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Enyong, Laetitia Ako Kima. "Linkages among research, education, extension, and farmers in the Republic of Cameroon." Diss., This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10022007-144530/.

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Buckle, Dorothea Maria. "Media and communication influences on farmers' views of water conservation in the Garden Route, South Africa." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/9109.

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The Garden Route is situated between a mountain range and the ocean, both within close proximity. These geographic considerations make the farmers in the area vulnerable to extreme weather events, especially droughts and floods, which have been experienced in recent years. Agriculture in the area is predominantly focused on dairy and vegetables, which require intensive irrigation practices. It is this water demand that inspired adaptations to counteract the risks of extreme weather and dwindling water sources. These adaptations and behaviours were investigated to determine the underlying perce

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Zwane, Elliot Mahlengule. "Participatory development of an extension approach and policy for Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, Pretori : [s.n.], 2009. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10172009-093242/.

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Tire, Mpho. "An evaluation of the information dissemination mechanisms for small scale subsistence farmers." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/135.

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Nault, Jacques. "Participatory extension strategies for the implementation of sustainable agriculture." Thesis, McGill University, 1991. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=60538.

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Requirements for the development of sustainable farm systems include the generation of site-specific management practices and heightened levels of awareness and empowerment within the farming community. The current model of technology development and transfer does not adequately facilitate the development of these characteristics. This study elaborates an alternative, participatory approach for agricultural extension, and presents the experiences of a group consisting of six farmers and a university co-research team, who employed this approach over a 17-month period to develop more ecologicall

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Nkohla, Siviwe. "Factors that influence smallholder farmers maize varietal choice :the case of Mhlontlo Local Municipality Eastern Cape." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/3121.

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In South Africa, maize is grown all over the country under various environments including both dry and irrigated agriculture. The majority of maize farmers are smallholders farming on small pieces of land with low input technologies. Additionally, South Africa`s smallholder maize farmers are characterised by low maize productivity, this is despite of the availability of many improved maize varieties on the market. It is clear that professional maize breeders are continuously developing many superior maize varieties with traits more suitable for the commercial farming sector than the smallholde

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Gwala, Lindokuhle. "Effect of agricultural extension services on beneficiaries of the Nguni cattle project: the case of Ncera and Kwezana villages, Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1019814.

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The study was conducted to determine the effect of agricultural extension services on beneficiaries of the Nguni Cattle project in Ncera and Kwezana villages, both in Nkonkobe local Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province. The objectives of this study were to determine the quality of extension services offered to the beneficiaries of the Nguni cattle project, relationship between extension officers and beneficiaries of the project, lastly was to determine communication strategies used by extension officers to communicate with the project beneficiaries. A total of 73 Nguni cattle project bene

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Amezah, Agbenyega. "A participative learning approach to agricultural development : a Ghanaian case /." View thesis View thesis, 1998. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20030603.164705/index.html.

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Cloonan, Daniel Peter. "The extension need : learning through dialogue : a theory-informed extension practice /." View thesis View thesis, 1996. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20030529.132358/index.html.

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Thesis (M. Sc. (Hons.)--University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 1996.<br>"A thesis submitted to the School of Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury for the degree of Master of Science (Honours) -- T.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-183).

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Mwangwela, Dennis Lusekelo. "Towards appropriate institutional linkage structures for effective participatory and coordinated agricultural extension in Malawi." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07032007-094422.

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Khatoonabadi, Ahmad, of Western Sydney Hawkesbury University, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, and School of Agriculture and Rural Development. "Systemic communication and performance : a humanist learning approach to agricultural extension and rural development." THESIS_FEMA_ARD_Khatoonabadi_A.xml, 1994. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/641.

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This study posits a model of 'rural extension' which begins from humans, not from technology or information. The model has been used to facilitate community development at the village level. The research illustrates the potential of drama and participative forms of theatre as empowering 'action' learning/researching tools to reach people in rural communities, and as a means of involving those communities in creativity and learning about themselves and their environment collaboratively. The writer seeks to integrate participatory approaches with community development and human inquiry, humanist

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Henke, Christopher R. "Working the mission : science and industry in California agriculture /." Diss., Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC IP addresses, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p9984806.

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Roberts, Gerard Michael O'Brien. "Action researching my practice as a facilitator of experiential learning with pastoralist farmers in central west Queensland /." Richmond, N.S.W. : School of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1997. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20030509.115304/index.html.

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Kassegne, Abeje Berhanu. "Beyond technology packages : towards a farmer-informed paradigm for Ethiopian extension /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://adt.library.uq.edu.au/public/adt-QU20041020.163429/index.html.

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Cezar, Ivo Martins. "A participatory knowledge information system for beef farmers : a case applied to the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 1999. http://webex.lib.ed.ac.uk/abstracts/cezar01.pdf.

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Ajili, Abdulazim School of Fibre Science &amp Technology UNSW. "Aspects of traditional versus group extension approaches on farmer behavioural change in an extensive grazing environment in the Bathurst District of New South Wales, Australia." Awarded by:University of New South Wales. School of Fibre Science and Technology, 2000. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/32906.

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The study on different extension approaches was undertaken in the Bathurst area of New South Wales, Australia. One hundred farmers were surveyed in random pairs according to those who belong to the formal group, ???Landcare???, and those who did not. The survey included questions on personal, physical resources, ecological and economic factors, farm practices and management (including actual practice, use of extension methods and information sources) Focussing on behavioural change over time, attitudes, perceptions and intentions. The impact of extension approach on different levels of innova

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Lahai, Bernadette A. N. "Effectiveness of agricultural extension agents in reaching farmers with extension services in Oyo, Kaduna and Rivers State Agricultural Development Projects in Nigeria." Thesis, University of Reading, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.242339.

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Cloonan, Daniel Peter, of Western Sydney Hawkesbury University, of Science Technology and Agriculture Faculty, and School of Agriculture and Rural Development. "The extension need : learning through dialogue : a theory-informed extension practice." THESIS_FSTA_ARD_Cloonan_D.xml, 1996. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/763.

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Following concerns expressed by canegrowers in the Burdekin River Irrigation Area (BRIA) of Northern Queensland regarding rising groundwater and salinity the Department of Primary Industries instigated action to investigate and develop Best-On-Farm Water Management Practices. The purposes of this project were to improve landholder awareness of water use to maximise cane production while minimising the likelihood of salinity and changes in the groundwater balance, and to facilitate the development of soil and water management practices on a range of soils in the BRIA. The project lasted for 12

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Bergefurd, Brad R. "Assessing Extension Needs of Ohio’s Amish and Mennonite Produce Auction Farmers." The Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313512162.

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Sulser, Timothy Brian. "Field practical monitoring and evaluation in agricultural extension ex ante sustainability assessment of production alternatives through spreadsheet modelling and participatory research /." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2001. http://etd.fcla.edu/etd/uf/2001/anp1053/Sulser%5FTimothy%5FThesis.pdf.

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Thesis (M.A.)--University of Florida, 2001.<br>Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 112 p.; also contains graphics; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet linked to PDF file. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-111).

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Gebre-Selassie, Samuel. "The development of integrated management information systems for agricultural extension institutions of developing countries : the case of Oromia Agricultural Development Bureau of Ethiopia /." Aachen : Shaker, 2001. http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=009323076&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA.

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Mashamba, Mpho Abigail. "An assessment of the effectiveness of training for extension staff in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/953.

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Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2012<br>Agricultural Extension workers could play a key role in fostering sustainable agriculture production as well as economic growth. The training for extension staff is a step towards sustainable development. Agriculture is an important sector in the South African economy. Its existence impacts directly on job creation, rural development, food security, foreign exchange and poverty reduction. Because the agricultural sector is crucial to rural development and contributes significantly to any initiative to alleviate poverty, it is for this reason tha

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Tolamo, Tutuge Joseph. "Mobilising youth participation in agriculture using Participatory Extension Approach (PEA) : A case study of ga-Mothiba village." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1351.

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Viljoen, Hendrik Christophel. "n Kommunikasiestrategie vir die Nasionale Departement van Landbou ter ondersteuning van kleinboerontwikkeling." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51844.

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Dissertation (PhD)--Stellenbosch University 2000.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is indeed possible for agricultural institutions to render optimum services to farmers provided that such services meet the requirements of the farmers. Insofar as the agricultural extension and information arm of these services operated in the past, the emphasis was on keeping abreast - on a scientific basis - of the needs of commercial farming. The reason for this was that over the years a clear picture of the commercial farmer as individual and his particular needs had emerged and the focus was on this. The op

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Rodriguez, Baide Joysee Mariela Molnar Joseph J. "Barriers to adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in the South change agents perspectives /." Auburn, Ala., 2005. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2005%20Fall/Thesis/RODRIGUEZ_BAIDE_18.pdf.

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Fravel, Philip M. "A History of Agricultural Education in South Carolina With an Emphasis on the Public School Program." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/27205.

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The researcher focused on the numerous elements that led to an organized state supported system of Agricultural Education in South Carolina. Emphasis was placed upon the secondary school program, but the various contributing events leading to the formal study of Agricultural Education were identified and examined. Many historical studies of 20th century Agricultural Education focus on the impact of the Smith-Hughes legislation. Upon deeper investigation, the Palmetto State can credit numerous influential factors that provided forms of agricultural instruction prior to 1917. The 18th and 19th

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Olufayo, Ayowumi Motunrayo. "The effectiveness of agricultural extension as perceived by small scale farm holders." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019765.

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Empirical studies have suggested that agricultural extension can increase agricultural productivity. However, the increase in productivity is dependent on a number of issues. As a result, this particular study was conducted among farmers in order to examine the relationship between the provision of extension services and increased productivity in a regional context. The perceptions of vegetable home gardeners resident in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area, who participated in the Siyazondla Homestead Production Programme, formed the source of the primary data. The views of these farmers were

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Cochran, Jason. "Patterns of sustainable agriculture adoptionnon-adoption in Panamá." Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=80240.

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The promoter system of agriculture extension has been widely studied and accepted as a tool for agriculture development where local resources are scarce. Much development work has been done in Panama using the promoter model. In order to ascertain the local success of this model, promoters trained by World Vision were visited. The adoption of sustainable agriculture practices were measured in five communities where 7 promoters were trained and placed in Veraguas, Panama. Despite the long-term presence of World Vision and trained promoters, only six farmers have adopted at least one sust

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Harry, Mashiane Papie. "Effectiveness of farmer groups as tools of extension service delivery : The case of Makhuduthamaga-Sekhukhune (Limpopo Province)." Thesis, [Bloemfontein?] : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/146.

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Thesis (M. Tech. Agriculture) -- Central University of Technology, Free state, 2012<br>Small-scale and subsistence farmers in general lack knowledge and information as a result of limited personal contact at grassroots level with extension workers. Therefore, the formation of farmer groups needs to be encouraged in most rural areas as tools of extension delivery. The value of farmer groups for quality decision making and generating of new ideas is well known, and therefore, the use of group contact may accelerate capacity building and empowerment to subsistence farmers. The problem under i

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Muwonge, Abdu. "Local Government Financing and Provision in an Institutionally Constrained Decentralized System: The Case of Agricultural Extension in Uganda." unrestricted, 2007. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05032007-213017/.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2007.<br>Title from file title page. Sally Wallace, committee chair; James R. Alm, Jorge L. Martinez-Vazquez, Ragan Petrie, Yongsheng Xu, Stephen D. Younger, committee members. Electronic text (186 p. : ill., col. map)) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Dec. 11, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-144).

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Khatoonabadi, Ahmad. "Systemic communication and performance : a humanist learning approach to agricultural extension and rural development /." View thesis, 1994. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20060509.105028/index.html.

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury,1994. Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Nepean,1994.<br>A thesis submitted to the School of Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, and The Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts, University of Western Sydney Nepean, in part fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Includes bibliography - leaves 310 - 328 and appendices.

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Biggs, Stephen D. "Two articles focusing on participatory approaches." Olive Organisation Development and Training, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/75076.

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In recent years there has been a growing literature that advocates various forms of participatory development. This is illustrated by the promotion of approaches/tools such as participatory rural appraisal (PRA), participatory technology development (PTD), and participatory process projects 1 These "new" approaches are fast taking on the form of a new generalised orthodoxy for solving development problems. It would seem from the perspective of some of the promoters of this orthodoxy that the problem of development is no longer one of not having the right approaches and methods, but one of gett

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Waechter, James B. "The Cooperative Extension Office at your service." Virtual Press, 1985. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/491461.

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The purpose of this creative project was to develop a program on video tape that would briefly explain the local Cooperative Extension Office, the programs and the assistance available. Audio-visual material available prior to this consisted of one slide tape set approximately 10 years old. In the new video tape a short history of Extension, and an overview of each area of the local Extension Office are explained, using examples of how the local Extension Agents provide assistance to the community. The disciplines include 4-H, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences and Community Development

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Massey, Elijah. "Technical Assistance and Farming at the Rural-Urban Interface: A Study of Farmer Utilization and Related Attitudes." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2017. http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/779.

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The rural-urban interface (RUI) is a complex landscape impacted by a variety of social and economic processes. Substantial U.S. agricultural production occurs at the RUI despite non-farm development pressure. Notably, at a time when U.S. farming is increasingly dominated by a shrinking number of large scale operations, RUI agricultural production occurs primarily on small and medium farms. Importantly, RUI farms exhibit greater diversity in terms of operator demographics, production type, and marketing channels, than their large-scale counterparts. A critical resource in the persistence of div

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Reed, Christina L. "Attitudes of extension agents and program assistants in West Virginia towards involvement of special needs populations in 4-H programs." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2004. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3318.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2004.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 83 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-42).

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Arowolo, Steven Alaba. "Implications of food value chain support structures for water resource management by smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001027.

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Smallholder agriculture is faced with so many challenges despite all the policies and programmes that have been channelled towards ensuring improvement in this sector. Improving smallholder agricultural productivity requires that smallholder farmers gain access to reliable and adequate farmer support services such as physical infrastructures like good road network, functional irrigation facilities, extension services, finance and efficient marketing system. However, these support services are lacking in a vast majority of the rural communities in which the smallholder farmers live and work. Th

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Chitsa, Gilbert. "Analysis of entrepreneurial behaviour of smallholder irrigation farmers: empirical evidence from Qamata Irrigation scheme." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1019769.

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Albeit much effort having been put to review the performance trend of smallholder irrigation farmers in South Africa. However, there seems to be a paucity of information regarding the level of entrepreneurship on these farmers. Most research works on smallholder irrigation farmers have mainly focused on livelihoods trajectory providing a review on how the welfare of the rural poor has been transformed after the introduction of irrigation schemes. With most research evidence indicating a high degree of underperformance on most smallholder irrigation schemes, this research attempted to investiga

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Mapfumo, Alexander. "Agricultural expenditure for economic growth and poverty reduction in Zimbabwe." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/422.

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A vibrant and an efficient agricultural sector would enable a country to feed its growing population, generate employment, earn foreign exchange and provide raw materials for industries. The agricultural sector has a multiplier effect on any nation's socio-economic and industrial fabric because of the multifunctional nature of agriculture. The main objective of this study was to investigate how government expenditure on agriculture has affected economic growth in Zimbabwe from 1980-2009. The Log linear growth regression model was employed where gross domestic gross was the dependant variable a

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Wilson, Daniel O. "MALE FARMERS COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE: IMPACTS ON FARMING OPERATION AND FAMILY LIFE." UKnowledge, 2012. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/3.

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Losing a spouse is as devastating an experience anyone will ever deal with in his or her life. Research, however, shows that men have a harder and longer time coping with the loss of a spouse than women. When the widower’s profession is farming, there are no resources to specifically help that individual with their loss. The purpose of this research was to gain insight into the lives of widowed farmers with particular focus on transitions in their farming operation and their family life. Through their stories, we learn what is happening before the loss of the female spouse on the farm, during

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Jakavula, Siyabulela Cornelius. "Effectiveness of the high value crop-based extension model in improving rural livelihoods." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1007533.

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The problem that is researched in this study relates to the effectiveness of the extension model applied in the High Value Crop programme in improving rural livelihoods in the Eastern Cape. The extent of poverty in rural areas in the Eastern Cape motivated for the intervention of the Is‘Baya through the introduction of Integrated Village Renewal Programme (IVRP). The need to improve the quality of life of rural households through the promotion of agriculture and industry gave rise to the collaborative effort between the Is‘Baya Development Trust and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in South

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Ighodaro, Ikponmwosa David. "The perceived impact of soil erosion on food security in the upper and lower areas of Didimana in the Eastern Cape of South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1006781.

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Due to the particular nature of accelerated soil erosion, its impact on food security is usually very intense. The impact starts first on the farmer, and then to his/ her environment. This is why soil erosion, when unchecked, is very devastating. Therefore this study was set to evaluate the perceived impact of soil erosion on food security in the Upper and Lower Areas of Didimana, Eastern Cape of South Africa, and the role farmers’ adoption behaviours play in the interaction. Three specific objectives were put forward by the study, vis-à-vis: (1) to establish farmers’ perceptions on the impact

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Oueslati, Afifa. "L'activité de transposition professionnelle et didactique dans le travail de vulgarisatrices agricoles féminine en Tunisie." Thesis, Dijon, 2011. http://www.theses.fr/2011DIJOL030.

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En voulant revoir le concept de transposition didactique (TD) dans un milieu professionnel, nous avons étudié le travail des vulgarisatrices agricoles féminines en Tunisie. Deux thèses sont soutenues simultanément : a/ La limite du concept de transposition didactique dans la lecture d’un espace de travail et l’intérêt du concept d’activité. b/ Contrairement à la représentation répandue, à savoir d’être des agents d’exécution, les vulgarisatrices sont plutôt des travailleuses créatives et créatrices de possibles. La combinaison d’approches sociologiques, psychologique historico-culturelles, did

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Janneh, Falankoi Manyima Sheriff. "Information needs of agricultural researchers and extension agents in addressing farmers' production-related constraints and information needs in the Gambia." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3036.

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This study investigated the information needs of agricultural researchers and extension agents in addressing farmers' production-related constraints and information needs in The Gambia. The overall objective of the study was to identify the types of farmers' production-related problems faced by the above agents of change, which were translated into information needs, types of information providers and delivery systems used, and to assess their effectiveness. Coupled with this was the need to gauge the status of the T & V (Training & Visit) model of extension in the country as well as the linka

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Asfaw, Etenesh Bekele. "Farmers' collective action and agricultural transformation in Ethiopia." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26602.

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Rural Ethiopia rolled-out a program for the establishment of farmers’ collective action groups known as ‘Farmers’ Development Groups’ (FDGs), in 2007, based on presumed common interest of smallholder farmers. Although the government trusts that FDGs fetch fast and widescale agricultural transformation as part of the participatory agricultural extension system, systematic study and evidence on what motivates smallholder farmers to act collectively, the group dynamics, long term impact and transformative potential of the agricultural extension groups is scarce. Using the expectancy-value theory

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Mahlangu, Nelly Nokuthula. "Farmers' use of agricultural extension communication channels for receiving farm management information in Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/2936.

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Thesis (M.A. Agricultural Management (Agricultural Extension)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019<br>This study was designed to examine the perceptions of subsistence farmers about the use of the extension communication channels to receive farm management information including climate variability in relation to their innovation decision process. A survey approach was used in this study and by means of stratified sampling, 85 farmers were selected from 372 respondents from Mankweng and 251 from Tshebela service centres in Polokwane Local Municipality for interviews considering gender and their prop

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Worth, Steven Hugh. "An assessment of the appropriateness of agricultural extension education in South Africa." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1024.

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This thesis is about agricultural extension education. The context is agricultural extension in South Africa. It addresses the following questions: To what extent does current agricultural extension education in South Africa adequately reflect the current and changing educational and developmental imperatives? To what extent does it adequately equip extension officers and other agricultural development practitioners to deliver relevant support to farmers and farming communities? In short, how relevant is the training received by South African Agricultural Extension practitioners? The South Afr

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Makapela, Mzuhleli. "Effectiveness of agricultural extension organisation in rural areas: the case of Amathole District Municipality (Eastern Cape)." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20225.

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The study was prompted by the escalating levels of poverty in Amathole District Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province despite the poverty alleviation programmes that have been established since 1994. The main objective of this study was to identify the underlying factors and challenges that affected agricultural extension organisations in the Amathole District Municipality and explore the role and the prospects of extension organisations as a strategy for development and growth in the district municipality. Data was collected through interviews and with the use of structured questionnaires

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Ndoro, Jorine Tafadzwa. "Examining of knowledge management systems applied by extension workers supportive community gardens in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8539.

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South Africa as other African countries has not been spared from the rural poverty. The South African government is trying to address this problem through various government departments. One such ministry trying to address rural poverty is the Ministry of Agriculture, working together with the provincial Ministries of Agriculture in different provinces. The provision of appropriate agricultural extension services is regarded as a tool that may be used to address rural poverty and development in South Africa’s rural areas. Appropriate extension services will depend on the knowledge management s

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Zaqueu, Flavio Rafael. "Agricultural extension and natural resource management in Mozambique with particular reference to Cabo Delgado Province." 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3515.

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The Agricultural Extension, within the context of Mozambique, is an important force· towards agricultural and rural development. Practically, the agricultural policy and programme of the government is implemented through these services. Mozambique has accepted agriculture as the foundation for the development of the country given that this activity sustains the livelihoods of almost the entire population. Moreover, Mozambique is a potential natural resource country, in where, its potential ranges from terrestrial to marine resources. For the purpose of this study, natural resource management r

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Rudd, Meghan O'Neal. "Aligning vision and action of a landcare ethos through systematic intervention : the case of the Farmer Support Group." 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3598.

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The present context of community based natural resource management is characterized by multiple stakeholder involvement, a situation that presents challenges in aligning vision for common action. A 'systemic intervention' involved the staff and stakeholders of the Farmer Support Group, a non-profit rural development organization based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The 'creative design of methods' guided inquiry in aligning vision of a Landcare ethos amongst the organization and their stakeholders, and in directing action toward the vision. Critical Systems Thinking is outlined as the framewo

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