Agricultural advisory and extension service approaches and inclusion in reaching out to Kenyan rural farmers

Ann N. Kingiri

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2021, vol. 13, issue 7, 797-806

Abstract: Efficient agricultural advisory and extension service (AES) is poised to lead to improved agricultural productivity as farmers utilize information and knowledge to optimize their use of limited resources. However, the role of AES has progressively evolved due to the changing technological, economic and social context. This paper uses primary and secondary data to study the AES delivery process in Kenya. This process is interrogated from an inclusivity perspective based on the suitability of related AES approaches in reaching out to rural communities in the acquisition of services for innovation purposes. The study finds differences in AES approaches that can effectively stimulate institutional innovation in an equitable way. In addition, approaches for delivery of AES are hampered by several factors that either constrain or perpetuate inclusivity more generally. The paper enhances discussion around the importance of agricultural AES as a key function of the agricultural innovation system, especially in a rural setting.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1823098

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