Theory question 109
Agricultural ExtensionExplain eight roles of agricultural extension in the development of agriculture in Nigeria.
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Model answer
Any eight: teaching farmers improved practices; carrying research results to farmers; feeding farmers' problems back to research; demonstrating new inputs and methods; helping farmers obtain credit and inputs; helping form cooperatives; advising on marketing; improving rural life (home economics, health, youth clubs); informing farmers of government policies; increasing food production and farm income; training farmers' leaders
Explanation
Each role should show how it raises output or living standards.