Participatory learning in agricultural extension

Top down approach was successful to transfer technology through training and visit model in Indonesia, however, adoption of innovation was not sustained at the long term. This book discusses participatory learning approach as well as constraints, processes and strategies that produced a more sustain adoption of technology sets in a complex, diverse and risk environment. Fasciolosis control strategies are a model of biological technology sets to reduce economic loss by preventing cattle from a dangerous liver-flukes disease in wet land rice crops. This book can be useful for students, researchers,extension workers, facilitator, policy makers, and professionals who interested in rural development,particularly in Indonesia and developing countries.

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Wardis Girsang is a senior lecturer at The University of Pattimura Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia. He graduated from Bogor Agriculture Institute, and School of Natural and Rural Systems Management, The University of Queensland Australia. He studies participatory learning and rural agribusiness development in small islands.