3 Questions
What was the objective of the agricultural extension service under Alemaya College of Agriculture?
To demonstrate research results to farmers
What was the objective of the conventional extension service after it was transferred to MOA?
To change the quality of life of farmers
What was the objective of ARDU, established in 1977?
To increase agricultural production and socio-economic development of the farming community
Study Notes
- Agricultural extension and research started in Ethiopia in 1953 under Alemaya College of Agriculture.
- The college had triple mandates of Research, Extension, and Training.
- The objective of the extension service was to demonstrate research results to farmers.
- In 1963, the extension service was transferred to MOA and referred to as conventional.
- The objective of the conventional extension service was to change the quality of life of farmers.
- In the late 1960s, CPPs were launched in different parts of the country, including agricultural extension service.
- CADU was established in 1967 to increase production and productivity in Chilalo Awraja.
- ARDU was established in 1977 and aimed to increase agricultural production and socio-economic development of the farming community.
- WADU was established in 1970 to increase production and improve the living conditions of farming communities in areas where land is scarce.
- The objective of the agricultural extension service in all three CPPs was to increase agricultural production and productivity.
How much do you know about the history of agricultural extension in Ethiopia? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the triple mandates of Alemaya College of Agriculture to the establishment of CPPs and specialized units like CADU, ARDU, and WADU, this quiz covers key milestones in Ethiopia's agricultural extension service. See how much you know about the objectives of different extension services and their impact on the farming communities they serve. Keywords: agricultural extension, Ethiopia, Alemaya College of Agriculture
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