Sareena Basnet
Agriculture program planning cycle is a systematic strategy to meeting the needs of farmers and rural communities. It employs a variety of planning methods, including top-down, bottom-up, and participatory techniques, and operates at multiple levels, ranging from national to municipal to individual farms. The program planning cycle consists of several essential steps: needs assessment, problem … Read more
Program Planning in Agricultural extension is guided by core ideas and a philosophy that emphasizes the necessity of being needs-driven, inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable. The principles emphasize community engagement, resource optimization, and integration with larger development efforts, while the philosophy emphasizes the importance of people-centered development, knowledge empowerment, and long-term sustainability. These aspects work together … Read more
Program planning in agricultural extension is the systematic design and organization of extension operations to meet the unique requirements and problems of farmers and rural communities. It entails identifying needs, establishing specific goals, and devising ways to boost agricultural productivity, empower farmers, and encourage sustainable practices. The scope of program planning extends from resource allocation … Read more
Local leaders play an important role in rural development initiatives by encouraging community engagement, enabling communication between communities and development organizations, and leading decision-making procedures. Their in-depth awareness of local requirements and conditions guarantees that development programs are relevant, effective, and sustainable. They contribute to the long-term viability and good impact of rural development projects … Read more
Leadership is the ability to guide, motivate, and persuade others toward a common objective. A leader is someone who guides and motivates people to achieve a common objective, and they play an important role in determining the direction and success of a team or organization. Leaders can take many different shapes, including authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire, … Read more
Private Extension System involve the delivery of agricultural advising services by private enterprises, such as agribusinesses, non-governmental organizations, and consultants, rather than government agencies. In contrast to traditional public sector approaches, a private extension system provides agricultural advice services through private entities such as agribusiness corporations, NGOs, and consultants. Key components include commercial service providers, … Read more
Privatization of agri-extension entails shifting agricultural advising services from government control to private enterprises with the goal of increasing efficiency, innovation, and market responsiveness. This transition is motivated by limited public resources, a demand for specialized knowledge, and a need for more accountable and personalized services. In a public-private extension system, collaboration between the government … Read more
Sustainable agricultural technology entails adopting innovative practices and instruments to increase agricultural productivity while reducing environmental effect, assuring economic sustainability, and encouraging social responsibility. It prioritizes resource efficiency, soil health, biodiversity conservation, and reduced reliance on nonrenewable resources. The goal is to meet current agricultural requirements without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to do the same, … Read more
Extension services facilitate technological transfer by bridging the gap between research organizations and farmers. Their primary responsibilities include educating and training farmers about new technologies, disseminating information via multiple media, offering consulting services for issue resolution and decision-making, and exhibiting innovations through on-farm trials. Introduction to Technology Transfer and Extension Services Technology transfer is the … Read more
The concept of adopters in innovation decision-making is based on Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations hypothesis. This idea classifies people within a social system according to their readiness and speed to adopt new innovations or technologies. The categories contribute to understanding how and why innovations spread across different populations over time. Introduction to Innovation Adoption … Read more