Knowledge Levels and Perceived Effect of Climate Change on Extension Delivery in North West Province,South Africa |
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| Authors: | O I Oladele |
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| Institution: | Agricultural Economics and Extension Program, School of Agriculture, North-West University , Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | A simple random sampling technique was used to select 20% of the extension officers in North West Province, South Africa. Data on knowledge levels and perceived effect of climate change on extension delivery were collected and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and multiple regression analysis. The results show that a wide range of knowledge levels exists on climate change issues related to causes, effect, vulnerability, and mitigation and that extension officers will have to address new skill requirements for farmers, the need for specialized extension services, and changing and diversified livelihoods. The results have several implications for training and educating extension officers on climate change issues. |
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| Keywords: | climate change extension delivery extension officers North West Province South Africa |
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