How much do extension agents and advisors value agroecology in different countries? Contributions to the understanding of their potential role in scaling up agroecology

Landini, Fernando Pablo; López, Felipe Gallardo; Valverde, Gustavo Ramírez; Calegare, Marcelo Aguilar; Santos, Dayana Kellen Onofre dos

doi:10.1080/21683565.2021.1933296

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“…Therefore, a significant potential was found in agricultural advisors for the improvement of agriculture in the direction of sustainability. Positive perceptions of advisors related to sustainable agricultural practices, found in previous research, were defined as mild or moderately strong [1,3,9].…”

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“…Previous research has found slightly or moderately strong positive perceptions of advisors toward sustainable agricultural practices [1,3,9]. However, numerous studies have found slight to moderate competence of advisors in the field of sustainable agriculture [1,14].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The authors of numerous studies emphasize the importance of improving agriculture in the direction of sustainability [1][2][3][4]. The need for sustainable agricultural solutions that are based on a balance between economic, ecological, and social aspects is becoming more and more pronounced.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The renewed CAP emphasizes the strengthening of knowledge transfer and highlights the importance of the role of the agricultural advisor in the improvement of agriculture [7]. The important role and significant potential for improving the development of sustainable agriculture is beginning to be seen in agricultural advisory services [3,4,[8][9][10]. The advisory service is included as an important segment in the creation of the agricultural innovation system (AIS).…”

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Transformation of the Education System in Agricultural Advisory towards Sustainability—A Case Study in Slovenia

Nikšić,

Pavić,

Rozman

2023

Sustainability

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The new role that agricultural advisory plays in innovation processes and the development of agriculture towards sustainability requires the improvement of its performance. The basic prerequisite for realizing the potential of agricultural advisory in the areas mentioned is a strongly developed education system that will enable the development of strong advisory capacities. This survey is based on three areas of the education system: organization of education, satisfaction with educators, and evaluation of education and the potential of individuals in the organization. The basic principles on which the education system is based are outdated and, therefore, inadequate for developing the performance that the new role of agricultural advisors in innovation processes requires. Multiple regression analysis results indicate that a greater evaluation of education and the potential of individuals in the organization implies greater involvement of agricultural advisors in the selection of topics that will be provided to them through education and more advanced performances of educators responsible for educating. One-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) determined that there are no statistically significant differences, at the p < 0.05 level, in the level of perceived competence of advisors for sustainable agricultural practices depending on the frequency of attending education.

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confidence: 89%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Transformation of the Education System in Agricultural Advisory towards Sustainability—A Case Study in Slovenia

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2023

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“…Through this study, we acknowledge the value of identifying such positionings to design differentiated public policies. This article then presents an exploratory analysis that found that in Mexico, compared to other countries, the positioning of rural extensionists tends towards agroecology [27].…”

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The Productive Orientation of Rural Extensionists in the Regions of Mexico: A Key Element for Agroecological Transition

2022

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Considering the agroclimatic and social diversity of Mexico, this paper starts by recognizing the potential of rural extensionists within a policy framework of agroecological transition in the country. This paper identifies the types of productive positioning (agroecological vs. conventional) of rural extensionists located across the diverse states and socioeconomic regions of Mexico. This data is intended to outline particular features for the differentiation and targeting of regional strategies to train extensionists according to their regional context. We analyzed 1448 questionnaires gathered in 2019 via the online platform SurveyMonkey from rural extensionists enrolled in the Mexican Rural Extension System (SERMexicano). The results revealed that extensionists mainly identified themselves with the agroecological model. However, a significant proportion across states and regions still associated themselves with the conventional model. Three types of trends were recognized in relation to the positioning of extensionists, namely agroecological, towards neutrality, and contrasting. According to the socioeconomic regions where extensionists are located, diverse inter- and intraregional nuances among these positionings were also identified. Finally, we conclude by emphasizing the need for this heterogeneity to be considered in order to design and implement programs aimed at transitioning and expanding agroecology in Mexico.

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Do farm advisory organizations promote sustainability? A study in Greece

Charatsari,

Michailidis,

Lioutas

2024

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How much do extension agents and advisors value agroecology in different countries? Contributions to the understanding of their potential role in scaling up agroecology

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References 37 publications

Transformation of the Education System in Agricultural Advisory towards Sustainability—A Case Study in Slovenia

Transformation of the Education System in Agricultural Advisory towards Sustainability—A Case Study in Slovenia

The Productive Orientation of Rural Extensionists in the Regions of Mexico: A Key Element for Agroecological Transition

Do farm advisory organizations promote sustainability? A study in Greece

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