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Ingram, Julie; Chiswell, Hannah; Mills, Jane; Debruyne, Lies; Cooreman, Hanne; Koutsouris, Alex; Alexopoulos, Yiorgos; Pappa, Eleni; Marchand, Fleur – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: The paper aims to examine interactions between demonstrations at programme level and Agricultural Advisory Services (AAS). It situates analysis of the demonstration programme activities within contemporary advisory contexts, asking: how do demonstration programmes interact with the AAS in which they are situated; and what role do…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Agriculture, Rural Extension, Foreign Countries
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Hammersley, Conor; Richardson, Noel; Meredith, David; Carroll, Paula; McNamara, John G. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2023
Purpose: Farmers experience poor health outcomes and are considered 'hard to reach'. Agricultural advisors ('advisors') are uniquely positioned to support and signpost farmers on health issues. This paper explores the acceptability and terms of reference of a potential health role for advisors, and offers key recommendations for developing a…
Descriptors: Rural Extension, Agricultural Occupations, Well Being, Extension Agents
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Dunne, Andy; Markey, Anne; Kinsella, Jim – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2019
Purpose: This article examines the reach, the amount, the content and the quality of agricultural extension in County Laois in Ireland as reported by farmers. It seeks to better understand extension interaction in an Irish county case. Design/Methodology/Approach: A structured questionnaire on personal, farm and farming practices was administered…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Extension, Extension Education, Counties
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Dillon, E. J.; Hennessy, T.; Cullinan, J. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2016
Purpose: To examine the role of agricultural education and extension in influencing the adoption of best practice with regard to herd-level mastitis management. Design/Methodology/Approach: Somatic cell count (SCC) is an indicator of herd health with regard to mastitis and is negatively related to productivity and profitability. Panel data…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Education, Rural Extension, Best Practices