What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?

JAMB Agricultural Science 2023 578 views
Source: JAMB · 2023

What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?

  1. Increased crop diversity and yield ✓
  2. Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
  3. Improved market access for agricultural products
  4. Preservation of traditional farming practices
Explanation

Primary benefits: improved practices leading to higher yields, better pest management, efficient input use, and adoption of profitable technologies.

Additional benefits: market linkages, credit information, farmer organization, nutrition education. Extension addresses multiple farmer needs.

Smallholders benefit most as they lack resources to access information independently.

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