Developing Extension Model for Uptake of Precision Conservation Agricultural Practices in Developing Nations:Learning from Rice–Wheat System of Africa and India

Abstract

We have learnt time and again that food supply shocks have resulted in food price spikes, instability, violence and even regime collapse. When the supply chain at the primary producers (farmers) level is functioning well, the success will ripple down the whole chain. In this review, we present our approach for the development of an extension model for the promotion of precision conservation agricultural practices (PCAPs) uptake among rice-wheat smallholder farming households, considering the demand as well as the prospect for developing and up-scaling rice-wheat production system in Africa. PCAPs are technologies and practices that are capable of helping farmers to apply right resources at the right place and, at the right time, using the right method. The combination of these technologies and practices can help in achieving optimum resource stewardship and resource conservation in the farmers' field. However, extension strategies and supports are needed to facilitate the adoption of these best practices at the farmers' level.

Impact of Climate Resilient Technological Interventions in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan

“…Building the capacity of extension scientists on impact of climate change especially in harnessing the increased CO level and Carbon sequestration processes and climate resilient species of plants and animal for promotion of remunerative agriculture is always stressed upon (Ghanghas et al, 2015) and to support farm level decisions and minimize the loses in adverse climatic and weather conditions farmers' understanding about interaction of climate and agroecosystem need to be bridged through inclusion of farmers' communication network (Ravikumar et al, 2015). Applying right resources at the right place and, at the right time, using the right method with combination of technologies and practices can help in achieving optimum resource stewardship and resource conservation in the farmers' field (Shitu et al, 2018). Rainfall is the key variable influencing crop productivity in rainfed agriculture.…”

Adoption Behaviour of Climate-resilient Agricultural Practices in Punjab under NICRA Project

“…It is crucial to take action to encourage farmers to adopt climate-resilient agricultural technologies so that they can cope with the adverse impacts of climate change and variability (Pabba et al, 2022). Factor for success of any agricultural technology/practice modelling is the high demand for institutional support for smallholder farming households (Shitu et al, 2018). The need for climate-resilient agriculture and efficient use of natural resources such as water and soil are brought into greater perspective by heat/cold stress and unpredictable rainfall in Punjab, which is an important food grain growing state in India.…”

Extent of Knowledge and Adoption of Recommended Wheat Production Practicesamong Wheat Growers in Malwa Region (M.P.)

“…The adoption of improved technology of wheat crop by the farmers is not uniform due to several reasons i.e. lack of mechanization, non-availability of quality seeds, lack of irrigation facilities, lack of market facilities (Kumar, 2016;Shitu et al, 2018). So this study was designed to study the extent of knowledge and level of adoption of recommended Wheat Production Practices by Wheat Growers in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.…”