Agriculture Extension – Pakistan

Agriculture Extension is the main organization responsible for transfer of technology to the farmers. The ratio between Fields Assistant and farmers under traditional extension system is 1:1000. In 1978-79 the training and visit programme was introduced in Punjab and Sindh with the assistance of World Bank. Under this programme, the Field Assistant to farmer ratio was reduced to 1:650.

1. Re-organization & strengthening f the Agriculture Extension Services through provision of additional staff, offices, housing accommodation, equipment and transport.

2. Strengthening of in-service and on the job training for extension workers through establishing additional training centres with modern equipment.

3. Provision for supply of sprays and farm implements to the cultivators, enabling them to use modern techniques and inputs.

 

 

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