Journal article
Sustainable farmer-to-farmer extension – the experiences of private service providers in Zambia
International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
2021
Abstract
To improve and sustain farm productivity, farmers require information on inputs, postharvest management and markets, and exposure to new technologies and best practices. Traditionally public agricultural extension agents are the knowledge brokers for farmers. However, government extension has received much criticism due to limited reach and relevance, and poor resourcing. This paper examines the use of a private extension approach that is supporting and educating farmers in groups in two districts of Zambia through farmer-to-farmer extension. This paper shares the experiences and perspectives of farmers who provide the extension services. In doing so, it highlights the tensions within the role of farmers as private service providers and three emergent dilemmas for sustainability of the approach.
Details
- Title
- Sustainable farmer-to-farmer extension – the experiences of private service providers in Zambia
- Authors/Creators
- D. Boyd (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityR. Spencer (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
- Publisher
- Earthscan
- Identifiers
- 991005542600907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 6 Social Sciences
- 6.263 Agricultural Policy
- 6.263.898 Sustainable Agriculture
- Web Of Science research areas
- Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
- Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
- ESI research areas
- Agricultural Sciences