Claar, John B. (author / Director, International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS))
Format:
Speech
Publication Date:
1984-01
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 151 Document Number: D10094
Notes:
16 pages., This speech is from a project file maintained by the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign > "International" section > "Sierra Leone" file., Speech at the Second Conference regarding ACRE in Sierra Leone, January 11-14, 1984., Comprehensive thoughts from an emeritus state Extension director regarding "what the world has learned about knowledge transfer," with special emphasis on Extension services
13 pages, via online journal, In recent years there has been a great deal of interest in farming systems research (FSR) as a means of getting formal research and extension systems to work with and respond to the needs of resource-poor farmers. However, the results of many FSR programmes have been disappointing. This paper reviews a number of ‘successful’ FSR activities and argues that the development and use of research approaches and methods cannot be separated from the political, economic and institutional context in which they were developed and used. A closer examination of some of the new FSR methods shows that an understanding of the specific context in which these activities were developed and used is essential to understanding the potential relevance of the methods/approaches to other circumstances. A lack of an historical perspective concerning the source and advocacy of new FSR approaches and methods is one of the reasons why many FSR programmes in the past have given rise to disappointing results.
17 pages, via online journal, The greatest challenge now facing agricultural science is not how to increase production overall but how to enable resource-poor farmers to produce more.
The transfer-of-technology (TOT) model of agricultural research is part of the normal professionalism of agricultural scientists. In this model, scientists largely determine research priorities, develop technologies in controlled conditions, and then hand them over to agricultural extension to transfer to farmers. Although strong structures and incentives sustain this normal professionalism, many now recognise the challenge of its bad fit with the needs and conditions of hundreds of millions of resource-poor farm (RPF) families. In response to this problem, the TOT model has been adapted and extended through multi-disciplinary farming systems research (FSR) and on-farm trials. These responses retain power in the hands of scientists. Information is obtained from farmers and processed and analysed in order to identify what might be good for them. A missing element is methods to encourage and enable resource-poor farmers themselves to meet and work out what they need and want.
13th European Farming Systems Association (IFSA) Symposium, Greece., Provides a narrative review which identifies key functional characteristics that enable learning in demonstration farms.
3 pages, Horticulture crops play significant role in improving the productivity of land, generating employment, enhancing exports, improving economic conditions of the farmers and entrepreneurs and providing food and nutritional security to the people. For better management of the existing crops and to bring more area under horticulture crops, updated and accurate database is necessary for systematic planning and decision making. Remote sensing (RS) is an advanced tool that aids in gathering and updating information to develop scientific management plans. Many types of sensors namely microwave radiometers, laser meters, magnetic sensors and cameras collect electromagnetic information to derive accurate, large-scale information about the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Because these data and images are digital, they can easily be quantified and manipulated using computers. RS can be used in efforts to reduce the risk and minimize damage. The same data can be analyzed in different ways for different applications. A number of studies were aiming at identification of crop, area estimation, disease and pest identification, etc. using satellite data in horticulture. The potential use of RS techniques in Horticulture is briefly reviewed in order to exploit the available techniques for efficient crop management.
Rajasekaran, B. (author), Warren, D.M. (author), and Babu, S.C. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1995
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C35844
Notes:
Pages 211-217 in D. Michael Warren, L. Jan Slikkerveer and David Brokensha (eds.), The cultural dimension of development: indigenous knowledge systems. Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd., London, England. 582 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01286
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Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, United States Agency for International Development. A.I.D. evaluation special study, no. 67. 43 pages., A.I.D.'s experience with farming systems research and extension (FSR/E) has been mixed. FSR/E projects have provided opportunities for developing country professionals to acquire training and field experience in this new approach to research. However, most projects have bot had the impact on technology development and transfer or institutionalization of FSR/E as had been assumed in project designs. This report, based on a case study review of evaluations of 12 A.I.D.-funded projects, synthesizes the Agency's experience with FSR/E from the mid-1970's to the mid-1980's and assesses the impact of these projects on agricultural development.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01300
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages. Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01301
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 1-9 in Proceedings of Farming System Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 9-12, 1988. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
Byers, Gillard Thomas E. and Bulla, Grasiano (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1988-10-09
Published:
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01302
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 13-24 in Proceedings of farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 9-12, 1988. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01303
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 25-34 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 9-12, 1988. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01304
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 59-64 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 9-12, 1988. Farming Systems Research Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01305
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 85-102 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 9-12, 1988. Farming Systems Research Paper Series,Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01306
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 103-107 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institure for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01307
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 109-123 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the university of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01308
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 129-132 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01309
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 139-144 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01310
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 145-157 in Proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01311
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 159-171 in proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming systems research series, paper No.17. 395 pages.
Stilwell, Ted; Van Rooyen, Johan and Gouws, Leon (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1988-10-09
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01312
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 173-183 in proceedings of farming systems research/extension symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. Farming systems research paper series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
USA: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01314
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 263-272 in proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01316
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 363-368 in proceedings of farming systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17
Chapman, James A., Brown, Albert L.,Castro, Roberto J. (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1988-10-09
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01317
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 369-385 in proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01318
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 387-390 in proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17 395 pages.
Francis, Charles A. and Peter E. Hildebrand (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1988-10-09
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1 Document Number: D01319
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, pages 391-393 in proceedings of Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium hosted by the University of Arkansas and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. Fayetteville,Arkansas. Farming Systems Research Paper Series, Paper No. 17. 395 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01339
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112. Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Case Study N0.2, 22 pages
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01341
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Papers No. 112. Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 4, 20 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01342
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 525 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01346
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No.8 23 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01347
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No.9, 27 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01348
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 10,25 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01349
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 11, 21 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01350
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 12, 24 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01351
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 13, 63 pages
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes4; Folder: Presentations at Professional Meetings File Document Number: D01619
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, Annual Farming Systems Research/Extension Symposium, 21 pages.
USA: U.S.Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C1486
Notes:
ERS Foreign - 76, Development and Trade Analysis Division, Economic Research Service. 32 pages, Page 14 contains a discussion about the gap between knowledge and actual application on the farm. "It has been estimated, for example, that crop production per acre could increase one-fourth in the next five years on lands readily available, and primarily with methods now known and widely used." Cites USDA, Food and Agriculture: a Program for the 1960s, March 1962, in connection with that estimate.
Summarizes remarks by James Beebe, "A farming systems approach as a tool in linking research and extension." Presentation to research and extension experts at Los Banos, Philippines, April 1986.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 171 Document Number: C18634
Notes:
various documents in same binder; : FSR/E training units: volume 1 TMS-602; Farming Systems Support Project International Programs; Technical eds: Steve Franzel, Malcolm Odell, Marcia Odell; Coordinating ed.: Lisetter Walecka
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19053
Notes:
Pages 34-59 in Rajab Ali Memon, managing author, and Elena Bashir, editor, Extension methods. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. 378 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19063
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, Pages 348-361 in Rajab Ali Memon, managing author, and Elena Bashir, editor, Extension methods. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. 378 pages.
Simpson, Norma L. (author) and Association for Women in Development Conference
Format:
Conference document
Publication Date:
1985-04-25
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19392
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp 179-183; from "Women creating wealth : transforming economic development" Selected papers and speeches from the Association for Women in Development Conference April 25-27, 1985 Washington, D.C.
Caribbean: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: C19753
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp. 30-31 From "Proceedings : Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education" National 4-H Center Chevy Chase, MD April 6-8, 1988 77 pages
Reijntjes, Coen (author), Haverkort, Bertus (author), and Hiemstra, Wim (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1988-10
Published:
Informactioncentre on Low External Input Agriculture Leusden, The Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: C19778
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, 25 pages; Paper for presentation at the FSR/E sympsium: "Contributions of FSR/E Towards Sustainable Agriculture" Fayetteville, Arkansas
Swanson, Burton E. (author) and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
conference papers
Publication Date:
1997-03-04
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20301
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, Section J; from "1997 conference papers : Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 13th Annual Conference, 3, 4, 5 April 1997, Arlington, Virginia
Gomes, Patrick I. (author / University of the West Indies, Senate House)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1990-11
Published:
Caribbean: Department of Agricultural Extension, The University of the West Indies
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20512
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 3-6 from "Farm-household analysis, planning and development : a systems approach", Proceedings of a Caribbean Regional Workshop
Pemberton, Carlisle A. (author / University of the West Indies, Senate House)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1990-11
Published:
Caribbean: Department of Agricultural Extension, The University of the West Indies
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20513
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 7-41 from "Farm-household analysis, planning and development : a systems approach" Proceedings of a Caribbean Regional Workshop
