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Abstract
Purpose: The paper focuses on exploring the influence of structural and functional characteristics of demonstrations on their
effectiveness.
Design/Methodology: In the framework of AgriDemo-F2F project, we analysed the responses to 345 post-demonstration
questionnaires filled out by the attendees of 31 demo events held in 12 EU countries. Factor analysis was employed and on a
subsequent step a linear regression to predict general effectiveness.
Findings: Results indicate that the very first steps in the organisation of on-farm demonstration are of critical importance
for the successful delivery of their objectives, particularly decisions relating to relevance to farmers’ needs and the
structure of the event. Moreover, the paper offers first evidence that when/if on-farm demonstrations are appropriately structured and delivered they can meet their objectives regardless of the status and strength of the corresponding AKIS.
Practical implications: Demonstration organisers should take special care with regard to the relevance of the topic and the group (demonstrator and attendees) as well as of the structure of the event. Theoretical implications: The various elements influencing the success of on-farm demonstrations are examined together and ranked.
Originality/Value: The study generates important (theoretical and practical) insights concerning the success of a widely used
technique of advisory/extension services, that is on-farm demonstrations, based on a large data-set from demonstration
events through out Europe
effectiveness.
Design/Methodology: In the framework of AgriDemo-F2F project, we analysed the responses to 345 post-demonstration
questionnaires filled out by the attendees of 31 demo events held in 12 EU countries. Factor analysis was employed and on a
subsequent step a linear regression to predict general effectiveness.
Findings: Results indicate that the very first steps in the organisation of on-farm demonstration are of critical importance
for the successful delivery of their objectives, particularly decisions relating to relevance to farmers’ needs and the
structure of the event. Moreover, the paper offers first evidence that when/if on-farm demonstrations are appropriately structured and delivered they can meet their objectives regardless of the status and strength of the corresponding AKIS.
Practical implications: Demonstration organisers should take special care with regard to the relevance of the topic and the group (demonstrator and attendees) as well as of the structure of the event. Theoretical implications: The various elements influencing the success of on-farm demonstrations are examined together and ranked.
Originality/Value: The study generates important (theoretical and practical) insights concerning the success of a widely used
technique of advisory/extension services, that is on-farm demonstrations, based on a large data-set from demonstration
events through out Europe
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 657-676 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISSN | 1389-224X |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5-Sept-2021 |
Keywords
- B410-agricultural-hydrology
- On farm demonstration
- structural characteristics
- functional characteristics
- effectiveness
- peer-to-peer learning
- quantitative analysis
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AGRIDEMO: Ontwikkeling van een interactieve FarmDemo-Hub community ter bevordering van farmer-to-farmer leren.
Marchand, F. (Project Manager), Debruyne, L. (ProjectSupervisor), Cooreman, H. (PhD Student), De Geest, P. (Former Researcher) & Lauwers, L. (Former Project Supervisor)
1/01/17 → 30/06/19
Project: Research