Title: Farmer field schools and local agricultural research committees : complementary platforms for integrated decision-making in sustainable agriculture

Authors: Braun, Ann R. and Thiele, Graham and Fernلndez, Marيa

Place: London

Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI). Agricultural research & extension network

Year: 2000

Journal: Network paper / Agricultural research & extension network

Volume: 105

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, decision-making, community participation, agricultural education, farmers

Abstract: Local agricultural research committees are a permanent agricultural research service staffed by volunteer farmers elected by the community. They stimulate local innovation, and link local with formal research.

URL: http://www.odi.org.uk/sites/odi.org.uk/files/odi-assets/publications-opinion-files/8195.pdf

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