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Transformations of agricultural extension services in the EU: Towards a lack of adequate knowledge for small-scale farms

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  • Labarthe, Pierre
  • Laurent, Catherine E.

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This paper examines the consequences of the transformations of extension services for small scale farms. It presents the results of investigations embedded in regulation theory, which combine a comparative institutional analysis, statistical data processing (national agricultural census) and direct surveys. We describe the transformations in the EU and show that they make it more difficult for small farms to access extension services and to benefit from “front office” support (i.e. direct advice from extensionists). Finally, we emphasize that due to the modification of the knowledge production regime, these small farms may also suffer new specific adverse effects resulting from the re-organization of the "back-office" R&D activities of these extension services (i.e. knowledge base updating, database building, scientific experiments, etc.).

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  • Labarthe, Pierre & Laurent, Catherine E., 2009. "Transformations of agricultural extension services in the EU: Towards a lack of adequate knowledge for small-scale farms," 111th Seminar, June 26-27, 2009, Canterbury, UK 52859, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eaa111:52859
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.52859
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    1. Stefan Toepfer & Celestin Niyongere & Privat Ndayihanzamaso & Deo Ndikumana & Willy Irakoze & Eustache Cimpaye & Dismas Minani & Pascal Bindariye & Willis Ochilo, 2023. "Sustainable Improvements in Diagnostic Capabilities of Plant Health Practitioners through Short In-Service Training," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(17), pages 1-12, August.
    2. Bartoli, Luca & De Rosa, Marcello & La Rocca, Giuseppe, 2014. "Which Organizational Models Stimulate Higher Access To Agricultural Extension Services? Empirical Evidence From Italy," Politica Agricola Internazionale - International Agricultural Policy, Edizioni L'Informatore Agrario, vol. 2013(4), September.
    3. De Rosa, Marcello & Chiappini, Silvia, 2012. "The adoption of agricultural extension policies in the Italian farms," 126th Seminar, June 27-29, 2012, Capri, Italy 126155, European Association of Agricultural Economists.

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