The contribution of extension could be further accentuated if the extension professionals adopt certain human positive values. A parallel investment for...
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Surabhi Mittal and Vinod Hariharan explore the gender roles and decision making in wheat farming in India, based on empirical data in this blog. Surabhi Mittal...
New courses related to socio-economic faculties including extension needs to be developed and promoted in forestry education, argues Dr Binoo P Boney. Dr Binoo...
These days everywhere you turn, you see and hear about seminars, conferences and workshops. But very few of these add value by contributing to improving the...
Demand for organic food is increasing at 20-22% per annum in India. Its time India invests in organic research and education to develop specialized human...
Skill development is not merely meant for farmers and entrepreneurs. It is also about having the needed skills among field practitioners. For instance, the...
Recent initiatives such as the National Skill Development Corporation have begun to address some of the needs related to skill development in various sectors...
The focus of skill development in India by default is oriented towards industry and micro enterprises. Skill development in the farm sector is yet to receive...
Though a large percentage of rural population in South Asia depend on capture fisheries and aquaculture, lack of an appropriate extension framework constrains...
Agricultural extension system has been slow to adapt and communicate climate science to farmers, as there is still limited institutional priority accorded in...