The role of extension officers and extension services in the development of agriculture in Nigeria

Abstract

The role of agricultural extension in the development of agriculture throughout the world is not in doubt. It has remained one of the prime movers in the development of agriculture and invariably in the rural development. This paper reviewed the role of extension officers and extension services in the development of agriculture in Nigeria. The paper dwelt on the basic concepts underlying the scope, understanding and meaning of agricultural extension, role of extension service and extension officers. It is the belief of this paper that no nation will have real growth in the agricultural sector without effective extension service. It is also the belief of this paper that total eradication of agricultural development problems can be achieved through extension service approach if the role of extension is properly conceived and effectively administered.

Description

A journal article on extension officers and extension services with diagrams and abbreviations

Keywords

Agricultural extension, Farmer education, SPATs, FNT, MTRM, Subject matter specialist, BES

Citation

Anaeto, F. C., Asiabaka, C. C., Nnadi, F. N., Ajaero, J. O., Aja, O. O.... (2012). The role of extension officers and extension services in the development of agriculture in Nigeria. Wudpecker Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 1(6), pp. 180 - 185. Available online at http://www.wudpeckerresearchjournals.org

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