Theory question 109
Agricultural ExtensionDiscuss eight problems which an agricultural extension worker can face in the discharge of his duties.
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Model answer
Any eight: illiteracy of farmers; language barrier; farmers' conservatism/resistance to change; too few extension workers for many farmers; poor transport and bad roads; lack of teaching aids and demonstration materials; poor pay and motivation; inadequate funding; poor link with research institutes; inputs not available to back up advice; farmers' poverty; land tenure problems; distrust of government staff
Explanation
Explain each problem briefly.