Diagnostic survey by researchers and extension worker along with other government staff from the agriculture and other line departments, NGO and representatives of corporate sector, input suppliers, bank and farmer representatives using PRA technologies.
Identification of problems currently affecting the technology dissemination system and limiting its performance or sustainability.
Determination of the main opportunities and constraints (markets, input suppliers, financial and social factors, natural resource base etc.) that should be considered for developmental planning.
Formulation of Strategic Adaptive Research and Extension Plan for the District, setting out technical objectives as well as innovations to be introduced into the organization and funding of the technology dissemination.
Preparation of specific action plus implementation responsibilities of the public sector and other stakeholders for the specific year.
Arranging technical programs covering the need for adaptive research, farmer participatory trails, demonstrations, field days and the development of extension recommendations for the coming season.
Getting back-up commitments from input suppliers, banks, buyers and the local administrators for facilitating in their fields of responsibility.
Updating the plans after successful completion of the previous year’s plan.
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