An Analytical Study for Agricultural Extension Agents performance in Extension Units In Latakia and Tartous Governorates


Abstract in English

This research aimed at identifying some personal and professional characteristics of agricultural extension agents working in extension units, and agricultural and extension services provided by them in these units. Also to study the relationship between personal and professional characteristics and the degree of performing extension and agricultural services. About 25% of extension units in Lattakia and Tartus Governorates were included (48 extension units). The results of this research showed that 47.1% of agricultural extension agents didn't attend any extension training (courses) and 36% of agricultural extension agents did not attend any technical training. Also, the results showed that there were significant relationships between age, technical training, experience in the recent work, extension work and the total time spent in job and the degree of performing extension and agricultural services and the degree of carrying out extension jobs in the extension units.

References used

Mirza,B,BIAG ,Faisal sultan AL –Subaiee & GARY S .STARQUADINE.(2012)-Role of Agricultural Extension In Sustainable Rural Development in Pakistan- Lucarari Stiintific Seria I,VOL.XI(1)
الخالدي , عبد الرحمن ورزوق , طلال (2007) . واقع المرشدين الزراعيين بالوحدات الإرشادية في محافظة اللاذقية _ مجلة جامعة البعث.
رزوق , طلال وصقر , ابراهيم و عبد اللطيف , عبد الغني و عنان , طاهر (2008) . دراسة واقع الوحدات الإرشادية في محافظة حلب _ ندوة الإرشاد الزراعي ودوره في التنمية الزراعية _ كلية الزراعة _ جامعة البعث.

Download