The Perception Of Farmers On Effectiveness Of Agricultural Extension Agents In Transferring Knowledge To Maize Growers In Kilindi District, Tanga, Tanzania
The interaction between extension agents and farmers and the extent to which farmers perceive extension agents is paramount to bringing change in agriculture productivity. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of their extension agents in knowledge transfer to maize farmers in Kilindi District. Specifically the study intended to: identify socio-economic factors affecting knowledge transfer to maize growers; and determine farmers’ perceptions on helpfulness of their extension agents in obtaining required knowledge on maize growing. Data were collected from 121 households, using cross-sectional research design. A General Linear Regression was used to Download