Review on the Role of Agricultural Extension Service on Increasing Farm Productivity in Ethiopia

Improving farm productivity either through introduction of modern technologies or by increasing agricultural extension services is vital. Agricultural the primary mechanism that increases production. Therefore, reviewing role on has been interesting issue. Cognizant this fact, in an important issue for policy makers order to improve productivity. Consequently, seminar was aimed provide information and review constraints Ethiopia. The shows service had positive significant farmer’s knowhow agronomic practices such as pest disease control adoption improved seed varieties well soil water conservation technologies. On other hand, reveals weak interaction; low participation, lack technical skills, missed use services, link research extension, a incentives, suitable adaptation constrain system across country. Thus, based following recommendations are forwarded. Extension should be increase farmers government agents especially district agriculture development unit, NGO’s assist have easy access so In addition, current working conditions agents, including transportation, housing, proper budget allocation, adopt very responsible practical approach.