Agricultural Extension Worldwide: Issues, Practices and Emerging Priorities

Agricultural Extension Worldwide provides an international perspective on agricultural extension and highlights its role in agricultural development. It discusses major extension systems, factors for success, and the linkages required for effective implementation. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in agricultural economics, policy, and agriculture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Agricultural Extension Worldwide, first published in 1987, offers a comprehensive international perspective on agricultural extension, emphasizing its pivotal role in agricultural development. As one of the world's largest nonformal problem-solving educational systems, agricultural extension plays a crucial role in transferring knowledge and research to farmers, while also serving other target audiences such as farm families and rural youth. Additionally, it contributes to the development of rural community resources. Spanning sixteen chapters, the book delves into various major systems of extension, exploring the factors that contribute to their success or failure, including the necessary linkages and policy and financial supports required for effective implementation. This invaluable resource is a must-read for scholars and researchers in agricultural economics, agricultural policy, and agriculture in general, providing valuable insights into the field's advancements and challenges.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032225890