Perceptions of extension agents and researchers on the constraints in the research-extension linkages in Ghana
2005
Doamekpor, P.K., Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, School of Agriculture, University of Cape
An assessment of the research-extension linkages indicated that attendance at farmers' day celebrations, mini demonstrations, on-farm trials and joint problem diagnosis of farmers' situation were among the highly ranked activities by researchers and extension agents as closely bringing farmers, extension agents and researchers together. On the other hand, joint priority setting and planning exercises, an activity which the RELC undertakes were ranked low because prioritisation of problems and needs of farmers at the zonal level ignored certain pressing needs of farmers at the district or local level. Problems perceived as hindering the research-extension linkages were differences in policy directives because research and extension belonged to separate ministries, inadequate or no funds for logistics support to enhance research-extension activities. and high costs of agricultural inputs which make it difficult for farmers to use technologies or adopt technology packages.
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