Title: Impact of farmer field schools on agricultural productivity and poverty in East Africa

Authors: Davis, Kristin

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)

Year: 2010

Journal: IFPRI discussion paper

Volume: 992

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural training, nonformal education, farmers associations, training programmes

Abstract: Farmer field schools (FFS) are a popular education and extension approach worldwide. There is limited or conflicting evidence as to their effect on productivity and poverty, especially in East Africa. The study provides evidence on participation in FFS and the effects of FFS on various outcomes.

URL: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp00992.pdf

Document type: Other