Technology-based Agricultural Extension Work

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This session features two case studies of agri extension innovations, followed by a discussion on common lessons learned and challenges.

Food security & agriculture Breakout Session

Mar 19, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM(Africa/Accra)

Venue : Britannia

20240319T1600 20240319T1700 Africa/Accra Technology-based Agricultural Extension Work This session features two case studies of agri extension innovations, followed by a discussion on common lessons learned and challenges. Britannia 12th ICT4D Conference adminict4dconf@crs.org

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Evaluating the Impact of Educational Radio Campaigns among Rural Farmers in Africa using SMS Surveys

Case StudyDigital to Tackle Wicked Problems 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM (Africa/Accra) 2024/03/19 16:00:00 UTC - 2024/03/19 16:20:00 UTC

An overview of GeoPoll's evaluation, using SMS surveys in 6 African countries, of the impact of radio campaigns that aim to improve agricultural practices among rural farmers. The focus will be on why and how the tech-based solution was implemented.

Lessons learnedSMS is an excellent platform for collecting survey data in less affluent populations, in terms of cost, timelines & respondent experience. There are limitations on the number of questions & their complexity, however we believe these force the practitioner to design surveys that are short, clear & simple, & are thus optimal for these

Results and impactIn the past 5 years GeoPoll has interviewed over 5,000 rural small farmers in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria & Ethiopia using SMS surveys. The data collected has enabled responsive, continuous improvement in the impact of FRI radio campa

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Digital delivery of agricultural advice to smallholder farmers in Ghana and beyond

Case StudyDigital to Tackle Wicked Problems 04:25 PM - 04:45 PM (Africa/Accra) 2024/03/19 16:25:00 UTC - 2024/03/19 16:45:00 UTC

CABI have developed digital advisory tools to support smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia, including those developed through the PlantwisePlus programme. We will present learnings from these tools and gendered agricultural extension in Ghana.

Lessons learnedCo-development of tools and feedback channels from extension providers enabled tools to be integrated into local extension delivery. However, challenges remain to ensure long-term uptake and use of tools, particularly by women, and sustainable business models to maintain free access by smallholder farmers. Multimode delivery of advice is vital.

Results and impactFarmers can now access a wealth of scientific information gathered by experts worldwide, peer-reviewed and shared on easy-to-use, communicative platforms, which complement existing agricultural extension services.

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