Role of Agricultural Extension in Economic Development: A Global Perspective

Role of Agricultural Extension in Economic Development: A Global Perspective

Understand the vital role of agricultural extension in supporting farmers, agricultural development, rural livelihoods and economic development across different global contexts.

This book examines agricultural extension from the perspective of its contribution to economic development, making it relevant to students and professionals studying agricultural extension, agricultural economics, rural development and related disciplines.

Key Features

• Focuses on the role of agricultural extension in economic development
• Presents the subject from a global perspective
• Covers agricultural extension and its relationship with agricultural development
• Relevant to Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
• Useful for students of Agricultural Economics
• Suitable for academic study, teaching and research
• Useful reference for agriculture and extension professionals
• Connects extension activities with farmers, agricultural development and broader economic development

Learning Outcomes

Readers can develop an understanding of:

• The role of agricultural extension in economic development
• The contribution of extension to agricultural development
• The importance of knowledge and information for farmers
• Agricultural extension systems in different contexts
• The relationship between agricultural productivity and development
• The role of extension in improving rural livelihoods
• Contemporary challenges and opportunities in agricultural extension

Ideal For

• B.Sc. Agriculture students
• Agricultural Extension students
• Agricultural Economics students
• Rural Development students
• Agriculture students
• Extension professionals
• Researchers and scholars
• Teachers and lecturers
• Agricultural officers
• University and institutional libraries

Why Buy This Book?

Role of Agricultural Extension in Economic Development: A Global Perspective provides a focused resource for understanding how agricultural extension can contribute to agricultural and economic development. Its global perspective makes it useful for readers interested in the relationship between extension services, farmers, rural development and economic progress.

About the Authors

Pragati Saxena

Pragati Saxena is one of the authors of Role of Agricultural Extension in Economic Development: A Global Perspective.

Soumya C.

Soumya C. is the co-author of Role of Agricultural Extension in Economic Development: A Global Perspective.