Drawing on research from India’s Northern Himalayan region, Trent Brown, Devesh Thakur, and Manoj Sharma explore how extensionists act as “mediators” within...
Blogs
In this blog, Dr. J. Paul Mansingh explores how Genetic Algorithms, inspired by natural evolution, can enhance the prediction of farmers’ agricultural...
Universities must prepare agricultural graduates to value local knowledge, engage respectfully with farming communities, and apply learning in real-world...
In this blog, Smija P K and Sunil V G discuss the importance of intergenerational knowledge transfer and why extension should facilitate dialogue, joint...
As we mark World Cotton Day on 7 October, Saleena Pookunju explores how the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) supports cotton-growing communities in India...
In this blog, Md. Gazi Golam Mortuza discusses the evolving role of extension services in transforming Bangladesh’s cotton sector. CONTEXT Bangladesh is the...
In this blog, Anindita Bhattacharya reflects on her experience working with farmers in the Sundarbans, challenges conventional approaches, and offers new...
Mahesh Chander attended the 18th edition of BIOFACH INDIA 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, held from August 6–8, 2026. He...
For those who have worked closely with coconut farmers and the extension community, this year’s World Coconut Day theme, “Coconuts in Times of Uncertainty:...
In this blog, Juno Ashok reflects on her experiences and learnings from fieldwork, highlighting the importance of being empathetic towards respondents and...
