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Kelly, Nick; Bennett, John McLean; Starasts, Ann – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2017
Purpose: This paper presents economic and pedagogical motivations for adopting information and communications technology (ICT)- mediated learning networks in agricultural education and extension. It proposes a framework for networked learning in agricultural extension and contributes a theoretical and case-based rationale for adopting the…
Descriptors: Rural Extension, Learning Strategies, Social Networks, Social Media
Bennett, J. McL.; Cattle, S. R. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2013
Purpose: There is inconsistency in the design, understanding, implementation and monitoring of soil health programmes. Despite mounting scientific evidence for the credibility of certain soil health indicators, an increase in the reporting of programme benefits, and progress in communicating these benefits, many farmers remain hesitant to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agronomy, Agricultural Occupations, Attitudes
Maheshwari, B. L.; Plunkett, M. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2015
Purpose: The aim of this article to examine key irrigation management issues and their implications for future research and extension developments. Design/Methodology/Approach: Peri-urban landscapes are important as they supply fresh fruit, vegetables, turf, ornamental plants and other farm products to the cities. In this study, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Best Practices, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering
Adoption of Soil Health Improvement Strategies by Australian Farmers: II. Impediments and Incentives
Bennett, J. McL.; Cattle, S. R. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2014
Purpose: Many farmers remain hesitant to implement structured management plans and strategies tailored to address soil health, irrespective of mounting scientific evidence for the credibility of certain soil health indicators, an increase in the reporting of program benefits and progress in communicating these benefits. Hence, the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Occupations, Farm Management, Soil Science
Nettle, Ruth; Brightling, Pauline; Hope, Anne – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2013
Purpose: This article outlines the emergence of programme teams in the Australian dairy farm sector as a response to counter weaknesses in the institutional environment for agricultural innovation which favours technology adoption/diffusion approaches. Design/methodology/approach: The strengths, weaknesses and risks of different approaches to…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Risk, Innovation, Agricultural Education
Thompson, Lyndal-Joy; Reeve, Ian – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2011
This paper reports on research into the learning aspects of adopting integrated parasite management practices for sheep (IPM-s) applying a workplace learning framework. An analysis of four primary data sources was conducted; a postal survey of Australian wool producers, a Delphi process with IPM-s researchers, focus groups and interviews with wool…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Delphi Technique, Focus Groups, Knowledge Level
Hunt, Warren; Birch, Colin; Coutts, Jeff; Vanclay, Frank – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2012
Purpose: This article outlines the development of extension as a discipline in Australia, its organization, and the ideological changes that have occurred from the second half of the nineteenth century through to the present. Design/Methodology/Approach: It considers the evolution of extension across the different states of Australia from a…
Descriptors: Rural Extension, Foreign Countries, Rural Development, Extension Education
Hunt, Warren; Coutts, Jeff – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2009
This paper reports research on the impact of introducing a range of extension approaches into the wool-growing regions of Tasmania Australia to meet an emerging knowledge and skills gap in the sector. The wool-growing industry of the state has experienced minimal government extension support for over 15 years. There is a failure in both private…
Descriptors: Industry, Research Methodology, Information Seeking, Foreign Countries
Nettle, Ruth; Paine, Mark – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2009
Water issues are a feature of public debate in Australia. The increasing privatisation of water and changes to water allocation systems are resulting in change, often referred to as water "wars" (de Villiers, 1999). The Australian dairy industry uses 25% of the surface irrigation water in Australia. How does a rural industry like…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Foreign Countries, Ethics, Agricultural Occupations
Cotching, W. E.; Sherriff, L.; Kilpatrick, S. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2009
This paper reports on the social learning from a project aimed to increase the knowledge and capacity of a group of farmers in Tasmania, Australia, to reduce the impacts of intensive agriculture on soil health and waterways, and to optimise the efficient use of on-farm inputs. The plan-do-check-review cycle adopted in this project required the…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Socialization, Group Activities, Program Effectiveness
Crawford, Anne; Nettle, Ruth; Paine, Mark; Kabore, Carolyn – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2007
Managing the competing interests of productivity growth, environmental concerns, landscape change and societal expectations presents challenges for agricultural industries. Innovation projects supporting knowledge development to address these challenges often involve partnerships with commercial farms, a methodology which promises much but has…
Descriptors: Productivity, Community Development, Industry, Innovation
Brien, J. P. – Australian J Adult Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Educational Media, Rural Extension, Teaching Machines

Yabsley, Gordon – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1988
Discusses changes in the extension service of the New South Wales Department of Agriculture since World War II. Notes a change in emphasis from technology to farm business management. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Farm Management, Foreign Countries

Fell, R. F. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 1999
An Australian rural extension center used a training approach based on adult learning principles and action learning. Action learning was applied daily in residential courses, weekly in development of work-based learning projects, and on a subject basis over 3-4 months. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Rural Extension
Martindale, Wayne; Marriott, Sue – Bioscience Education e-Journal, 2004
The continued downturn across the agri-sector evident by indicators such as loss of farm income, low produce prices relative to retail prices, increased management costs of production and declining contribution of agriculture to the National Gross Domestic Product. During this period it has become evident that the importance of grassland farming…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Education, Rural Extension, Research Projects