Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D02248
Notes:
Pages 38-44 in Keya Acharya and Frederick Noronha (eds.), The green pen: environmental journalism in India and South Asia. Sage Publications India, New Delhi. 303 pages.
Agunga, Robert A. (author / Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Ohio State University) and Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Ohio State University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 76 Document Number: C03970
James F. Evans Collection, This study deals with the hypothesis that communication media of the West are comparatively more influential in exporting cultural imperialism to the socio-cultural disadvantage of developing countries. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the powerful media of the West, particularly of the USA vis-a-vis other dominant factors which are considered effective tools of cultural exportation from the haves to the have-nots. (original)
search through journal, The article discusses the convergence of two potentially positive trends that may help to reduce poverty and environmental deterioration in Central America - the creation of networks by grassroots and environmental organizations, and the spread of information and communications technology. The article is based on research in six highly endangered, protected areas in Central America. it discusses emerging trends in "connectedness" at local, national, regional, and international levels. Looking to the future, it concludes that "informational empowerment" can be a practical strategy for reducing poverty and environmental degradation.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C26320
Notes:
Posted at www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=75100, Via Media News Daily. 2 pages., Describes honor for the rural reporter of The Hindu newspaper.
"The debate on how to start and sustain the media network by journlists and other network members generated simmering controversy because of past experiences of unfulfilled expectations and shattered hopes."
Balit, Silvia (author / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2004-07
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27920
Barrera, Rene (author), Dobie, B. (author), and Starr County Agricultural Agent, Rio Grande City, TX
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1972
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 26 Document Number: B02656
Notes:
See B02289 for original; Phase 1, In: Communication for change with the rural disadvantaged : a workshop. Washington, D.C. : National Academy of Sciences, 1972. p. 73-77
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22997
Notes:
Pages 90-123 in Ian Christoplos and John Farrington (eds.), Poverty, vulnerability and agricultural extension. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India. 251 pages.
Bhavnani, Asheeta (author), Chiu, Rowena Won-Wai (author), Janakiram, Subramaniam (author), Silarszky, Peter (author), and ICT Policy Division, Global Information and Communications Department, World Bank.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2008-06-15
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00452
Binswanger, Hans P. (author), von Braun, Joachim (author), and Binswanger: Chief, Agricultural Operations Division, Country Department II, World Bank; von Braun: Director, Food Consumption and Nutrition Policy Program, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 96 Document Number: C07773
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C23000
Notes:
Pages 210-223 in Ian Christoplos and John Farrington (eds.), Poverty, vulnerability and agricultural extension. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India. 251 pages.
Braden, Sue (author) and Chronic Poverty Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
unknown
Published:
United Kingdom
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C28218
Notes:
Posted online at http://www.chronicpoverty.org/pdfs/2003conferencepapers/Braden.pdf, Presented at "Staying poor: chronic poverty and development policy," a conference at Manchester, UK from April 7-9, 2003.
Byrnes, Kerry J. (author) and International Fertilizer Development Center in behalf of a contract with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1980-04-22
Published:
Bangladesh
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes2 Document Number: D01190
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, International Fertilizer Development Center in behalf of a contract with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation. 61 pages, In this report, interest is focused on whether fertilizer assists the rural poor, particularly the small farmers and sharecroppers to increase their economic status relative to large farmers. Much of the data used was drawn from small samples that may or may not be representative of Bangladesh.
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.
