice studies: a common sense approach to theory and practice. Springer. 336 pages.
Bonnen, James T. (author / Michigan State University, East Lansing)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
unknown
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: C08698
Notes:
In: James Hildreth, Katerine Lipton, Ken Clayton and Carl O'Connor , ed. Agriculture and Rural Areas Approaching the 21st Century; Challenges for Agricultural Economics. 452-483; Iowa State University Press
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C21772
Notes:
Pages 39-61 in Sandra Braman (ed), Biotechnology and communication: the meta-technologies of information. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, New Jersey. 287 pages.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1997
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: C23709
Notes:
In "Management of Agricultural Research: A Training Manual, Module 8, Research-Extension Linkage." Entire book posted at: http://sadl.uleth.ca/nz/cgi-bin/library? {Click on Agricultural Information Modules and search by book title}, 6 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14030
Notes:
Pages 115-131 in Subhash Bhatnagar and Robert Schware (eds.), Information and communication technology in development: cases from India. Sage Publications, New Delhi, India. 2000. 230 pages.
Kinsey, B. (author / University of East Anglia, Norwioh)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1981
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 104 Document Number: C08986
Notes:
E. Clayton and F. Petry (Eds.), Monitoring Systems for Agricultural and Rural Development Projects. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 59-81.
