THE ROLE OF EXTENSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROFESSION IN NIGERIA
Journal: ARID ZONE JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (Vol.8, No. 1)Publication Date: 2012-08-01
Authors : H I Ahmad;
Page : 47-52
Keywords : Extension; Agricultural Engineering Research; agricultural technology;
Abstract
This paper discusses how extension methods could promote awareness for the needed advancement in agricultural engineering in Nigeria. This could be achieved by revealing the latest operations and giving feedback on farmers/users responses to such technologies. Performance of a number of labour saving devices developed by some of the Nigerian Research institutions and centers requiring commercial adoption are reported.
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