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
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; 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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
McAllister, Jean (author) and Merrill-Sands, Deborah (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1988-09
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07079
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; Table of Contents and Summary, The Hague: International Service for National Agricultural Research, 1988. OFCOR Comparative Study Paper No. 1. 61 p.
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
Conway, Gordon R. (author), McCracken, Jennifer A. (author), Pretty, Jules N. (author), and International Institute for Environment and Development, London, UK
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 90 Document Number: C06423
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; Contains Table of Contents and Introduction only, London, UK : International Institute for Environment and Development, 1988. 96 p.
DeWeese, June L. (author), Esslinger, Donald L. (author), McCorkle, Constance M. (author), and McCorkle: Research Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Sociology, University of Missouri, Columbia; Esslinger: Professor and Interim Director, Extension Information and Agricultural Editor, University of Missouri, Columbia; DeWeese: Social Science Librarian, University of Missouri, Columbia
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 74 Document Number: C03706
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1988. 28 p. Paper presented to the Global Information/Communication Session of the 1988 Farming Systems Research and Extension Symposium; 1988 October 9-12; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Farrington, John (author) and Martin, Adrienne (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07991
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference; table of contents and introduction, London, UK: Overseas Development Institute, 1988. 69 p. (Agricultural Administration Unit Occasional Paper 9).
Barker, Randolph (author), Lightfoot, Clive (author), and Lightfoot: Farming Systems Development Project, Eastern Visayas, Philippines; Barker: Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 70 Document Number: C03049
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.
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.
Amir, Pervaiz (author), Knipscheer, Hendrik C. (author), and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton, AR; Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton, AR
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05339
Sands, D. Merrill (author / Research Fellow, ISNAR)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06890
Notes:
In: International Workshop on Agricultural Research Management : report of a workshop, 7 to 11 September 1987, The Hague, The Netherlands. The Hague, Netherlands : ISNAR, 1987. p. 101-107
Kaimowitz, David (author / Research Fellow, ISNAR)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06891
Notes:
In: International Workshop on Agricultural Research Management : report of a workshop, 7 to 11 September 1987, The Hague, The Netherlands. The Hague, Netherlands : ISNAR, 1987. p. 109-113
Francis, Paul (author), Rawlins-Branan, Mabel Jean (author), and Francis: International Livestock Centre for Africa, Ibadan, Nigeria; Rawlins-Branan: Gwembe South Development Project, Sinazeze, Zambia
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05340
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
Rivera, William M. (author / University of Maryland, College Park)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1986-02-24
Published:
USA: University of Maryland Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, College Park, MD
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: C22642
Notes:
Occasional Paper #1, Four extension "systems" are compared and contrasted in this paper: the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service, the "typical system" in developing countries, the Training and Visit system, and the Farming Systems Research and Extension approach. While distinct in various ways one from another, interesting and useful insights can be gained through comparing and contrasting their purposes, organization, particular strengths and special problems. Extension is seen to have several discrete definitions and aims, varying structural arrangements and, hence, differing strengths and weaknesses. While organizational concerns may be the key factor for extension development experts currently working in LDC's, it is suggested that the linkage among educational, research and extension bodies remains a major factor for success in the overall agricultural development process.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 78 Document Number: C04373
Notes:
INTERPAKS Collection, Bloemfontein, South Africa : Research Institute for Education Planning, University of the Orange Free State, 1986. 293 p. (Ph D dissertation)
Andrew, Chris O. (author), Hildebrand, Peter E. (author), and Waugh, Robert K. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 91 Document Number: C06624
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, In: Compton, J. Lin, ed. Transformation of international agricultural research and development. Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 1986. p. 207-226
Oasa, Edmund K. (author), Swanson, Louis E. (author), and Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: C03796
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.
Claar, John B. (author) and Johnson, Sam H. III (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07418
Notes:
private sector, INTERPAKS, In V. W. Ruttan (Ed.), Agricultural research policy and development. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization by the United Nations, 1985. (draft manuscript). 45 p., Explores the relationship between research and extension systems. Details the factors determining the utilization of research results as well as the importance of the feedback mechanisms. Presents examples of approaches to improve linkages between research and extension, such as on-farm trials, farming systems research, and use of extension technical liaison personnel. The final section discusses complementarity between research and extension and provides suggestions toward facilitating cooperation between the two organizations.
Chambers, Robert (author), Ghildyal, B.P. (author), and Chambers: Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK; Ghildyal: ford Foundation, New Delhi, India
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07298
Claar, John B. (author), Johnson, Sam H., III (author), and University of Illinois; University of Illinois
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 57 Document Number: C01527
Notes:
Mimeographed, 1985. 20 p., This paper focuses on the point of intersection between research and extension and the necessity to shift this point as a farming systems research (FSR) approach is adopted. The first section of the paper briefly outlines FSR and discusses how it can be used to develop more appropriate technology. The following section explores the role of extension in FSR and emphasizes critical organizational changes that must be made in order to make the transition to FSR/E. To illustrate these relationships, the case of Zambia is used to detail the importance of organizational changes. Throughout the paper it is stressed that extension and research must co-evolve if FSR/E is to be successfully implemented.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07351
Notes:
Evans, see C07346-C07352, In: Cernea, M.M., J.K. Coulter, and J.F.A. Russell (eds.) Research, extension, farmer : a two-way continuum for agricultural development. Washington, D.C.: World Bank, 1985. p. 113-135
Fresco, L. (author / Agricultural University de leeuwenborch, Wageningen, The Netherlands) and Agricultural University de leeuwenborch, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 63 Document Number: C02142
Notes:
Interpaks Resource Center, Gainesville, FL : International Programs, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 1984. 37 p. (Networking Paper No. 1) Paper presented at the 4th Annual conference on Farming Systems Research at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, October 1984
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07986
Notes:
cited reference, In: C.B. Flora, ed. Proceedings of the Farming Systems Research Symposium, 1983. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, 1984. p. 653-659.
Johnson, Sam H., III (author), Kellogg, Earl D. (author), and Johnson: Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of Illinois; Kellogg: Associate Director of International Agriculture, University of Illinois
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 73 Document Number: C03483
Notes:
John Behrens Collection; see C03480 for original, In: Swanson, Burton E., ed. Agricultural extension : a reference manual. 2nd ed. Rome, Italy : Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, 1984. p. 40-55
Chibasa, W.M. (author), Kean, S.A. (author), and Department of Agriculture, Mulungushi House, Lusaka, Zambia
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
Zambia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07383
Notes:
INTERPAKS, Chilanga, Zambia: Adaptive Research Planning Team, Research Branch, Department of Agriculture, 1984. 12 p., Describes how the farming systems research approach was incorporated into the overall Research Branch structure of the Department of Agriculture in Zambia. Presents the various options that were considered for incorporating diagnostic farm research work and on-farm trials into the structure of the Research Branch. Describes the objectives and functions fo the unit formed to undertake adaptive research programs. Concludes with an explanation of the role these adaptive research teams play in linking the research with other organizations.
Claar, J.B. (author) and Watts, Lowell H. (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), University of Illinois, Urbana, and Office of International Programs, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes6 Document Number: C12532
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Pages 3-13 in J.B. Claar and L.H. Watts (eds.), Knowledge transfer in developing countries: status, constraints, outlook. Proceedings of a conference on international extension at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, during July 1983. 59 p.
International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), University of Illinois, Urbana, and Office of International Programs, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes6 Document Number: C12538
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Pages 45-54 in J.B. Claar and L.H. Watts (eds.), Knowledge transfer in developing countries: status, constraints, outlook. Proceedings of a conference on international extension at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, during July 1983. 59 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07985
Notes:
cited reference, In: C.B. Flora, ed. Proceedings of the Farming Systems Research Symposium, 1983. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, 1984. p. 689-694.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07984
Notes:
cited reference, In: C.B. Flora, ed. Proceedings of the Farming Systems Research Symposium, 1983. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, 1984. p. 875-886.
Anandajayasekeram, P. (author / International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Eastern African Economics Program, P.O. Box 25171, Nairobi, Kenya)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07381
Notes:
INTERPAKS, Mimeographed, 1984. Paper presented at the Farming Systems Research Symposium, Kansas State University, October 7-10, 1984. 20 p., Describes Kenya's restructuring of the research and extension network to meet the needs of the majority of small farmers. In order to improve the extension services the government of Kenya adopted the T and V approach to extension. It also became necessary to re-direct agricultural research towards definite goals, related to national needs rather than the customary disciplinary interests. To make the research process more efficient in generating appropriate recommendations for the target group of farmers, the on-farm research with farming systems perspective (OFR/FSP) has been accepted and will be integrated into the research process in Kenya. The major task is that a strong linkage mechanism is established to make sure the limited research and extension resources are utilized efficiently. Concludes with a discussion of the linkage mechanism that could be established within the existing institutional framework to improve the technology generation and dissemination process.
Butler, Robert O. (author), Compton, J. Lin (author), Johnson, Sam H., III (author), Kellogg, Earl D. (author), Pribble, Carolyn M. (author), and Swisher, Marilyn E. (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07983
Notes:
cited reference, In: C.B. Flora, ed. Proceedings of the Farming Systems Research Symposium, 1983. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, 1984. p. 887-898.
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
INTERPAKS, Considers the feasibility of using the US institutional approach to promote agricultural development in developing countries. Noting that farming systems research is concerned about understanding the whole farm in a comprehensive manner, the social and agricultural structures of the USA and developing countries are compared to establish any differences which would affect the implementation of this approach. Six comparisons are made: 1) US farmers were politically active in obtaining a mandate for research, while limited-resources farmers in developing countries are marginal to political power; 2) US farmers and researchers share common goals, while researchers in developing countries tend to be from urban and/or elite backgrounds and have little in common with the farmer; 3) many developing societies do not place an equivalent value on mental and manual energy as in the US; 4) the US farm economy was founded on a husband and wife team sharing management, labor and farm ownership in contrast to the present situation in developing countries; 5) development of US agriculture was assisted by the ability of the non-agricultural sects to absorb noncompetitive farmers; and 6) in the US there has always close cooperation between private and public sectors in developing and disseminating agricultural technology, while developing countries do not have mediating factors.
