Agricultural extension refers to educating the farmers on application of new knowledge and scientific research to agricultural practices, knowledge of agronomic techniques and skills to improve crop productivity, food security and livelihoods. It covers a wider range of learning activities organized for farmers by experts from various areas like agriculture, agricultural marketing, health, and business studies. It is sometimes referred to as agricultural advisory services.
The two key components of Agricultural extension are:
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Title : Suitaiology: Environmental protection, water resource creation and agricultural development in mountainous areas
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Crucial role of fungi in environmentally sustainable agriculture
Nelida Lucia Del Mastro, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, IPEN/CNEN, Brazil
Title : Empowering indigenous communities through Agro-entrepreneurship training in millet-mushroom food innovations for nutrition and socio-economic development.
Sarker Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Title : Importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for agricultural and horticultural projects, plans, programs, policies and legislative actions towards sustainable development
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD), India
Title : Low-temperature atmospheric ressure plasma: An emerging green technology for improving agricultural productivity
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Impact of climate change on insect pests
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India