1. Mohamed Saad Ali Bayomi has a PhD in Agricultural Extension Education from India and over 20 years of experience working in agricultural extension for the Sudanese Ministry of Agriculture.
2. Currently he is the coordinator of the Farmers Organization department and the Sudanese-Chinese Agricultural Center. Previously he worked as the Director of the Director General's Office and helped establish the ministry's website and databases.
3. He has strong training, management, and communication skills and is published in peer-reviewed journals. He regularly conducts training programs and presentations on topics like farmers' organizations, leadership, and innovation.
Innovation in technology Dissemination : ATMANishu Kanwar
The document discusses the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) model for agricultural extension and technology dissemination. [1] The ATMA is an autonomous organization at the district level responsible for coordinating technology transfer activities between various government departments, research organizations, NGOs, and other agricultural stakeholders. [2] It aims to integrate extension programs, link research and extension, and decentralize decision making through farmer participation. [3] The ATMA is managed by a Governing Board and Management Committee which oversees planning, implementation, and monitoring of extension activities.
This professional system of extension is based on frequent training of extension workers and regular field visits for onward guiding the farmers in agricultural production and raising their income by providing appropriate plans for country development.
The agricultural extension system in India plays a key role in enhancing food production and shifting focus from only production to also commercial farming and agribusiness. The system involves policies and programs from the central government and state-specific development programs. The ICAR is the national body that supports research and technology transfer models. State agricultural universities also develop extension models. Voluntary organizations implement extension projects. The system bridges research centers and farmers through extension personnel.
Dr. Nasr Mansoor AL-Shihab is an agricultural economist from Yemen who has extensive experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, institutional development, capacity building, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) development. His CV outlines his educational background, including a PhD in Agricultural Economics, as well as his work experience managing projects and training programs in Yemen and other countries over the past 30 years.
This document discusses various agricultural extension approaches used to communicate information to farmers and help improve their livelihoods. It describes approaches such as on-farm demonstrations, agricultural information services, crop maximization programs, extension through fellow farmers, credit-based extension, women's extension services, and the Training and Visit (T&V) system. Each approach is explained in 1-2 sentences along with its goals of sharing new technologies, production techniques, and knowledge to increase farm outputs and incomes.
The document discusses three Indian agricultural initiatives: NAIP, KCC, and ATIC. NAIP aims to accelerate sustainable agricultural transformation through innovation and partnerships. Its objectives include building ICAR capacity and promoting production to consumption systems research. KCC provides extension services to farmers through call centers, where subject matter experts answer queries in local languages. ATICs disseminate technologies and information through diagnostic services, product distribution, and information sharing, acting as single windows for farmers.
There are four major organizational streams devoted to agricultural extension work in India: 1) the first line agricultural system of ICAR institutes and agricultural universities, 2) the extension system of the Ministry of Agriculture and state departments of agriculture, 3) the extension system of the Ministry of Rural Development and state development departments, and 4) the work done by voluntary organizations and businesses. The document then outlines the mission and vision of ICAR and lists its objectives related to education, research, consultancy, and rural development in agriculture and allied fields.
KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) are agricultural extension centers established by the Government of India to assess and demonstrate agricultural technologies to farmers and enhance their skills. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry and there are now 645 KVKs across India with 106 more planned. KVKs conduct on-farm testing, demonstrations, training programs, provide advisories to farmers, and produce and distribute technological products and inputs to improve local agriculture.
Innovation in technology Dissemination : ATMANishu Kanwar
The document discusses the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) model for agricultural extension and technology dissemination. [1] The ATMA is an autonomous organization at the district level responsible for coordinating technology transfer activities between various government departments, research organizations, NGOs, and other agricultural stakeholders. [2] It aims to integrate extension programs, link research and extension, and decentralize decision making through farmer participation. [3] The ATMA is managed by a Governing Board and Management Committee which oversees planning, implementation, and monitoring of extension activities.
This professional system of extension is based on frequent training of extension workers and regular field visits for onward guiding the farmers in agricultural production and raising their income by providing appropriate plans for country development.
The agricultural extension system in India plays a key role in enhancing food production and shifting focus from only production to also commercial farming and agribusiness. The system involves policies and programs from the central government and state-specific development programs. The ICAR is the national body that supports research and technology transfer models. State agricultural universities also develop extension models. Voluntary organizations implement extension projects. The system bridges research centers and farmers through extension personnel.
Dr. Nasr Mansoor AL-Shihab is an agricultural economist from Yemen who has extensive experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, institutional development, capacity building, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) development. His CV outlines his educational background, including a PhD in Agricultural Economics, as well as his work experience managing projects and training programs in Yemen and other countries over the past 30 years.
This document discusses various agricultural extension approaches used to communicate information to farmers and help improve their livelihoods. It describes approaches such as on-farm demonstrations, agricultural information services, crop maximization programs, extension through fellow farmers, credit-based extension, women's extension services, and the Training and Visit (T&V) system. Each approach is explained in 1-2 sentences along with its goals of sharing new technologies, production techniques, and knowledge to increase farm outputs and incomes.
The document discusses three Indian agricultural initiatives: NAIP, KCC, and ATIC. NAIP aims to accelerate sustainable agricultural transformation through innovation and partnerships. Its objectives include building ICAR capacity and promoting production to consumption systems research. KCC provides extension services to farmers through call centers, where subject matter experts answer queries in local languages. ATICs disseminate technologies and information through diagnostic services, product distribution, and information sharing, acting as single windows for farmers.
There are four major organizational streams devoted to agricultural extension work in India: 1) the first line agricultural system of ICAR institutes and agricultural universities, 2) the extension system of the Ministry of Agriculture and state departments of agriculture, 3) the extension system of the Ministry of Rural Development and state development departments, and 4) the work done by voluntary organizations and businesses. The document then outlines the mission and vision of ICAR and lists its objectives related to education, research, consultancy, and rural development in agriculture and allied fields.
KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) are agricultural extension centers established by the Government of India to assess and demonstrate agricultural technologies to farmers and enhance their skills. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry and there are now 645 KVKs across India with 106 more planned. KVKs conduct on-farm testing, demonstrations, training programs, provide advisories to farmers, and produce and distribute technological products and inputs to improve local agriculture.
This document discusses agriculture-based rural entrepreneurship in India. It begins by defining entrepreneurship and the qualities needed for rural entrepreneurship. It then compares rural and urban areas, noting advantages of rural areas like lower costs but also challenges like lack of infrastructure. The document outlines various government strategies over different five-year plans to promote rural industries and discusses factors that have limited their growth. It proposes ways to move forward, such as leveraging opportunities in organic and natural products. Finally, it discusses ownership patterns for rural enterprises.
This document summarizes efforts by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) to mainstream gender in the Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development - Scaling-up Cereals (SARD-SC) Wheat Project. Key efforts included providing gender training to researchers, development agents, and farmers. Over 1,900 farmers, including 166 women, received training on wheat variety maintenance and quality seed production. Seeds were distributed to 6 project sites for demonstrations. Field days reached over 2,300 farmers, including 215 women. The project also selected 60 champion farmers, including 30 who formed a wheat farming union. Challenges included low women's participation and a lack of gender skills among technical staff. Lessons learned were the need for
The document discusses the extension system of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in India. It outlines the establishment and roles of ICAR and SAUs. ICAR was established in 1929 as the apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education. It has 99 research institutes and oversees 53 agricultural universities across India. SAUs were established beginning in 1960 to improve agricultural education, research, and extension. Their extension roles include conducting on-farm trials, demonstrations, training programs, and providing advisory services to farmers.
This document provides an overview of the extension system of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and state agricultural universities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India. It discusses the role and organization of ICAR in coordinating agricultural research and education. It also describes the extension role of state agricultural universities in conducting training, field trials, and disseminating information to farmers. Finally, it defines NGOs and discusses their objectives, roles in areas like community development, health, economic issues, and lists some NGOs operating in Gujarat state.
The document summarizes the role of various frontline extension systems in India established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It discusses programs such as National Demonstrations (1966), Operational Research Projects (1972), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (1974), Lab to Land (1979), Frontline Demonstrations, Technology Assessment and Refinement, National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP), Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), and the Horticultural Mission. The primary roles of these programs were to demonstrate new agricultural technologies to farmers, test technologies in farmers' fields, train extension workers and farmers, and disseminate improved practices to increase production and incomes.
The document discusses the history and development of rural extension services in Tajikistan. It describes the Soviet-era state system of scientific and technical information (STI) established in 1967 and reformed in 1985. The STI system had five levels including the Agroprom head body and various research institutes, centers, and departments. After independence, Tajikistan's main extension service providers included the Ministry of Agriculture, Tajik Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Tajik Agrarian University. A survey found the providers have highly qualified specialists but lack funding, methodology, and ability to retain staff. The document recommends improving services through better budgeting, access to information resources, and support for specialists.
The document discusses the history and development of rural extension services in Kyrgyzstan. It provides details on:
1) Rural extension services originated in the Soviet period to support collective farms and state farms, led by specialists following 5-year plans.
2) After independence, rural extension services were established through agencies like RESA to help farmers adapt to market conditions, providing training and consultations to thousands of farmers annually.
3) A survey of RESA consultants found they provide advisory services on livestock, crops and more to hundreds of farmers each year, with women making up 15-47% of clients. They highlighted challenges like poverty but suggested attracting donors and training abroad.
Agricultural Development Associates Program(Krusi Unnat
sahajogi) is one of its kind apprenticeship program in the
country, which aims to leverage the final year undergraduate
students in improving the extension activities in the focus
blocks of the state. The students were employed as an agent
of change on the ground.
- The document summarizes a research paper that studied the impact of transformational leadership and innovative behavior on the job performance of extension personnel in Karnataka, India.
- It found that most extension personnel from the University of Agricultural Sciences exhibited high levels of transformational leadership and innovative behavior, compared to personnel from the Karnataka State Department of Agriculture.
- The study also found that factors like education, information seeking behavior, transformational leadership style, and innovative behavior were correlated with better job performance among the extension personnel. Specifically, information seeking behavior and transformational leadership were the most significant predictors of high job performance.
This document discusses the struggles facing people in Japan after a natural disaster, including lack of shelter, schools, family stability, and safety, with lives at risk. It encourages helping the people of Japan, saying that a little help can go a long way for a country facing such challenges after being hit by a natural disaster.
Rob Sarra posted that he is having a fun weekend with his family. The profile provides details about Rob such as his birthday, hometown, and interests including working out, playing with his dog, sailing, football, and video games. It also lists his address, phone number, and photos from two albums and his profile picture.
The document is about a mystery girl at level 1. No other details are provided about who the mystery girl is or what level 1 refers to. The title "Mystery Girl LEVEL 1" gives very little contextual information to understand what the document is about from just the title alone.
Aladdin finds an old oil lamp and rubs it, releasing a genie inside. The genie grants Aladdin three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Aladdin uses his wishes to become a prince to woo Princess Jasmine, defeat the evil sorcerer Jafar, and allow the genie to be free.
Michael Dawutey has over 12 years of experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting. He holds an MSc in Development Evaluation and Management and a BSc in Agricultural Economics. His career objective is to support development organizations in planning, monitoring, evaluation and management. Currently he works as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana, where his responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating agricultural programs, facilitating planning and budgeting, and compiling regional reports. He has also worked as an M&E consultant for the World Food Programme in Ghana.
In the pursuit of improving capacities in agricultural research and innovatio...Attaluri Srinivasacharyulu
Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri has over 15 years of experience coordinating training programs, research, and consulting in agricultural development. He has organized over 135 training programs covering topics such as ICT, extension methods, and agricultural innovations. His work includes coordinating international programs between India, Africa, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. He has also conducted research and consultancy projects on topics including public-private partnerships and leveraging ICT for agricultural marketing.
The Africa RISING Program is a 10-year research program funded by USAID to promote sustainable agricultural intensification in Africa. It consists of four projects across West Africa, East/Southern Africa, and the Ethiopian Highlands working on mixed crop-livestock systems. The program involves over 100 partner institutions and aims to improve food security and reduce poverty through action research, dissemination of technologies, and multi-stakeholder platforms. An external review recommended extending the program into a second phase with a continued focus on research, partnerships, capacity building, and scaling of technologies.
Daniel Okiria is a Monitoring and Evaluation professional from Uganda seeking new opportunities. He has over 10 years of experience in M&E, project management, and data analysis. Currently he works as the M&E Officer for GOAL Uganda's DYNAMIC program, where he oversees M&E activities and data collection. Previously he has held roles managing surveys, collecting health facility data, and supervising enumerators. Okiria has a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences. He is proficient in M&E tools, data analysis software, and mobile data collection applications.
The document summarizes the objectives, structure, achievements and planned research activities of PAPA, a Feed the Future project in Senegal. PAPA aims to strengthen Senegal's agricultural policy through capacity building, evidence-based policymaking, and establishing a Local Analysis Network (LAN) of research centers. Achievements include developing an M&E system, collecting survey data on value chains, and initial analyses. Planned research includes scaling up analysis within the LAN and continuing inclusive policy dialogue.
Extension Management in public sector-Department of agriculture,.pptxSGowriShankar5
Extension Reforms In India Were Pilot Tested In 28 Districts In 7 States From 1998 To 2005. This Successful Experiment Served As A Basis To Launch The Scheme “Support To State Extension Programmes For Extension Reforms” In The Year 2005-06. It Was Revamped, Expanded And Strengthened Comprehensively In The Year 2010 & 2014. Coverage Of The Scheme Was Increased In A Phased Manner. It Is Currently Operational In 676 Districts. The 12th Plan Approach Paper Identifies Several Challenges Faced By The Agricultural Extension And Also Gives Suggestions To Deal With The Same. Some Of These Include Integrating Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) Problem Solving Skills And The Feed-Back They Provide To State Agriculture Universities (SAUs) And National Agriculture Research System (NARS) With ATMA And Strengthen District Level Planning; Using Technology To Reach Out To The Farmers, Raising Capability Of Rural Poor To Conserve And Manage Their Livestock And Fisheries Resources And Derive Sustainable Incomes; Link Small Farmers To Markets; Promote Decentralized Participatory Research As Well As Knowledge Intensive Alternatives In Rain-Fed Regions.
KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), aims at assessment of location specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations. KVKs have been functioning as Knowledge and Resource Centres of agriculture technology supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district and are linking the NARS with extension system and farmers.
Dires Beza Sendekie's curriculum vitae provides the following information:
- He has a MSc in Agronomy from Haramaya University and BSc in Plant Sciences from Alemaya University.
- He has over 15 years of work experience in agricultural roles, most recently as Deputy Manager at Zeleke Agricultural Mechanization Plc.
- His experience includes positions in extension services, seed laboratory management, and coordinating malt barley production and supply.
- He has additional training certificates in various agricultural topics and is computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
This document provides a summary of Mukhtiar Talpur's work experience and responsibilities in his current and previous roles. Some key points:
- Currently Director of the Institute of Educational Technology at Allama Iqbal Open University since 2015. Responsibilities include strategic program management, team leadership, and developing educational media.
- Previously held roles including Director of the Institute of Management & Skills Development at SRSO from 2014-2015, where responsibilities included training programs, infrastructure development, and vocational skill training.
- Also previously Director of the Bureau for University Extension Special Programs & Projects at AIOU from 2011-2013, where accomplishments included educational programs for 9,000 out-of-school girls
This document discusses agriculture-based rural entrepreneurship in India. It begins by defining entrepreneurship and the qualities needed for rural entrepreneurship. It then compares rural and urban areas, noting advantages of rural areas like lower costs but also challenges like lack of infrastructure. The document outlines various government strategies over different five-year plans to promote rural industries and discusses factors that have limited their growth. It proposes ways to move forward, such as leveraging opportunities in organic and natural products. Finally, it discusses ownership patterns for rural enterprises.
This document summarizes efforts by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) to mainstream gender in the Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development - Scaling-up Cereals (SARD-SC) Wheat Project. Key efforts included providing gender training to researchers, development agents, and farmers. Over 1,900 farmers, including 166 women, received training on wheat variety maintenance and quality seed production. Seeds were distributed to 6 project sites for demonstrations. Field days reached over 2,300 farmers, including 215 women. The project also selected 60 champion farmers, including 30 who formed a wheat farming union. Challenges included low women's participation and a lack of gender skills among technical staff. Lessons learned were the need for
The document discusses the extension system of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in India. It outlines the establishment and roles of ICAR and SAUs. ICAR was established in 1929 as the apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education. It has 99 research institutes and oversees 53 agricultural universities across India. SAUs were established beginning in 1960 to improve agricultural education, research, and extension. Their extension roles include conducting on-farm trials, demonstrations, training programs, and providing advisory services to farmers.
This document provides an overview of the extension system of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and state agricultural universities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India. It discusses the role and organization of ICAR in coordinating agricultural research and education. It also describes the extension role of state agricultural universities in conducting training, field trials, and disseminating information to farmers. Finally, it defines NGOs and discusses their objectives, roles in areas like community development, health, economic issues, and lists some NGOs operating in Gujarat state.
The document summarizes the role of various frontline extension systems in India established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It discusses programs such as National Demonstrations (1966), Operational Research Projects (1972), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (1974), Lab to Land (1979), Frontline Demonstrations, Technology Assessment and Refinement, National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP), Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), and the Horticultural Mission. The primary roles of these programs were to demonstrate new agricultural technologies to farmers, test technologies in farmers' fields, train extension workers and farmers, and disseminate improved practices to increase production and incomes.
The document discusses the history and development of rural extension services in Tajikistan. It describes the Soviet-era state system of scientific and technical information (STI) established in 1967 and reformed in 1985. The STI system had five levels including the Agroprom head body and various research institutes, centers, and departments. After independence, Tajikistan's main extension service providers included the Ministry of Agriculture, Tajik Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Tajik Agrarian University. A survey found the providers have highly qualified specialists but lack funding, methodology, and ability to retain staff. The document recommends improving services through better budgeting, access to information resources, and support for specialists.
The document discusses the history and development of rural extension services in Kyrgyzstan. It provides details on:
1) Rural extension services originated in the Soviet period to support collective farms and state farms, led by specialists following 5-year plans.
2) After independence, rural extension services were established through agencies like RESA to help farmers adapt to market conditions, providing training and consultations to thousands of farmers annually.
3) A survey of RESA consultants found they provide advisory services on livestock, crops and more to hundreds of farmers each year, with women making up 15-47% of clients. They highlighted challenges like poverty but suggested attracting donors and training abroad.
Agricultural Development Associates Program(Krusi Unnat
sahajogi) is one of its kind apprenticeship program in the
country, which aims to leverage the final year undergraduate
students in improving the extension activities in the focus
blocks of the state. The students were employed as an agent
of change on the ground.
- The document summarizes a research paper that studied the impact of transformational leadership and innovative behavior on the job performance of extension personnel in Karnataka, India.
- It found that most extension personnel from the University of Agricultural Sciences exhibited high levels of transformational leadership and innovative behavior, compared to personnel from the Karnataka State Department of Agriculture.
- The study also found that factors like education, information seeking behavior, transformational leadership style, and innovative behavior were correlated with better job performance among the extension personnel. Specifically, information seeking behavior and transformational leadership were the most significant predictors of high job performance.
This document discusses the struggles facing people in Japan after a natural disaster, including lack of shelter, schools, family stability, and safety, with lives at risk. It encourages helping the people of Japan, saying that a little help can go a long way for a country facing such challenges after being hit by a natural disaster.
Rob Sarra posted that he is having a fun weekend with his family. The profile provides details about Rob such as his birthday, hometown, and interests including working out, playing with his dog, sailing, football, and video games. It also lists his address, phone number, and photos from two albums and his profile picture.
The document is about a mystery girl at level 1. No other details are provided about who the mystery girl is or what level 1 refers to. The title "Mystery Girl LEVEL 1" gives very little contextual information to understand what the document is about from just the title alone.
Aladdin finds an old oil lamp and rubs it, releasing a genie inside. The genie grants Aladdin three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Aladdin uses his wishes to become a prince to woo Princess Jasmine, defeat the evil sorcerer Jafar, and allow the genie to be free.
Michael Dawutey has over 12 years of experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting. He holds an MSc in Development Evaluation and Management and a BSc in Agricultural Economics. His career objective is to support development organizations in planning, monitoring, evaluation and management. Currently he works as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana, where his responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating agricultural programs, facilitating planning and budgeting, and compiling regional reports. He has also worked as an M&E consultant for the World Food Programme in Ghana.
In the pursuit of improving capacities in agricultural research and innovatio...Attaluri Srinivasacharyulu
Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri has over 15 years of experience coordinating training programs, research, and consulting in agricultural development. He has organized over 135 training programs covering topics such as ICT, extension methods, and agricultural innovations. His work includes coordinating international programs between India, Africa, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. He has also conducted research and consultancy projects on topics including public-private partnerships and leveraging ICT for agricultural marketing.
The Africa RISING Program is a 10-year research program funded by USAID to promote sustainable agricultural intensification in Africa. It consists of four projects across West Africa, East/Southern Africa, and the Ethiopian Highlands working on mixed crop-livestock systems. The program involves over 100 partner institutions and aims to improve food security and reduce poverty through action research, dissemination of technologies, and multi-stakeholder platforms. An external review recommended extending the program into a second phase with a continued focus on research, partnerships, capacity building, and scaling of technologies.
Daniel Okiria is a Monitoring and Evaluation professional from Uganda seeking new opportunities. He has over 10 years of experience in M&E, project management, and data analysis. Currently he works as the M&E Officer for GOAL Uganda's DYNAMIC program, where he oversees M&E activities and data collection. Previously he has held roles managing surveys, collecting health facility data, and supervising enumerators. Okiria has a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences. He is proficient in M&E tools, data analysis software, and mobile data collection applications.
The document summarizes the objectives, structure, achievements and planned research activities of PAPA, a Feed the Future project in Senegal. PAPA aims to strengthen Senegal's agricultural policy through capacity building, evidence-based policymaking, and establishing a Local Analysis Network (LAN) of research centers. Achievements include developing an M&E system, collecting survey data on value chains, and initial analyses. Planned research includes scaling up analysis within the LAN and continuing inclusive policy dialogue.
Extension Management in public sector-Department of agriculture,.pptxSGowriShankar5
Extension Reforms In India Were Pilot Tested In 28 Districts In 7 States From 1998 To 2005. This Successful Experiment Served As A Basis To Launch The Scheme “Support To State Extension Programmes For Extension Reforms” In The Year 2005-06. It Was Revamped, Expanded And Strengthened Comprehensively In The Year 2010 & 2014. Coverage Of The Scheme Was Increased In A Phased Manner. It Is Currently Operational In 676 Districts. The 12th Plan Approach Paper Identifies Several Challenges Faced By The Agricultural Extension And Also Gives Suggestions To Deal With The Same. Some Of These Include Integrating Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) Problem Solving Skills And The Feed-Back They Provide To State Agriculture Universities (SAUs) And National Agriculture Research System (NARS) With ATMA And Strengthen District Level Planning; Using Technology To Reach Out To The Farmers, Raising Capability Of Rural Poor To Conserve And Manage Their Livestock And Fisheries Resources And Derive Sustainable Incomes; Link Small Farmers To Markets; Promote Decentralized Participatory Research As Well As Knowledge Intensive Alternatives In Rain-Fed Regions.
KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), aims at assessment of location specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations. KVKs have been functioning as Knowledge and Resource Centres of agriculture technology supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district and are linking the NARS with extension system and farmers.
Dires Beza Sendekie's curriculum vitae provides the following information:
- He has a MSc in Agronomy from Haramaya University and BSc in Plant Sciences from Alemaya University.
- He has over 15 years of work experience in agricultural roles, most recently as Deputy Manager at Zeleke Agricultural Mechanization Plc.
- His experience includes positions in extension services, seed laboratory management, and coordinating malt barley production and supply.
- He has additional training certificates in various agricultural topics and is computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
This document provides a summary of Mukhtiar Talpur's work experience and responsibilities in his current and previous roles. Some key points:
- Currently Director of the Institute of Educational Technology at Allama Iqbal Open University since 2015. Responsibilities include strategic program management, team leadership, and developing educational media.
- Previously held roles including Director of the Institute of Management & Skills Development at SRSO from 2014-2015, where responsibilities included training programs, infrastructure development, and vocational skill training.
- Also previously Director of the Bureau for University Extension Special Programs & Projects at AIOU from 2011-2013, where accomplishments included educational programs for 9,000 out-of-school girls
Chiratidzo Sarupinda has over two decades of experience in agricultural economics and international development. He holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics. He has worked for organizations such as SNV Netherlands Development Organization, World Food Programme, IUCN, and GIZ, where he focused on areas like value chain analysis, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and capacity building. Currently he works as an Agricultural Economic Advisor for SNV advising on economic development solutions.
This document provides an update on the Africa RISING program. It discusses several collaborations and projects that Africa RISING is engaged in to scale up agricultural technologies in multiple countries in Africa. These include partnerships in Tanzania, work with various innovation labs, potential partnerships with other programs, an evaluation of the East and Southern Africa projects, lessons learned from a visit to the CSISA program in India, and next steps for the Africa RISING program including preparing for the next phase.
This document outlines plans for a project to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Cambodia. The project aims to enhance smallholder farmers' capacity to address climate change sustainably by applying SRI. Its immediate objectives are to: 1) increase the capacity of the SRI Secretariat for coordination and promotion; 2) identify appropriate techniques through participatory research; and 3) strengthen human resource capacity at all levels for SRI promotion. Key activities include conducting participatory rural appraisals, baseline surveys, demonstrations, trainings, and workshops to achieve these objectives over the period from April to December 2013.
This document outlines plans for a project to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Cambodia. The project's goal is to enhance smallholder farmers' capacity to address climate change sustainably by applying SRI. Its immediate objectives are to: 1) increase the capacity of the SRI Secretariat for coordination; 2) identify appropriate techniques through participatory research; and 3) strengthen human resource capacity. The project will target provinces in Cambodia for demonstrations and farmer field schools to test and disseminate SRI techniques aimed at improving food security, income and health.
Inadequate livestock farmers’ knowledge and skills is one of the limiting factors to the development of the industry. Knowledge and skills are important for quick adoption of appropriate technology, which has been developed and disseminated to livestock farmers.
The document summarizes the objectives, challenges, and accomplishments of the extension component of the ICARDA/HSAD program in Iraq. The primary objectives were to strengthen extension services within the Ministry of Agriculture, increase knowledge and skills of extension staff, and utilize information and communication technologies. Challenges included duplication of services and lack of coordination between research and extension. Accomplishments included proposals to improve coordination, over 350 training programs for extension staff and farmers, and the creation of an extension website. The program helped enhance extension services but continued efforts are still needed.
George Balashi Mashinkila has extensive experience working for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Africa. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Yombwe Investment Limited, a diversified investment holding company in Zambia. Previously, he spent over 15 years with FAO in various roles, including as an Investment Support Officer based in Ethiopia and as an Economist based in Southern and Eastern Africa. In these roles, he led missions to provide technical support to governments and analyze agricultural investment projects across multiple African countries.
This document discusses strategies for improving livestock extension services in India. It notes that current extension activities are sporadic and poorly organized, failing to meet the needs of most livestock farmers. It recommends strengthening pluralistic extension involving both public and private agencies. Specific strategies include improving research-extension linkages, capacity building through training programs, developing gender-sensitive extension practices, leveraging infrastructure and public-private partnerships, and incorporating information and communication technologies. The goal is to close the knowledge gap between farmers and the latest livestock production technologies.
CCARDESA progress Report - Prof T. Simalenga - GA 2014CCARDESA
CCARDESA has made progress establishing itself since launching in 2011. From 2012-2013 it recruited 15 staff, acquired office equipment and software, and began implementing projects. These included continental projects from FARA on technology adoption, capacity building projects, and quick win projects on conservation agriculture, climate change adaptation, and beekeeping. CCARDESA is focused on research areas like livestock, crops, aquaculture and forestry, and is implementing projects through strategic partnerships while working to strengthen agricultural development in the region.
There are four major organizational streams working for rural development in India: ICAR institutes and universities, Ministry of Agriculture extension systems, Ministry of Rural Development extension systems, and voluntary organizations. ICAR established several programs to strengthen the link between research and extension, including the National Demonstration program, Operational Research Project, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lab to Land program, Frontline Demonstrations, and Technology Assessment and Refinement programs. These programs aim to test and demonstrate new agricultural technologies to farmers, identify constraints to technology adoption, and improve dissemination of research outputs.
Sebastian Mtweve is a 32-year-old Tanzanian seeking a position in tourism or project management. He has a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management and over 10 years of experience managing projects and teams for organizations like One Acre Fund. His roles have included monitoring and evaluation, product innovation, training, and managing teams. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, data collection, and database design. Mtweve aims to utilize his education and extensive experience in management, training, and project implementation.
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Curriculum Vitae
Address:
- Home: Khartoum state, Al Deum El Shargea, El Sahafa
Zalat Road, Block No: 3K, House No: 15
- Office: Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
Technology Transfer & Extension Administration.
P.O. Box 461 Khartoum North, Sudan
Phone: 002491 85-332500
Mobile: 00249 912811523
00249 920152140
E-mail:biyumi2000@yahoo.com
biyumi2013@gmail.com
Academic Qualifications:
1. Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension
Education (Ph.D.), 2010 - 2013: Department of Agricultural
Extension Education, Agricultural College, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad – India. (The impact of
transformational leadership and innovative behavior on
Agaric, extension performance).
2. Master of Science (Agriculture) in Agricultural Extension
and Rural (M.Sc.), 2000 - 2004: Department of Agricultural
Extension and Rural, Faculty of Agricultural, University of
Khartoum, Sudan.
3. B.Sc. 1998: Department of Agricultural Extension and
Rural, Faculty of Agriculture –Sudan University of Science
and Technology – Sudan.
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Name: Mohamed Saad Ali Bayomi
Surname: Bayomi
Date of Birth: 29/11/1972
Nationality: Sudanese
Gander: Male
Marital Status: Marriage with four children
2. 4. Diploma 1998: Automated Information System, Computer
Studies Center, University of Juba, Sudan.
Profession:
Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Management & Leadership,
Innovative behavior, Training, M&E. and Participatory Research.
Experience:
i. October 2000 to present: Technology Transfer and Extension
Administration (Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation)
1.Farmers organization coordinator 26th
January 2014
• To disseminate farmers organization concept ideas to a wide
variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to
promote understanding.
• Connecting farmer’s organization with credit, inputs, extension,
and markets.
• Capacity building of extension workers and farmers organization
leaders and members.
• To prepare and submit proposals and applications to external
bodies, for funding and accreditation purposes.
• Promoting economic development for the beneficiary groups
through value-addition in agribusiness chains of agriculture, by
applying appropriate agricultural extension programming tools
and strategic direction.
• Advocating Best Practices, quality assurances, development
assistance, market linkages and business development
protocols.
• Provide my technical inputs to the development of various
technical manuals, guidelines and policy papers.
2.Sudanese china aide agriculture center coordinator 1st
November 2013
• Develop links, initiate and maintain networks among
Government, the private sector and other development partners;
• To transfer knowledge including practical skills, methods and
techniques.
• Monitor closely center implementation based on the work plans
• Maintain records of center activities.
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3. • Make information available for Director General of TTEA.
• To design, development and organize training courses.
• Organize front-line demonstrations in PT cotton and other crops
to increase adoption rate and feedback information.
• Translation.
3.Director of the Office of the Director General 5th
October 2009
to 6th
October 2010
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Office of the Director
General.
• Receive and provide briefing and orientation to all visitors.
• Provide guidance and administrative support to the employees
• Monitor the performance of the Technology Transfer and
Extension Administration departments.
• Prepare analytical reports to the Director General.
• In coordination with departments managers, prepare annual
reports and convene review meetings.
• Budget, implementation timeline, result-based planning, M&E
and Value for Money indicators.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Director General.
4.Information Center 2002 to 2009
• I coordinate and lead programme development and strategic
support in E-extension to promote agricultural information crop
price & technologies through mobile text message to the farmers
(ZERAA MOBIL).
• I established the Technology Transfer and Extension
Administration website: www.ttea.gov.sd
• Established database of agriculture extension in TTEA.
• Conduct surveys and studies.
• Writing proposal of IT project.
• Designing Publisher pamphlet.
5.Training division 2000 to 2002:-
• Development and implementation of capacity development and
agricultural training programmes for line ministries and other
stakeholders taking into account of programme deliverable
Develop training strategies.
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4. ii. El Safa Company 1998 – 2000
• Agriculture production management Gallia melon for export.
Training course:-
•Agricultural cooperatives in the development of rural communities,
the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (March,
2015) Khartoum - Sudan.
•Leadership skills development, Sudan Academy for Administration
Sciences, Sudan, October 2010.
•Workshop to Establish National RAILS in the Sudan, ASARECA,
FARA, 2010.
•Project Cycle Management Workshop for the survey of capacity
building, JAICA, Sudan, August, 2009.
•Marketing strategies and improved sales- Developing
Management Institute, Sudan, July 2009.
•Participatory management of rural & agriculture extension delivery
service – Nigeria 19th
/11 – 7th
/12/ 2007.
•Management of rural development projects - Developing
Management Institute, Sudan, Jun, 2007.
•Information system and information centers - Developing
Management Institute, Sudan, 2006.
•Technology of seed industry, Seed Administration, Sudan, 2006.
•Horticultural marketing, TTEA, Sudan, 2006.
•Access & SPSS- Statistical Training Center, Sudan 2005.
•Remote sensing- Arabic Organization Agricultural Development,
Sudan 2004.
•Horticultural production for export seminar – SSMO, Sudan, 2002.
Personal skills:
1. Languages:
• Mother tongue: Arabic.
• Other languages: English spoken and written.
2. Communication skill:
• I have honed excellent skills in the delivery of information, the
skills gained through my experiences in the field of Agricultural
Extension.
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5. • From my experiences I honed Emotional Intelligence skills.
3. Managerial skills:
I have honed invaluable planning and management skills in
result-based deliverable, including farmer group-based
demonstration and adoption, reinventing integrated Whole-farm
approach, resource mobilization strategies, capacity analysis,
evaluation, and participatory research.
4. Training skill:
I have honed excellent skills in training programmes, development,
and implementation of training strategies.
5. Computer skills:
From my experiences I honed Computer skills; Microsoft word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, Internet, and Adobe
Photoshop.
6. Other skills:
• I have ability to use the means of communication and office
such as scanner, fax ….etc.
• Driver's license.
Additional information:
1. published papers:
• A Scale to Measure Transformational Leadership at Lower
Level. (Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5 (1): 120-127,
January- February (2014)) - India.
• A Scale to Measure Innovative Work Behavior among Extension
Personnel. (Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5 (1): 89-
93, January-February (2014)) - India.
• The impact of Transformational Leadership and Innovative
Behavior on Job Performance of Extension Personnel. (Research
Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5 (1): 48-56, January-February
(2014)) - India.
2. Presentations:
(2014) The Role of Ministry of Agriculture In Supporting
Producers Organizations - Sudan.
(2013) Linkage research systems and agricultural extension, the
Arab Organization - Sudan.
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6. 3. Conferences:
• Agricultural Marketing Information System, FAO & Esoko
Partner Conference, 2009. Ghana.
4. Projects:
(20014 – up to date) of water harvesting project.
(2008- 2010) E- Extension services project through Mobile.
5. Seminars:
• The 2014 seminar on sustainable development of agricultural
technology demonstration centers for English-speaking - July
30th - August 19th, 2014. Beijing - China.
• Regional Seminar on Geographical Indications - Adding value to
limited volumes, 10th -11th May 2010, Cape Town - South Africa.
• Added services for Mobile, a Sudanese company, Sudan.
6. Meetings:
• 5th meeting of the COMCEC agriculture working group (March
5th, 2015, Ankara). The Chairman of the meeting.
7. TV programs:
• Morning program every Sunday at Shorooq TV, since 26/5/2014
up to date.
8. Training courses:
1. (2014) Training program for water harvesting project in
Khartoum State, Sennar State, Al Gedaref State, and North
Kordufan State. In the field of flowing:
• Organizations producers
• Time management
• Team management
• Solve problems
• Innovative thinking, and
• Leadership Skills
2. (2009) Training farmers in the field of Cooperative Societies
and Marketing Extension - Sutrat Organization. (SOTRAR).
3. (2008) Training program in the field of Agricultural Extension &
Rural Development, Centre for Agricultural Developmental
4. (2007) Training and networking associations for Roselle crop
in North Kordofan State - Practical Action Organization.
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7. 5. (2004), Training guides to food security program funded by the
FAO in the field of cooperative societies (River Nile state,
Khartoum state, North Kordufan).
9. Awards:
• A grant from the Indian government for the doctoral degree in
Agricultural Extension and Education.
10. Membership:
• Member of the Agricultural Council.
• Member of the Union of Agricultural Engineers.
• a member of the national team to link the agricultural
information.
10. Reference Names:
• Dr. Adel Youssef Altayeb - Director General of the International
Cooperation Department of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation 0912291696
• Dr. Awad Allah Mohammed Saeed - University grandchildren -
0912165481
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