Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: Breaking Out of Traditions: A Second-Order Systems Perspective

Ison, Ray (Editor)/ Russell, David B. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 052103941X / ISBN 13: 9780521039413

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2007

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1st edition. 251 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.60 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: Breaking Out of Traditions: A Second-Order Systems Perspective
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052103941X
• ISBN 13: 9780521039413
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.38 kilograms

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Synopsis

While traditions are very important to a culture, there is a need to challenge, as well as to respect, those traditions that have given rise to a particular rural research and development system. The authors examine the broad themes of "knowledge transfer" and the organization and conduct of research and development, based particularly on the system operating in the rangelands of Australia. The need to adopt a novel approach arose because the existing practice of agricultural extension did not meet the needs of the farming community there, and the funding bodies were dissatisfied with the return on their investment. The way in which the relationship between the rural community and researchers might be differently, and perhaps more fruitfully, managed are discussed. The issues addressed have relevance in a wider context and, as a result, this book will be of importance to any professional involved in agricultural management and policy making.

Book Description

While traditions are very important to a culture, there is a need to challenge, as well as to respect, those traditions which have given rise to a particular rural research and development system. The authors discuss a novel approach to research and development, introducing a methodology based on the needs and ideas of the farming community. The issues addressed have relevance in a wide context and, as a result, this book will be of importance to any professional involved in agricultural management and policy making.