EXTENSION
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| Extension Interventions | 1. Introduction : | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Individual Extension | Extension
is a major function of the institution, which should assist and complement
all other functions. Further extension is a never-ending process
that should envelop maximum number of small holders, with the objectives
of increasing productivity, quality aspects and income levels of the target
group. The broad objective is sustainable development of tea smallholders.
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| Group Methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstrations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Special Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mass Media Programes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extension Progress | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil Sample Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Extension Interventions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Innovations obtained through research extension linkage are disseminated to farmers through a well established institutional network. In general, a commodity approach is adopted where coordinating inputs necessary adopt new recommendations strengthens extension messages to smallholders. Parallel and independent smallholder society network help in this approach This Network is further strengthened by regional extension centers attached to regions and a national training Center, which fulfills farmer as well as institutional training needs. Extension activities of the institution are carried out mainly by the TI/EO s at the field level in collaboration with the societies and following methods are used at present. |
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| Individual extension | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Formal - A Small number of pre-identified farmers are regularly visited facilitating appropriate advice |
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| Informal - TI/EO s visit farmers without a set programme, either on request by the farmers or on an ad hoc basis whilst in the field. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group Methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Several
types of group approaches are used such as training classes, Field days,
Field tours and seminars. A planned approach is used in the form of a
quarterly extension programme. Smallholder Development Societies are generally
involved in planning and organizing these programmes. |
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| Demonstrations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstration plots are mostly located at our regional extension centers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Special Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
These
also are of group type. These are programmes usually with a targeted approach
to achieve a set objective. |
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| Mass media programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electronic
- Mainly confined to radio programmes such as "Swarna
Pathra" , Tea Shakthi quiz, etc.
Publications - The Institution has published several booklets, which are sold to the small holders. In addition to this, locally produced leaflets are occasionally used at the field level. |
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| 3. Soil Sample Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. Extension Progress | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Progress achieved in relevant areas are noted below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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