Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies : the role of village based advisors

Date

2018-01

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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Abstract

Extension materials facilitated VBA engagement of farmers in rural Tanzania even in informal settings, enhancing information flow beyond village boundaries. Village-based Advisors (VBAs) play important roles in reaching a wide audience of farmers. Project evidence demonstrates uptake of promoted common bean practices by farmers, enhanced by judicious incentives such as higher yields, increased land productivity, and labor-saving. The Africa Soil Health Consortium (ASHC) common bean campaign aimed to scale-up information on proven improved technologies. Findings indicate that VBAs are relevant in scaling-up because of farmer understanding and trust.

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This work was carried out with the aid of a grant from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and with financial support from the Government of Canada, provided through Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Keywords

INFORMATION TRANSFER, DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, SOCIAL NETWORKS, AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS, AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION, SCALING UP, CAPACITY BUILDING, TANZANIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, EXTENSION SERVICES

Citation

Kansiime, M. K., Watiti, J., Mchana, A., Jumah, R., Musebe, R., & Rware, H. (2018). Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies: the role of village-based advisors. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2018.1432495

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