UPDATE: NIPOFERD TROPISYMPOSIUM 2017 — 19TH PRESENTATION

19th Presentation — Dr. J. U. Chikaire
APPROPRIATE EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES APPROACHES IN DISSEMINATING PALM KERNEL CAKE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA.

EXTENSION DELIVERY APPROACHES;

Technology Transfer: This type of extension approach is a genetic top down approach focused primarily on the tools and methods of production of basic food crops.

Participatory Approach: This type of extension approach is a farmer-led approach in which farmers identify their problems and discuss them with extension and advisory agents to find appropriate solutions.

Other approaches includes; Training & Visits, Project Approaches, Farmer Field School (FFS), Farmer-fish and Farmer to Farmer Engagements among others.

Conclusion:
We recommend and appreciate the Participatory Approaches for use in disseminating PKC technologies.

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