Effective agricultural extension & communication bridges the gap between research institutions and farmers, ensuring the adoption of innovative and sustainable farming practices. Extension services provide vital knowledge on crop management, pest control, and soil conservation through workshops, field demonstrations, and digital platforms. Modern communication tools, including mobile applications and social media, enhance outreach, enabling real-time advisory support for rural communities. Farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange strengthens local expertise, fostering resilience in the face of climate change and market fluctuations. Government policies and private sector involvement further expand extension networks, improving accessibility to financial resources, advanced technologies, and climate-smart agriculture. Strengthening Agricultural Extension & Communication ensures that scientific advancements translate into practical solutions, empowering farming communities to increase productivity while promoting sustainable resource use.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and adaptive response to climate variability and climate change in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
Abbyssinia Mushunje, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria