Agricultural e-extension is another name for agricultural advisory services done electronically by replacing physical interaction between extension officer and farmers. Virtual interaction eliminates costs associated to physical meetings. This platform also helps to avoid the spread of COVID -19.
The main functions of e-extension is giving farmers knowledge of agronomic techniques and skills to improve their productivity, food security and livelihoods.
This has three important components: Agriculture, Livestock&Fish and Thematic information
In Zambia Agriculture plays a key role of supporting industries by the production of the required raw materials , producing exportable agricultural goods, generating employment particularly in rural areas, as well as providing food stuffs essential for the sustenance of acceptable nutrition standards and levels.
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