Agricultural Extension Education
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What is the main aim of agricultural extension?

To improve agricultural productivity and increase farmers' income

What is the primary purpose of communication in agricultural extension?

To transfer knowledge, skills, and technologies from researchers to farmers

What are the basic tasks in extension education?

Teaching, research, and dissemination of information

What are the three main facets of agricultural extension?

<p>Agricultural, social, and economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of behavioural change communication in agricultural extension?

<p>To influence farmers' attitudes and behaviours towards adopting improved agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of agricultural extension in rural development?

<p>To facilitate the adoption of new technologies and improved practices by farmers, leading to increased agricultural productivity and improved livelihoods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does effective communication impact the success of agricultural extension programs?

<p>Effective communication enables the efficient transfer of information, facilitates adoption of new technologies, and increases the chances of successful adoption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy underlies the concept of agricultural extension?

<p>The philosophy is that farmers and rural communities have the capacity to improve their livelihoods through the adoption of improved agricultural practices and technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common communication barriers that may hinder the success of agricultural extension programs?

<p>Language barriers, cultural differences, limited access to information, and inadequate communication channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of behavioral change communication in agricultural extension?

<p>To influence farmers' attitudes, knowledge, and practices, leading to the adoption of improved agricultural practices and technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Agricultural Extension

  • The main aim of agricultural extension is to disseminate knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Definition of Agricultural Extension

  • Agricultural extension is the process of transferring knowledge, skills, and technologies to farmers, agricultural workers, and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Communication

  • Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, and messages between the sender and the receiver to achieve a common goal.

Philosophy

  • Philosophy is a set of principles and values that guide the actions and decisions of individuals and organizations.

Communication Barrier

  • A communication barrier is any obstacle that hinders the effective transfer of information, ideas, and messages between the sender and the receiver.

Behavioural Change Communication

  • Behavioural change communication is a type of communication that aims to change the attitudes, behaviors, and practices of individuals and communities.

Basic Tasks in Extension Education

  • Identifying the needs and problems of farmers and other stakeholders
  • Developing and testing new technologies and innovations
  • Disseminating and adopting new technologies and innovations

Facets of Agricultural Extension

  • Education: imparting knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders
  • Research: developing and testing new technologies and innovations
  • Advisory: providing technical advice and support to farmers and other stakeholders

Main Facets of Agricultural Extension (detailed explanation)

  • Education: involves teaching and training farmers and other stakeholders on new skills, knowledge, and technologies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability
  • Research: involves conducting experiments and trials to develop and test new technologies and innovations to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability
  • Advisory: involves providing technical advice and support to farmers and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability

Main Types of Education in Agricultural Extension

  • Formal education: involves teaching and training in formal institutions such as universities and colleges
  • Non-formal education: involves teaching and training outside formal institutions such as through workshops and demonstrations
  • Informal education: involves learning through social interactions and peer-to-peer learning

Agricultural Extension

  • The main aim of agricultural extension is to disseminate knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Definition of Agricultural Extension

  • Agricultural extension is the process of transferring knowledge, skills, and technologies to farmers, agricultural workers, and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Communication

  • Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, and messages between the sender and the receiver to achieve a common goal.

Philosophy

  • Philosophy is a set of principles and values that guide the actions and decisions of individuals and organizations.

Communication Barrier

  • A communication barrier is any obstacle that hinders the effective transfer of information, ideas, and messages between the sender and the receiver.

Behavioural Change Communication

  • Behavioural change communication is a type of communication that aims to change the attitudes, behaviors, and practices of individuals and communities.

Basic Tasks in Extension Education

  • Identifying the needs and problems of farmers and other stakeholders
  • Developing and testing new technologies and innovations
  • Disseminating and adopting new technologies and innovations

Facets of Agricultural Extension

  • Education: imparting knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders
  • Research: developing and testing new technologies and innovations
  • Advisory: providing technical advice and support to farmers and other stakeholders

Main Facets of Agricultural Extension (detailed explanation)

  • Education: involves teaching and training farmers and other stakeholders on new skills, knowledge, and technologies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability
  • Research: involves conducting experiments and trials to develop and test new technologies and innovations to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability
  • Advisory: involves providing technical advice and support to farmers and other stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability

Main Types of Education in Agricultural Extension

  • Formal education: involves teaching and training in formal institutions such as universities and colleges
  • Non-formal education: involves teaching and training outside formal institutions such as through workshops and demonstrations
  • Informal education: involves learning through social interactions and peer-to-peer learning

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This quiz covers various aspects of agricultural extension education, including its main aim, communication barriers, and the three facets of extension. It also tests knowledge on the basic tasks in extension education and the main types of education in agricultural extension.

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