Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, supporting millions of livelihoods while ensuring food security for a growing population. In this dynamic landscape, agricultural extension plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between scientific research and farmers, enabling them to adopt innovative practices for sustainable and profitable farming. The ever-evolving challenges ranging from climate change to digital transformation demands a reimagined approach to agricultural extension, incorporating modern tools, inclusive strategies, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. This book, “Bridging the Gap: Innovations in Agricultural Extension“ brings together critical insights into contemporary extension approaches, highlighting key areas that shape the future of agricultural advisory services. The chapters explore diverse themes, including climate-smart agriculture, digital extension, public-private partnerships, gender inclusivity, precision agriculture, and agri-entrepreneurship.
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, supporting millions of livelihoods while ensuring food security for a growing population. In this dynamic landscape, agricultural extension plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between scientific research and farmers, enabling them to adopt innovative practices for sustainable and profitable farming. The ever-evolving challenges ranging from climate change to digital transformation demands a reimagined approach to agricultural extension, incorporating modern tools, inclusive strategies, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. This book, “Bridging the Gap: Innovations in Agricultural Extension“ brings together critical insights into contemporary extension approaches, highlighting key areas that shape the future of agricultural advisory services. The chapters explore diverse themes, including climate-smart agriculture, digital extension, public-private partnerships, gender inclusivity, precision agriculture, and agri-entrepreneurship.