Farmer-To-Farmer Extension (F2FE) approach for speedier dissemination of agricultural technologies: A review

UMA SAH; S K SINGH; JEETENDRA K PAL

doi:10.56093/ijas.v91i10.117403

Authors

UMA SAH ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 024, India
S K SINGH ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
JEETENDRA K PAL ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 024, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v91i10.117403

Keywords:

Farmer to Farmer Extension, Technology dissemination

Abstract

Enhanced efficiency of extension efforts targeted towards facilitating uptake of newer agricultural technologies byfarmers is much sought after by extension systems all over the world. Experimentation with several methodologieshas been done world over to achieve the said objective. Farmer-to-Farmer Extension (F2FE) approach is a farmer ledapproach that leverages the informal channels of technology penetration in form of existing social networks for diffusionof well proven agricultural technologies in the farming community. The approach emphasizes on experimentationwith newer technology by progressive farmers, followed by sharing of learning gained with other members in thecommunity. The basic strength of this model is the high credibility assigned by the farming community on localinformation source. The approach has well practiced in different forms in developing countries in Asia, Africa andLatin America. The article reflects on experiences gained from experimenting with F2FE approach in different formsand its institutionalization by extension systems across the globe.

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