Understanding small-scale farmers in developing countries: Sociocultural perspectives on agronomic farm trials

Rhoades, R.E. (1984) Understanding small-scale farmers in developing countries: Sociocultural perspectives on agronomic farm trials. Journal of Agronomic Education, 13. pp. 64-68.

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Abstract

Despite a growing literature on how to conduct agronomic and economic evaluations of on-farm trials with developing country farmers, virtually nothing has been written concerning sociocultural variables that can influence farmers' behavior. This article discusses the cultural communication gap that often exists between agricultural scientists and farmers. It outlines seven key questions for understanding small-scale farmers indeveloping areas

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Agricultural development, On-farm research, Farming systems, Cultural communication
Author Affiliation: Agricultural anthropologiSt, International Potato Center
Subjects: Crop Improvement
Divisions: Other Crops
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 30 Sep 2013 10:46
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2013 10:46
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/11911

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