Agricultural extension systems; issues and approaches.9788180695025Agricultural extension Agricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. The field of extension now encompasses a wider range of communication and learning activities organised for rural people by systems; issues and approaches. Ed. by B.S. Hansra et al. Concept Pub. Co. 2008 192 pages $12.00 Hardcover S544 Papers presented in this volume are from an Indian national conference held in 2004 on alternative extension approaches, and examine the different aspects of developments in agricultural extension. Two sections on extension systems and extension approaches contain multiple essays on topics such as the reshaping of extension system, private extension and cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. extension in India, constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. in adoption of micro credit among farmers, the impact of extension approaches, an alternative extension strategy for women empowerment em·pow·er tr.v. em·pow·ered, em·pow·er·ing, em·pow·ers 1. To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority. See Synonyms at authorize. 2. and rural livelihood security, and the new zeal Zeal Bows, Mr. crippled fiddler with intense feelings. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis] Cedric of Rotherwood zealous about restoring Saxon independence. [Br. of extension approaches. The quality of the binding may be somewhat low though the information extended in the title seems solid. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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