Assessment of Scope and Implementation of Agricultural Extension Work in Marrah Mountains, Darfur Region

Abstract

This study was mainly intended to; (i) stand on the extension workers scope of extension services in Darfur region, (ii) assess the implementation of these scopes by the extension workers and (iii) develop some recommendations that can help in improving the extension work status. The study was based on primary data collected, through social survey method by means of questionnaires; however 215 extension workers were responded, representing 91.5% of the region extension workers. The data was analyzed, using computerized statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Simple descriptive statistic (frequency and percentage distributions) was used to describe the different variables of the study. The results revealed a great conception and convince of extension workers in providing farmers with educational and economical services and other services covered by the study. The study concluded that the comprehension and convince of the extension workers scopes were great, but the implementation was not coping with. The article recommends; the necessity of providing the extension workers with the required facilities and the authorities to give more attention for the on job training for these cadres.