Professional Progress and Its Effect on Agricultural Extension Agents Services

Abstract

The aim of this research was to study the different professional factors affect the services of the agriculture extension agents in the two purposively selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For this all the employed processionals (82) of the agriculture extension department of the respective districts was the respondents of the study. Data was collected by means of questionnaire and were analysed by using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Findings of the study revealed that there is no association in the age group of the respondents in the selected district. Mostly having 16 and above years of experience. Thirty eight percent were strongly agreed for help of professional degree in the practical field while 52% answered for change in the major subject of agriculture. In-service trainings were received by 68% respondents. Majority reported for having no access to audio-visual aids for transfer of technology to the farmers at the field level. Demonstration methods were used by 56% respondents as a form of conveying information to the farmers. The respondents strongly agree and satisfied from new technology. Demonstration methods were used by 56% respondents as a form of conveying information to the farmers and also commented for linkages between agricultural research and agricultural extension. The study as a whole conclude that in the study area majority of the employee were old, not benefit for the trainings, used the old methods for demonstration and were diploma holder. The study recommends employment of young and energetic graduates, suitable and timely imparted trainings and the introduction and practice of new technology and new methods for extension which will leads to the sustainability of agriculture in the area.