August 2011
Interactive methods to educate and engage poultry producers on the importance of practicing on-farm biosecurity
Biosecurity is the key within the poultry industry in preventing the spread of diseases and infections. A “biosecurity culture” is needed to increase the adoption of farm biosecurity practices because financial incentives are not always apparent. The objective of this project was to provide innovative and participatory education and extension to industry leaders that would enable them to act as...
August 2011
Measuring factors that can influence cattle supply response to the market in Namibia: Case study from Omaheke communal farmers
The study examined the factors that can influence the supply of cattle to the market in Namibia, with a specific focus on four communal areas of the Omaheke Region. A total of 100 cattle farmers were interviewed and the weighted least square (WLS) model was applied to analyse the data. The study found that the number of cattle owned, cost of production inputs, accessibility to market information,...
August 2011
Training needs assessment of Agricultural Extension Officers in Animal Husbandry Department of Malang Regency, East Java-Indonesia
The main objective of this research project is to identify the training needs of Agricultural Extension Officers in the Animal Husbandry Department of Malang Regency. The research questions are: (1) what are the present knowledge and skills of Agricultural Extension Officers in the Animal Husbandry Extension Department in Malang Regency, (2) what knowledge and skills are needed for Agricultural Extension Officers, and...
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