8 pages, Cattle handling Extension program educators often overlook the animal training component of efficient handling. The objectives of the study described in this article were to measure young dairy heifer behavioral responses toward handlers who received different types of training and to document whether repeated handling or time of day of handling affected heifer behavioral responses to handlers. Six handlers received training through a lecture, hands-on workshop, or video. An observer recorded heifer behavior during handling tests. The day and time of heifer training were most influential on heifer behavior, but heifer handling ease was improved when handlers had participated in the hands-on training.
Agble, W.K. (author / Crops Research Institute (CSIR), Kumasi, Ghana) and Crops Research Institute (CSIR), Kumasi, Ghana
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1980
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 64 Document Number: C02372
Notes:
Mason E. Miller Collection; See C02360 for original, In: Kumble, Vrinda, ed. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Development and Transfer of Technology for Rainfed Agriculture and the SAT Farmer; 1979 August 28 - September 1; ICRISAT Center, Patancheru, India. Andhra Pradesh, India : International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, 1980. p. 275-279, Delineates goals for establishing linkages between the activity areas of research, extension (communication), and farmers (production): a) linkages should transfer technology rapidly to benefit the greatest number of farmers; b) the new technology should be economically viable, safe, and acceptable to farmers; and c) the technology should satisfy the political, economic, and social needs of the country. Discusses for each activity area their respective responsibilities, the major problems deserving attention in each area, and corrective measures which must be taken to promote the formation of effective linkages.
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.
