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Effective Livestock Extension Methods |
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PREMISE: The low level of animal protein consumption in Nigeria has been attributed to the poor performance of the livestock sub-sector in terms of responding effectively to the demand situation. Analysis reveals that one critical factor responsible for this is the non-adoption of technologies generated by the scientists. This is, in part due to ineffective extension methods used in disseminating new improved technologies among livestock farmers.
OBJECTIVES:
The course aims at improving the capacity of officers involved in extension delivery among the livestock farmers, so that proven and relevant livestock technologies will be easily adopted by livestock farmers.
At the end of course, the participants should be able to:
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- identify and address the weak link in the technology transfer process;
- select and use appropriate extension and communication strategies for effective livestock technology transfer; and
- liaise more effectively with livestock research scientists with a view to identifying appropriate solutions to farmers' problems and proffering practicable solutions to these problems.
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CONTENT: |
- An overview of the performance of the livestock sub-sector.
- Measuring extension performance.
- Competency requirements for livestock extension task.
- Technology adoption/diffusion process.
- Communication methods in livestock extension.
- Strengthening the Research-Extension-Farmers-Input Linkages (REFILS).
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TRAINING METHODS: Lecturettes,
group discussions, case studies and
study visit.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Extension Officers and Subject Matter Specialists in ADPs, Livestock Development Projects, Community Development Outfit of oil and gas companies, Managers responsible for providing services in livestock production companies, Research Institutes, NGOs and CBOs. |
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DURATION:
One Week |
DATE:
June 2- 6, 2008 |
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VENUE:
Ilorin, Nigeria |
CHARGES:
=N=22,000.00 |
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Updated
2008 Agricultural & Rural Management Training
Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria |
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