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Eleni Pappa; Alex Koutsouris – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: Given the absence of (structured) advisory services in Greece and the CAP requirements, we aim at exploring which would be the characteristics of agronomists whom farmers might trust as advisors. Design/Methodology/Approach: The field research addressed professional farmers who are in contact with agronomist(s)-as-advisors. Based on an…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agronomy, Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Skills
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Chagwiza, Clarietta; Muradian, Roldan; Ruben, Ruerd – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2017
Purpose: This study uses data from a sample of 150 oilseed farming households from Arsi Robe, Ethiopia, to assess the impact of different knowledge bases (education, training and experience) and their interactions on linseed productivity. Methodology: A multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the combined effect of the knowledge bases,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Productivity, Multiple Regression Analysis, Agricultural Production
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Stewart, Terry Mark – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2015
Purpose: There are many complexities to be considered when selecting tactical control options in crops grown under an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) regime. Students being trained in IPM are made aware of this complexity but do not always get the chance to experience IPM decision-making first-hand. This case study describes a web-based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agronomy, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction
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Okry, Florent; Van Mele, Paul; Houinsou, Felix – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2014
Purpose: This article evaluates the dissemination and use of rice training videos by radio stations, farmers, farmer associations and extension services in Benin. It pays attention to positive deviants and process innovation within a "hands-off experiment". Design/methodology/approach: Using questionnaires and checklists we interviewed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Dissemination, Video Technology, Interviews