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What is the primary purpose of extension services as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of extension services as described in the text?
- To educate farmers on new agricultural technologies
- To facilitate the linear transfer of knowledge from researchers to farmers
- To stimulate rural innovation and development (correct)
- To act as a link between researchers and farmers
How has the theory and practice of extension changed over the past five to five decades?
How has the theory and practice of extension changed over the past five to five decades?
- New approaches have examined the role of extension as a link between researchers and farmers (correct)
- Extension has not changed significantly over the past five decades
- Extension has shifted to a linear transfer of technology and knowledge from developer to user
- Extension has become more focused on educating farmers on new technologies
What is the definition of innovation as provided in the text?
What is the definition of innovation as provided in the text?
- A process where something grows to become larger and more advanced
- The process of educating farmers on new agricultural technologies
- The linear transfer of technology and knowledge from developer to user
- The process of generation, diffusion, adaptation and use of knowledge (correct)
What is the definition of development as provided in the text?
What is the definition of development as provided in the text?
What was the original envisioned role of extension under the transfer-of-technology approach in the 1960s?
What was the original envisioned role of extension under the transfer-of-technology approach in the 1960s?
What is the primary role of extension services according to the new approaches discussed in the text?
What is the primary role of extension services according to the new approaches discussed in the text?
What is the main advantage of the transfer-of-technology approach mentioned in the text?
What is the main advantage of the transfer-of-technology approach mentioned in the text?
Why is the transfer-of-technology approach criticized in the text?
Why is the transfer-of-technology approach criticized in the text?
How has the technology transfer approach improved over the years?
How has the technology transfer approach improved over the years?
Which term refers to a step taken to achieve a desired action?
Which term refers to a step taken to achieve a desired action?
What is defined as a process whereby the results of a system or process are evaluated to improve its operation?
What is defined as a process whereby the results of a system or process are evaluated to improve its operation?
Which aspect does the modified feedback system in the technology transfer approach target according to the text?
Which aspect does the modified feedback system in the technology transfer approach target according to the text?
What is the primary aim of the 'New Extensionist' document developed by GFRAS?
What is the primary aim of the 'New Extensionist' document developed by GFRAS?
Which group emerged from GFRAS to promote the 'New Extensionist' concept?
Which group emerged from GFRAS to promote the 'New Extensionist' concept?
What does the Learning Kit developed by GFRAS contain?
What does the Learning Kit developed by GFRAS contain?
Which organization provided financial support for the development of this module?
Which organization provided financial support for the development of this module?
What type of license is used for the work produced by the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)?
What type of license is used for the work produced by the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)?
Which aspect of extension is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of the 'New Extensionist' document?
Which aspect of extension is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of the 'New Extensionist' document?
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