The process by which new ideas diffuse to farmers, rural societies and peasants; emphasis on adoption-diffusion models. Technology transfer (effects, constraints, change agents and consequences). Development theories in the developing countries.
The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of Technology transfer process in agricultural context (Spill-In specification and measurement). This course will view the different issues and options involved in the generation and transfer of technology to small farmers (Simple direct transfer, indirect transfer). Furthermore; studying the different methods, procedures and techniques used for the development and implementation of agricultural technology packages. The students will be exposed to the process of Diffusion and Adoption of agricultural Innovations. In addition, this course will focus on the evaluation of the full technological packages introduced and used by farmers.
