How can the extension system be modernized to ensure effective transfer of research outcomes and sustainable technologies to small and marginal farmers?
To modernize agricultural extension and effectively transfer technology to small farmers, it's essential to integrate digital tools with localized, participatory approaches, strengthen public-private partnerships, and build the capacity of extension workers. By providing tailored information in local languages, fostering grassroots innovation, and focusing on sustainable practices, extension systems can overcome barriers and empower farmers with the knowledge needed for increased productivity and reliance.
The extension system can be modernized by integrating ICT tools, mobile apps, satellite advisory services, and feedback loops, while strengthening field-level extension workers’ capacities to deliver real-time, scalable, and sustainable technologies to small and marginal farmers.
The extension system can be modernized by integrating mobile apps, remote sensing advisories, digital platforms, and participatory extension approaches, ensuring research outputs and sustainable technologies reach small and marginal farmers effectively.
Similarly, modernization of the extension system requires investment in ICT tools, continuous training of extension workers, and strong farmer feedback loops, ensuring efficient, scalable, and inclusive transfer of sustainable agricultural technologies.