A majority of the farmers received farm visits and field demonstrations by private extension field staff, which were ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively, as preferred methods of extension. Most of the farmers agreed that public extension field staff provide information regarding application of irrigation and private extension field staff provided advice for the use of plant protection measures. Significant differences were observed between public and private extension field staff on various statements regarding competency level and agronomic practices.
An Analysis of Public and Private Agricultural Extension Services in Balochistan, Pakistan
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