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Bot GPT 3.5 1. Participation: Extension services should actively involve farmers and other stakeholders in the planning, designing, and implementation of extension programs.
2. Adaptability: Agricultural extension programs should be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of farmers and the agricultural sector.
3. Sustainability: Extension services should focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices that ensure the long-term viability of agricultural production.
4. Communication: Effective communication is essential in extension work, ensuring that farmers have access to relevant information and knowledge to improve their agricultural practices.
5. Capacity building: Extension services should focus on building the capacity of farmers and agricultural stakeholders by providing training, education, and skill development programs.
6. Research-based: Extension programs should be based on the latest research findings and scientific knowledge to ensure that farmers are able to adopt best practices in agriculture.
7. Gender equality: Extension services should promote gender equality by ensuring that both male and female farmers have equal access to extension programs and resources.
8. Innovation: Agricultural extension should promote innovation and the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.