Title: Volunteer farmer trainers : improving smallholder farmers' access to information for a stronger dairy sector

Authors: Kiptot, E. and Franzel, S. and Kirui, J.

Place: Nairobi

Publisher: World agroforestry centre

Year: 2012

Journal: Policy brief / World agroforestry centre

Volume: no. 13

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural extension, advisory services, farmers associations, africa

Abstract: Volunteer farmer trainers are able to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of farmer advisory services. Linking volunteer farmer trainers with government extension services would ensure that they receive technical support and are up to date on current developments and innovations.

URL: http://www.worldagroforestry.org/downloads/publications/PDFS/PB12236.PDF

Document type: Policy document