Improving farmers' knowledge

Description

Improving farmers' knowledge involves systematically providing practical education, training, and access to information on modern agricultural techniques, resource management, and market trends. This strategy aims to remedy low productivity, poor crop quality, and vulnerability to pests or climate change by equipping farmers with up-to-date skills and knowledge. Effective implementation includes extension services, demonstration projects, and accessible advisory support, enabling farmers to make informed decisions, increase yields, and enhance their livelihoods.

Claim

At a time of increasing integration of the world market and ongoing reduction or elimination of farm subsidies, the agricultural producers of tomorrow will have to possess increased knowledge and access to more sophisticated commodity price risk management techniques than those currently used, if they are to be able to compete internationally. There is likely to be an important role for farmers' associations in this regard, as for local banks, governments agencies and local exchanges.