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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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Kamruzzaman, Md; Anne Daniell, Katherine; Chowdhury, Ataharul; Crimp, Steven – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2023
Purpose: Facilitation of learning enhances innovation through overcoming innovation barriers and supporting learning outcomes. However, little is known about how public Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) facilitate learning to help adapt to particular climate stressors. This article investigates the role of public EAS in facilitating learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Occupations, Extension Education, Adjustment (to Environment)
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Jellason, Nugun P.; Conway, John S.; Baines, Richard N. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: Empirical evidence suggests that climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices will promote resilience against climate change. We explored location-specific CSA practices and strategies for adoption in two communities (Zango and Kofa) in the North-Western Nigerian drylands. Design/methodology/approach: Mixed methods design was employed with…
Descriptors: Barriers, Adoption (Ideas), Agronomy, Agricultural Occupations