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2. Assessment of farmers on their knowledge regarding pesticide usage and biosafety
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Mubushar, Muhammad; (author), Aldosari, Fahad O. (author), Baig, Mirza B. (author), Alotaibi, Bader M. (author), and Khan, Abdul Qader (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-03-06
- Published:
- Saudi Arabia: Scholars Middle East Publishers
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13066
- Journal Title:
- Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
- Journal Title Details:
- V.26, Iss.7
- Notes:
- 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.
3. Informatics promotion scheme for the agricultural market sector
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Germs, F.H. (author / Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, The Hague, The Netherlands)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05366
- Journal Title:
- Acta Horticulturae
- Journal Title Details:
- 168 (10) : 94-95, 97.
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 89058586
4. Making agricultural extension training practical: from evaluation to curriculum change in Southern Sudan
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jones, Stephen (author), Jones, Rose (author), and Department of Agricultural Education, Iowa State University
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1985
- Published:
- Sudan: Elsevier
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 160 Document Number: D07776
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Administration
- Journal Title Details:
- 18 (2): 81-88
5. Social media application in agriculture extension programming for small scale rural farmers: is knowledge impeding the lack of adoption?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Moonsammy, Stephan (author) and Moonsammy, Donna Marie Renn (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-08-01
- Published:
- USA: New Prairie Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12627
- Journal Title:
- Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
- Journal Title Details:
- V. 27 Iss. 3
- Notes:
- 18 pages, The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge level of farmers on basic computer literacy, social media use, and to explore which social and demographic factors affected their knowledge capacity. The study had a final sample of 176 participants from the northern, southern and central regions of Trinidad and Tobago. A survey instrument comprising of 14 multiple-choice questions with one accurate response was developed to decrease bias of farmers randomly selecting the accurate response. The questions addressed knowledge on basic computer and social media literacy. Analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA with post-hoc testing. Results indicated that there were significant differences in farmers’ performance in the knowledge test based on characteristics such as age, education, and household use of social media and the internet. Based on the findings, minimal training in computer and social media literacy did not impede the farmers’ use of the computer or social media. These discoveries highlight the potential of extension programs using the internet and social media applications to improve communication efficiency among agricultural stakeholders within farming communities.
6. Teaching Entrepreneurial and Management Skills to Extension Audiences
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Nelson, James R. (author), Hines, Steven (author), and Howe, Sarah (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2005-04
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 160 Document Number: C26220
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 43(2)
- Notes:
- Online access; 4 p.
7. Teaching Livestock Producers to Use Handheld Computers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Boyles, Stephen L. (author) and McCutcheon, Jefferson S. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2007-06
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 160 Document Number: C26178
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 45(3)
8. Time, money, or knowledge: what factors are associated with implementing youth cooking programs?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Berg, Alison C. (author), Taylor, Nancy O. (author), Brown, Courtney S. (author), and Giraudo, Silvia Q. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2023-09-20
- Published:
- USA: Clemson University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12965
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- V.61, Iss.2
- Notes:
- 11 pages, Research suggests participating in youth hands-on cooking programs, like those offered by Extension and 4-H, can improve nutrition behaviors and reduce the risk for obesity. We surveyed [STATE] Extension professionals (n = 127) to explore factors (e.g., employee characteristics, resources, county demographics) related to offering youth hands-on cooking programs and curricula used. Over 2/3 of participants offer programs and reported creating their own curriculum. More years of experience, having received Extension Specialist training, and increased confidence were positively related to offering these programs. Results suggest training could increase confidence and program implementation and standard curricula may be needed.
9. Video value : videotaped horticultural programs produced by a Cooperative extension service and available in a retail nursery please nursery employees and customers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Robinson, M. LaRue (author) and Commercial horticulture agent and program leader, Pinellas County Cooperative Extension Service, Largo, FL.
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988-11-15
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 83 Document Number: C05141
- Journal Title:
- American Nurseryman
- Journal Title Details:
- 168 (10) : 94-95, 97.
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 88060447