Module 2A: Context of Agricultural Extension

Question 1

PERIODS OF AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION

Answer 1

1. transfer of technology (1960’s)
2. farming system research (1960-1970’s)
3. agricultural knowledge & information systems (1990’s)
4. agricultural innovation systems (2000’s)

Question 2

AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

Answer 2

1. process of generation and utilization of knowledge and information

Question 3

SECTORS IN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Answer 3

1. education
2. research
3. extension
4. producer

Question 4

COMPONENTS OF AKS

Answer 4

1. technology generation
2. technology transfer (knowledge and input)
3. technology utilization
4. agricultural policy

Question 5

TECHNOLOGY GENERATION

Answer 5

1. research activities
2. improved agricultural technology

Question 6

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Answer 6

1. disseminates the knowledge and input

Question 7

TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION

Answer 7

1. adoption of improved technology

Question 8

AGRICULTURAL POLICY

Answer 8

1. government development goals

Question 9

AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION SYSTEM

Answer 9

1. bring new products into economic use
2. totality and interaction of actors

Question 10

COMPONENTS OF AIS FRAMEWORK

Answer 10

1. innovation
2. interaction
3. institutions
4. learning
5. good enabling environment

Question 11

TO BE CONTINUED