Empowering farmers to learn and innovate through integration of video-mediated and face-to-face extension approaches: The case of rice farmers in Uganda

Karubanga, Gabriel; Kibwika, Paul; Okry, Florent; Sseguya, Haroon

doi:10.1080/23311932.2016.1274944

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“…The effectiveness of any information dissemination or extension approach, therefore, is dependent on the extent to which it influences the different stages of the learning process as well as outcomes. Karubanga et al (2016) assessed the effectiveness of video-mediated and face-to-face extension approaches amongst rice farmers in Uganda focusing on stages in the learning process. authors have used various methods to evaluate effectiveness of extension approaches in different countries.…”

Section: Intervention Logic and Evaluation Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies: the role of village-based advisors

Kansiime

Watiti

Mchana

et al. 2018

The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

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Purpose:We assessed the effectiveness of Village-based Advisors (VBAs) as a novel approach for scaling up improved common bean technologies in southern highlands of Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach: Data were gathered through focus group discussions (FGDs) and interviews with 11 VBAs and 102 farmers (37% female). The effectiveness of VBAs was assessed based on farmer reach, farmer knowledge, and application of new technologies. Findings: VBAs played important roles in reaching a wide audience of farmers, with common bean technologies. There was evidence of uptake of promoted common bean practices by farmers, enhanced by judicious incentives such as higher yields, increased land productivity, and labor-saving. VBAs shared information mainly through farm visits and community meetings. Extension materials facilitated VBA engagement of farmers even in informal settings, enhancing information flow beyond village boundaries. The current success of the VBA approach stems from the fact that VBAs are motivated by the rewards they receive -both cash and non-cash. Practical implications: VBAs are relevant in scaling up improved common bean technologies in rural Tanzania and similar settings, because of farmer understanding and trust. For sustainability, there is need to develop a more systematic incentive structure for VBAs through business development, and knowledge enhancement to keep pace with innovations to address emerging production challenges. Theoretical implications: Access to extension service providers who are knowledgeable of farmers' context enhances learning and uptake of innovations. Originality/value: Results fill information gap on the effectiveness of VBAs as knowledge and input disseminators, achieving scale of farmer reach with agricultural innovations. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Section: Intervention Logic and Evaluation Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies: the role of village-based advisors

Kansiime

Watiti

Mchana

et al. 2018

The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

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“…In particular, the timing, however, seems to have disfavoured females because this is the time when they are busy performing other domestic chores such as taking care of children and cooking; and this largely explains their low attendance (29%) compared to males (71%) as affirmed by Karubanga et al (2016). Similarly, the elderly farmers and those from distant places were equally disfavoured by this timing.…”

Section: Influence Of Timing Of Video Shows On Farmer Learningmentioning

confidence: 82%

“…The diversity of farmers attending and learning from video was exhibited in terms of membership to groups and age mix. This diversity is important in farmer learning as affirmed by Karubanga et al (2016). Nearly all farmers (98%) who attended and learnt from the video shows had no other off-farm activities.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The distance however coupled with the timing of the video can be a constraint to the female farmers because of their multiple gender responsibilities (Van Mele et al, 2007;Karubanga et al, 2016). The diversity of farmers attending and learning from video was exhibited in terms of membership to groups and age mix.…”

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“…For example, about (53%) of farmers who attended and learnt from the video shows travelled one kilometer or more to the venue of the video shows. This illustrates the power of video in attracting farmers including those from far to get exposed to the information and knowledge as affirmed by Bede Lauréano (2016) and Karubanga et al (2016). On the contrary, some farmers especially those from Burembo, Rwetuma and Katanga villages whose homes are located far away from MARFA offices expressed dissatisfaction with the centralization of the venue.…”

Section: Influence Of Location Of Video Shows On Farmer Learningmentioning

confidence: 96%

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How the timing and location of video shows influence learning among rice farmers in Uganda

Karubanga

Kibwika

Okry

et al. 2017

Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech.

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Videos have the potential of enhancing learning among smallholder farmers. The study intended to establish whether timing and location of video shows influence learning among rice farmers in Kamwenge district, Uganda. A cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing 48 focus group participants; 100 individual video participants and 16 key informants. Geographical Positioning System (GPS) mapping was used to establish the video catchment areas and distribution of video participants. Farmers approved the video for providing timely, useful and reliable information and bringing extension service providers closer to the farming communities. Majority (94%) of the farmers said that video provided useful information that fostered change in rice production practices and technologies. A one sample T-test indicated that the timing and location of video events are significant in influencing learning among farmers particularly by women, elderly and distant farmers. The implication is that locating video shows far away and running them late at night seriously compromised involvement by females, elderly and distant people. Thus, modalities suggested by farmers need to focus on adjusting the timing of video shows and ensuring rotational operational of videos in the respective villages or parishes purposely to reach out to the elderly, distant and women farmers.

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Are agricultural extension systems ready to scale up ecological intensification in East Africa? A literature review with particular attention to the Push-Pull Technology (PPT)

Isgren,

Clough,

Murage

et al. 2023

Food Sec.

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Agricultural extension, or advisory services, have a key role to play in supporting farmers’ learning and adoption of new practices and technologies. This paper analyses gaps and needs which require addressing in order for extension systems to more effectively contribute to the upscaling of ecological intensification approaches in East African smallholder agriculture. Our starting point is the push-pull technology (PPT), a promising approach. PPT originated in East Africa and is being continuously improved through cycles of interdisciplinary and participatory experimentation. Despite well-documented benefits to farmers and the environment, more institutional support from agricultural extension systems (AES) is needed for PPT to realise significant impact on poverty reduction, food security, and sustainability. Departing from this assessment, we review literature on AES in five East African countries. After clarifying the AES characteristics that ecological intensification requires, emphasising the capacity to embrace complexity, we identify four thematic areas that are in urgent need of attention: first, widely recognised problems with access and inclusiveness have seen welcome innovation but remain substantial. Second, information and communication technologies provide many benefits and new possibilities, but expectations must be tempered. Third, pluralistic AES present coordination challenges that risk undermining and misdirecting extension. Finally, the political-economic underpinnings of extension require critical scrutiny and strategic interventions. While many challenges threaten extension effectiveness broadly, we highlight implications for ecological intensification approaches like PPT. Our insights thus speak to the broader question of how to design and implement extension for sustainable agricultural development in East Africa.

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Empowering farmers to learn and innovate through integration of video-mediated and face-to-face extension approaches: The case of rice farmers in Uganda

Cited by 20 publications

References 9 publications

Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies: the role of village-based advisors

Achieving scale of farmer reach with improved common bean technologies: the role of village-based advisors

How the timing and location of video shows influence learning among rice farmers in Uganda

Are agricultural extension systems ready to scale up ecological intensification in East Africa? A literature review with particular attention to the Push-Pull Technology (PPT)

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