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2. Agriculture technology development and transfer evaluation
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byrnes, Kerry J. (author), Claar, John B. (author), Grant,Ulysses J (author), Sussman, Jean (author), and Waugh, Robert K. (author)
- Format:
- Special Report
- Publication Date:
- 1987-03
- Published:
- Panama
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes2 Document Number: D01247
- Notes:
- Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, Ronco Consulting Corporation, Washington, DC 77 pages, This is a formative evaluation of the Agricultural Technology Development and Agricultural Technology Transfer projects, and an assessment of public sector participation in the generation and transfer of agricultural technology in Panama.
3. 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.
4. Beginning farmers: will they face up to safety and health hazards?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byler, Louise (author), Kiernan, Nancy Ellen (author), Steel, Sam (author), Neiner, Patricia (author), and Murphy, Dennis J. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2013-12-01
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 140 Document Number: D06070
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 51(6) : 6FEA10
- Notes:
- 11 pages
5. Coaching for achievement in agriculture
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Pickering, Matthew (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2013-08
- Published:
- New Zealand
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D02432
- Notes:
- Page 56 - Abstract of a paper presented at the International Conference of the Australasia Pacific Extension Network (APEN), Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand, August 26-28, 2013. 100 pages.
6. Education and training for rural workers and their organizations
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Whitehouse, J.R.W. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1976
- Published:
- International: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes2 Document Number: C12314
- Journal Title:
- FAO Economic and Social Development Series
- Journal Title Details:
- 2 : 28-35
- Notes:
- Francis C. Byrnes Collection
7. Educational and training requirements of farmers in Al-ta'mim governorate in the field of using & maintaining center pivot sprinkler irrigation systems and their relation with some factors
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- AlAbbassi, Aamel F. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2009
- Published:
- Iraq: The University of Mosul
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13057
- Journal Title:
- Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture
- Journal Title Details:
- V.37, N.3
- Notes:
- 10 pages, The main objectives of this research are to assess the educational and training requirements of farmers in Al-Ta’mim governorate in the field of using and maintaining the center pivot sprinkler irrigation systems and identifying the differences between these requirements according to some independent factors. The research sample consisted of 142 farmers representing 60% of the total number of farmers who were using these systems. The data was collected through a questionnaire form and utilizing the Borich equation. After testing the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, the data acquisition commenced through personal interview, the data then were analyzed by using analysis of variance and step-wise regression analysis. The results showed that 94% of farmers require medium to high levels of education and training and that there are significant differences in these requirements according to: educational level, number of months of utilizing the system, annual income, size of holding, and communication level with information sources. Yet, there are no significant differences according to readiness to change and social norms. It is also found that the (number of months of utilizing the system) is the most contributing factor in the interpretation of the variance of the educational and training requirements.
8. Evaluating the Swedish approach to motivating improved work safety conditions on farms: insights from fear appeals and the extended parallel processing model
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Svennefelt, Catharina Alwall (author), Hunter, Erik (author), and Lundqvist, Peter (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10495
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agromedicine
- Journal Title Details:
- 23(4): 355-373
- Notes:
- 20 pages., via online journal., Farm work safety intervention programs based on educating and informing have been criticized for not demonstrably improving work safety. We argue that these criticisms are misplaced and that the problem with educating and informing lies not necessarily in the tool, but rather in its implementation. We arrive at this conclusion by systematically investigating eight of the largest farm work safety interventions in Sweden. In particular, we describe how they use fear and other emotional appeals in their communications in an attempt to motivate improved work safety. We then analyze their implementation using the extended parallel processing model (EPPM). We show that, although threat of injury and death is used in the majority of these interventions to motivate individuals, the threat is inconsistent with the behaviors targeted. Other shortcomings and implications for implementing wide-scale farm work safety interventions are discussed.
9. Examining the farmer-buyer relationships in vegetable marketing channels in Eswatini
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dlamini-Mazibuko, Bongiwe Porrie (author), Ferrer, Stuart (author), and Ortmann, Gerald (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: D10802
- Journal Title:
- Agrekon
- Journal Title Details:
- 58(3): 369-386
- Notes:
- 19 pages., via online journal., Vegetable farming is the main source of livelihood for smallholder farmers in Eswatini. However, the production and marketing challenges they faced inhibits the farmers from benefiting fully, which calls for relational transactions to enhance exchange efficiency. Therefore, this study aims to determine the nature of relationship constructs between vegetable farmers selling to formal and informal channels. Data elicited from 170 farmers were analysed using factor analysis, multiple regression analysis and discriminant analysis. Results revealed that farmers derived satisfaction from the price offered and communication, while trust was derived from satisfaction, communication and duration of the relationship, and commitment was derived from trust in both channels. The discriminant analysis results revealed that there is statistical significant difference between the channels. Farmers supplying formal markets perceived levels of satisfaction, trust, and commitment better than those supplying informal markets. The results also indicated that satisfaction and trust were the best predictors of the nature of the relationships. The lack of written contracts and low produce quantity purchased by the formal markets contributes to the low-level establishment of the farmer-buyer relationships. Therefore, coordinated supply chains and supplier-development approaches are necessary to complement the logistical requirements associated with fresh produce and to create mutual benefits.
10. Extension work in promoting agricultural cooperatives -- experience in Spain
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Chico, Antonio Salvador (author)
- Format:
- Monograph
- Publication Date:
- 1972
- Published:
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, Rome.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19377
- Notes:
- Burton Swanson Collection, pp 49-51; from "Training for agriculture : annual review of selected deelopments"
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