Booth, Robert H. (author), Rhoades, Robert (author), Shaw, Roy (author), and Werge, Robert (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1982
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07434
Notes:
INTERPAKS, In: Report of an exploratory workshop on the role of anthropologists and other social scientists in interdisciplinary teams developing improved food production technology. Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute, 1982. p. 1-8., This case study of potato production and storage in Peru demonstrates how and why anthropologists can positively contribute to the generation and transfer of improved agricultural technology. Reports the effects of introducing an anthropologists to a CIP sponsored project in Central Mantaro Valley of the Central Peruvian Andes to study post-harvest activities and problems of highland farmers.
Maalouf, Wajih D. (author / Chief, Agricultural Education and extension Service, Human Resources, Institutions and Agrarian Reform Division, FAO)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1983
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07397
Notes:
INTERPAKS, Mimeographed, 1983. Paper presented at the Regional Seminar on Extension and Rural Development Strategies, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, May 16-20, 1983. 14 p., Presents a broad overview of agricultural extension in the developing world including the status of agricultural extension, common problems, and approaches and methodologies. Rural development is discussed in detail, including methods and strategies commonly used. The role of agricultural extension as a facilitator in the process is included. Discusses the organization of extension services, training, management of services, and the necessary linkages of the various components necessary for rural development.
