Changing demands of clients of extension: What kind of competency is needed to meet the new demand?

Zwane, E. M.; Igodan, Chris O.; Agunga, Robert; Niekerk, JA Van

doi:10.17159/2413-3221/2015/v43n2a356

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“…In addition, extension agents' technology skill and evaluation skill showed a positive relationship to their work performance. Thus, acquiring technical skill and having the ability to evaluate extension programmes through systematic collection of information about the outcome of a programme enables them to make the right judgements about the programme in order to improve its effectiveness and make decision about future programme [29,30].…”

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Enhancing Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping Production through Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in Relationship with Extension Agents Work Performance among Malaysian Beekeepers

Isah

Olagunju

Ismail

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Stingless beekeeping is not only a profitable activity to Malaysian beekeepers but also to Malaysian economy. However, natural honey has faced some difficulties which resulted to low production due to lack of information on improved technology as well as capacity and potential building of stingless beekeeping farmers which depend mostly on information received from the extension agents. Hence, it is the responsibility of the extension agents to give useful information on the available technology and develop the capacity of the farmers to take right decision that will Isah et al.; AJAEES, 30(2): 1-12, 2019; Article no.AJAEES.46934 2 improve their level of production. This study assessed how technology transfer and human resource development skills influences work performance of the extension agents towards sustainable beekeeping production among beekeepers. The study sought to establish the role of relevant technology transfer and human resource development skills in effective performance. The research design was descriptive and quantitative survey of stingless beekeepers on technology transfer and human resource development by the extension agent. Data was obtained from 54 beekeeping farmers and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that technology skill, technology dissemination skill, technology evaluation skill, Decision making process skill, Leadership development skill and work performance were rated moderate by stingless beekeeping farmers while Social skill was rated high. Significant and positive correlation (P<0.01) existed between all variables and performance. Regression results showed that leadership development skill, Decision making process skill, and social skill are significant (P = .05), while technology skill, technology dissemination skill, technology evaluation skill are not significant. The highest contributing factor is social skill (β=.446). Beekeeping is a profitable project in Malaysia and can be sustained if the extension services and programmes are well carried out by competent extension agents and relevant agricultural government agency. Original Research Article

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Enhancing Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping Production through Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in Relationship with Extension Agents Work Performance among Malaysian Beekeepers

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“…The most troublesome abiotic stressors occurring in the study area which are climate related are storm winds, extreme temperatures, drought, floods, hailstorm and wildfires, while biotic stressors include the living disturbances such as detrimental insects to agricultural production (Kanninena, et al, 2013). After the development of sufficient and relevant agrometeorological information/advisories/services to counter those disasters and their consequences, training of extension intermediaries or extension agents/officers remains the most crucial part of information/advisories transfer and services establishment in farmers' fields (Zwane, et al, 2015;Weiss, et al, 2000;Stigter, 2010;Winarto & Stigter, 2011).…”

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An extension approach to close the gap between suppliers and users of agrometeorological services in the South-Western Free State of South Africa

Zuma-Netshiukhwi¹,

Stigter²

2016

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext..

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“…These organisations can provide drought-related financing as well as business management assistance to farmers. These organisations, for example, provide drought relief funding, concessionary disaster relief money, and multi-peril and hail crop insurance during droughts (Zwane et al, 2015). The South African Weather Service (SAWS) publishes drought early warning system data to farmers to help them plan proactively for drought (Ndlovu et al, 2020).…”

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Exploring the impacts of droughts and the skills gap on smallscale livestock farmers in selected areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Changing demands of clients of extension: What kind of competency is needed to meet the new demand?

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Enhancing Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping Production through Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in Relationship with Extension Agents Work Performance among Malaysian Beekeepers

Enhancing Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping Production through Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in Relationship with Extension Agents Work Performance among Malaysian Beekeepers

An extension approach to close the gap between suppliers and users of agrometeorological services in the South-Western Free State of South Africa

Exploring the impacts of droughts and the skills gap on smallscale livestock farmers in selected areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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