Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR), BangaloreZonal Project Directorate, Zone VIII, (ICAR), Bangalore

Indian Society of Extension Education (Karnataka Chapter), UAS, BangaloreMaharashtra Society of Extension Education, Nagpur, India

Society of Extension Education, Agra, UPInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics, Hyderabad

Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services, Switzerland

University of Agricultural Sciences, BangaloreInternational Society of Extension Education (INSEE), Nagpur

Karnataka Chapter

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Sustainable agricultural development requires that those

entrusted with the responsibility to manage change would

have clearly defined their purposes and policies, and their

vision of the economic viability, social equity and ecological

sustainability for the future of an agrarian society, indeed of

the whole society. Due to many challenges (i.e. climate

change, energy, water and land shortage, high demands on

food, land grabbing, etc.), agriculture production potential is

expected to be seriously affected; thus, increasing food

insecurity and hunger in many already affected regions in the

world. In this context, sustainable agriculture is highly

recommended as an eco-system approach where soil, water,

plants, environment and living organisms live in harmony.

During 1965 and 1990, improved bio-agricultural

technology and water control lifted hundreds of millions of

people out of poverty in several countries of the Asia and

Pacific region, mainly by raising employment and the

production of food staples and making products more

affordable. However, Green Revolution technology bypassed

millions of rural people in less favoured environments.

Rainfed agriculture dominates in these areas and farmers

subject to critical socio-economic constraints such as poor

access to markets, infrastructure and services. The incidence

of poverty is high in many of these areas and agricultural

productivity growth is slow and declining due to natural

resource degradation, particularly soil erosion and soil

fertility decline, and the limited use of soil and water

conservation measures. Although the region is projected to

achieve the Millennium Development Goal of halving poverty

by 2015, poverty remaining in the region will be increasingly

concentrated among women, indigenous people and other

marginalized groups.

Today, the focus has been on the development and

dissemination of agricultural technologies for poor farmers in

BACKGROUND

less favoured areas. Agricultural productivity growth has also

slowed down in many irrigated and favorable rainfed areas in

countries of the region due to diminishing returns to

conventional technologies and natural resource degradation,

soil salinity, water logging, soil nutrient deficiencies and

ground water depletion. Because of these problems,

alternative agricultural technological approaches including

low external input use and sustainable agriculture, good

agricultural practices, organic agriculture and biotechnology

become relevant.

The developing countries like India are experiencing rapid

changes in agricultural and rural environment.

Commercialization and diversification have raised hopes but

stagnation in productivity and profitability of different

enterprises, are posing serious challenges. Sustaining the

confidence among farmers has become an issue of concern

requiring at most priority. Productive land under agriculture is

shrinking because of growing urbanization and

industrialization. The involvement of potential rural youth in

agriculture is declining due to their migration to towns and

cities. Extension education methodologies of yester years have

undergone major changes in terms of concept and application.

The issue is alarmingly serious, therefore, requires detailed

interactions to explore the ways and means to attract future

generation towards agriculture.

Extension Education has the greater responsibility and

role to cope with the emerging challenges for bringing about

sustainable agricultural development. It has to follow a need

based policy agenda and synergetic approach to facilitate

promotion of equitable, profitable and sustainable agriculture

and livestock development through knowledge management,

entrepreneurship development, strengthening of social capital

through sectoral convergence, networking partnership mode,

capacity building, gender empowerment, application of ICTs,

sound organizational management etc. Keeping in view the

emerging challenges, the International Society of Extension

Education in collaboration with the University of Agricultural

Sciences, Bangalore and other reputed organizations is

organizing an International Conference on Extension

Educational Strategies for Sustainable Agricultural

Development - A Global Perspective at UAS, Bangalore

during December, 05-08, 2013.

The Organizing Committee feels immense pleasure in

inviting you for sharing your thoughts, precious knowledge and

experience during the conference.

About INSEE: The International Society of Extension

Education (INSEE) is a registered organization working globally

to unite the fraternity of Extension Education and giving

direction in research, teaching and field extension. It has life

members from USA, UK, Nigeria, Korea, The Netherlands,

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and India. In the past two earlier

International Conferences were held, first in Goa, India during

2008 and second in New Delhi, India during 2011.

INSEE web site: www.inseeworld.com

THEMATIC AREAS

The following are the thematic areas of the Conference

1) Extension educational models for sustainable

agriculture - Experiences, challenges, threats and

opportunities- Models of National Governments, Civil

Society Organizations (CSOs), Commodity Boards,

Private organizations, Nationalized Banks, NGOs

2) Natural Resource Management– Sensitization

techniques, Capacity building for watershed manage-

ment, Common Property Resources, Agro-Forestry

Management, Organic farming, Biodiversity

Conservation – methods and experiences

3) Women as future farmers- Women Empowerment–

Gender Main streaming

4) Integrated Farming Systems – Initiatives and manage-

ment of resources, integrated crop and livestock farming

5) Human Resource Development in Extension System–

Entrepreneurship development among clientele, capacity

building of extension personnel

6) Group approaches– Status, impact and emerging

issues. Research and development efforts in group

approach, Self Help Groups, Common Interest Groups,

Farmers o rgan i za t i ons , Communi t i e s Based

Organizations (CBOs), Public Private Partnership

7) Retaining Rural youth in farming– status, interest,

problems, migration and strategies to hold them back in

farming

8) Research and Policy issues in Agricultural

Extension- Existing International, National and State

Extension policies, gaps between policy and practices

and policy restructuring in the wake of emerging

challenges

9) Performance of existing extension approaches- of

various sectors in the light of emerging challenges, Public

v/s private extension, NGO, Bank, CSO and others

10) ICT–Scope and limitations–experiences, e-extension,

e-learning, capacity building for effective application,

impact evaluation of ICT projects, successful case studies

of ICT application and lessons learnt

11) Successful case studies on farmers relating to

enhancing production and income among resource poor

farmers in dry farming areas, experience sharing relating

to integrated farming, crop production, dairy, poultry,

fisheries, farm forestry etc.

12) Backward and Forward Linkage mechanism-

Linkage and coordination among different sectors of

extension services, complementary and supplementary

roles, sharing of resources and strengthening linkages

and interaction among different sectors

13) Commodity based extension system – Commodity

Groups, Farmers Associations, Problems and prospects

14) Role of extension in climate change– Effect of global warming on agriculture, production and management technologies

15) Innovative approaches for market led extension-market linked extension, micro financing, contract and corporate farming- status and problems

CALL FOR PAPERS

Delegates are encouraged to write papers in relation to the thematic areas based on their research, experience and

involvement in such activities. One-page Abstract, not

exceeding 300 words, may be sent both as hard copy and by

e-mail, as mail attachment (MS Word in Arial font-12), to

the Organizing Secretary on or before 31-08-2013. Full-

length papers of the ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS should be

submitted latest by 31-10-2013 as hard copy and by

e-mail, as mail attachment (MS Word in Arial font-12).

THE NUMBER OF ABSTRACTS IS RESTRICTED TO

TWO PER DELEGATE EITHER AS FIRST AUTHOR OR AS

CO-AUTHOR. The number of authors per paper may be restricted to three to the extent possible.

(Please Note: Abstracts not related to thematic areas will be rejected)

Language of the Conference : English

REGISTRATION FEE

Delegates Rs. 2500.00

Student delegates / Retired Persons Rs. 500.00

Each Accompanying Person Rs. 1000.00

Foreign Delegates 100 US dollars

The registration fee should be paid as

Online transfer can also be made through

Demand draft, drawn in favour of the International Society of Extension Education, GKVK, Bangalore-560 065, payable at Bangalore. India.

A/C No. 2737101011067, IFSC Code CNRB0002737 at Canara Bank, GKVK Branch, UAS Campus, Bangalore-560 065, Karnataka, India. Delegates whose Abstracts are accepted may send their registration fee along with the filled in Registration Form to the Organizing Secretary on or before 31-08-2013. Those who have confirmed their participation can make cash payment at the Registration desk on the first day of the Conference.

ABOUT BANGALORE

Popularly known as the garden city, Bangalore is located in southern India. It is one of the most beautiful, versatile and popular vacation destinations in the country. The city has diverse attraction to offer lush gardens, tree lined avenues, well laid out parks notably the sprawling Cubbon Park and colourful Lalbagh, ancient edifices and the magnificent Vidhana Soudha, which houses the state legislature of Karnataka. Known as the Silicon city of India, Bangalore is the software capital of the country. It is cosmopolitan with diverse cultures and charms that are totally Indian with a population of about 9.6 million. Located at an altitude of 980 m from MSL, the climate is very pleasant and salubrious throughout the

0 0year. The temperature will vary between 15 c and 20 c during December. The ever present sunny skies and smiles makes Bangalore a perfect destination for people from all over the world, irrespective of season, there is always a reason to celebrate. The city offers a wide variety of shopping opportunities from unique specialty shops to major shopping malls and boutiques featuring fine fashion, designer labels and women's apparel. A unique experience awaits you.

AROUND BANGALORE….

A sneak visit to the world famous places like Brindavan gardens, Chamundi hills and Palace of Mysore (128 kms), Ranganathittu birds sanctuary (140 kms), Shravanabelagola, the famous Jain pilgrimage place with stone sculpture of Bahubali (142 kms), Belur and Halebidu, the world famous temple towns (233 kms) and Nandi Hills (65 kms) and a whole lot of other places of interest makes your visit memorable.

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE

The Conference will be held at the Auditorium of the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore – 560 065. The city is well connected by rail, road and air. Many city buses ply through UAS Campus (about 13 km away from the City Railway Station and Central Bus Station and 22 km from the airport).

BOARDING AND LODGING

Accommodation for the confirmed delegates will be arranged in the University Guest Houses on first-come-first-serve basis. Participants can stay in hotels close to the venue of the Conference like Ramanashree California Resort, Hotel Sai Leela, Shreyas Residency, Chairman's Club and Resort, Royal Orchid Resort and Hoppers Stop. Reservation of accommodation in Hotels will be made to those delegates who send the money in advance. The cost of lodging has to be met by the participants themselves. Breakfast and lunch on all the Conference days will be arranged by the organizing committee for the delegates. For accommodation assistance, contact Dr. K.N. Ramanna, Chairman, Accommodation Committee, International Conference – 2013, Phone: +91-80-23626455, Mobile: 09448927769, e-mail:ftiuasb@ gmail. com For visa arrangements, the foreign delegates have to contact the Indian Embassy in their own Country.

RETURN JOURNEY

Delegates are requested to make their own arrangements for booking their return journey. It is essential to ensure advance reservation in bus / train / air to avoid last minute rush.

AWARDS

The organizers have instituted several awards. These awards are conferred on high caliber Extension Educationists in recognition of their meritorious services to the discipline of Extension Education. The awardees will be decided by the Executive Council of INSEE.

YOUNG EXTENSION SCIENTIST AWARD

The awards are conferred to five young scientists below the age of 40 years for their outstanding contributions in the field of extension education, research and field extension services. Application alongwith resume, including date of birth and relevant supporting materials be sent to the Organizing Secretary by 31-10-2013. Presence of awardees is essential in the Conference.

BEST PAPER PRESENTATION AWARD

There will be best paper presentation and best poster presentation awards in each theme area.

DATES TO REMEMBER (Deadlines)

Submission of Abstracts, Regn. Fee & : August 31, 2013Registration Form

Communicating Acceptance of Abstracts : September 30, 2013to the Authors

Submission of Full- length papers : October 31, 2013

Conference Dates : December 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2013

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advisors

Former Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. R. Dwarakinath

Dr. G. Trivedi Former Vice-Chancellor, RAU, Bihar

Dr. R.P. Singh Former Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur

Dr. A.G. Sawant

Former Vice-Chancellor, BSKKV &Former Member, ASRB, New Delhi

Co-Chairmen

Vice-Chancellor, UAS, BangaloreDr. K. Narayana Gowda

Dr. K.D. Kokate Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. R.R. SinhaFormer Director of Extension Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra

Chairman

Dr. C. Prasad, Former Deputy Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. P.N. Mathur, Former Deputy Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. K.M. Jayaramaiah, Former Registrar, UAS, Bangalore

Dr.B.S. Hansra, Former Asst. Director General (AE), New Delhi

Dr. H.N. Byra Reddy, Former Director of Extension,ANGRAU, Hyderabad

Dr. R.P. Singh “Ratan”, Director of Extension, BAU, Ranchi

Dr. A.K. Singh, Zonal Project Director, Zone-IV, Kanpur

Dr. K. Vijayaraghavan, Joint Director of Extension, IARI, New Delhi

Dr. J. Vasanth Kumar, Dean (Agriculture), Annamalai University, T.N.

Dr.R. Ganesan, Dean (Agri.), AC & RI, TNAU, Killikulam,Tamilnadu

Dr. J.P. Sharma, Head, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, New Delhi

Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Asst.Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. K.S. Krishna, Former HOD (Agril. Extension), UAS,Bangalore

Dr. B.S. Siddaramaiah, Former HOD (Agril. Extension), UAS,Bangalore

Dr. Rama B. Radhakrishna, Prof. of Agril. Extension, Penn. State University, USA

ICAR,

Members

Chairman

Co-Chairmen

Members

: Dr. K. Narayana Gowda, Vice-Chancellor,

UAS (B) & President, ISEE (KC)

: Dr. N. Nagaraja, Director of Extension, UAS (B)

Dr. G. Eswarappa, Former Coordinator,

CBTMPCS, UAS (B)

Dr. D. Nanjappa, Prof. and Head (Agril. Extension),

UAS (B)

Dr. M.S. Nataraju, Professor & Coordinator,

RC, NAEB, UAS (B)

: Director of Extension, UAS, Dharwad

: Director of Extension, UAS, Raichur

: Director of Extension, UHS, Bagalkote

: Director of Extension, ANGRAU, Hyderabad

: Director of Extension, KVAFSU, Bidar

: Prof. V. Veerabhadraiah, Former Director of Extension, UAS (B) & Vice-President INSEE

: Dr .S. Prabhu Kumar, Zonal Project Director, Zone VIII,

ICAR, Bangalore

: Dr. V. G. Dhanakumar, Director, IIPM, Bangalore

: Dr. L. Manjunath, Dean (Agri.), Hassan, UAS (B)

: Dr. K. Jagadeeswara, Dean (Seri.) Chintamani, UAS (B)

: Dr. S.K. Meti, HOD, (Agril.Extension), UAS, Raichur

: Dr. J.J. Angadi, HOD, (Agril.Extension), UAS, Dharwad

: Dr. K.N. Ramanna, Professor and Head, FTI, UAS (B)

: Dr. B. K. Narayanaswamy, HOD, Distance Education,

UAS (B)

: Dr. P.S. Geetha Kutty, Professor and Head, Gender

Studies, KAU, Trissur

: Dr. V.S. Shirke, HOD (Extension Education), College of

Agriculture, Pune

: Dr. K. Nagabhushanam, Professor of Agril. Extension,

UAS (B)

: Dr. Bharath Sontakki, Principal Scientist(AE), NAARM,

Hyderabad

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Mailing Address

Organizing Secretary & Coordinator, Regional Centre, NAEB

GKVK Campus, UAS, Bangalore-560 065, India

e-mail: Mobile No.: +91-98865 94850

Phone: (O): +91-80-23334210 Fax: +91-80-2362 5506

Dr. M.S. Nataraju

amoghraju@yahoo.com

: Dr. T. N. Anand, Prof. of Agril. Extension & Editor,

Communication Centre, UAS (B)

: Dr. Prakash Khandekar, Principal Scientist ( AE)

NDRI, Bangalore

: Dr. L. Ramakrishna Rao, Professor of Agril. Extension

& SIS, UAS (B)

: Dr. P. Chandrashekar, Director, MANAGE, Hyderabad

: Dr. Sreenath Dixit, Principal Scientist (AE), CRIDA,

Hyderabad

: Dr. M.J. Chandre Gowda, Principal Scientist (AE),

ZPD, Zone VIII, Bangalore

: Dr. P. Adhiguru, Sr. Scientist ( AE), ICAR, New Delhi

: Dr. V. S. Tekale, Assoc. Prof. of Extension Education &

Treasurer, INSEE, College of Agriculture, Nagpur

: Dr. R. Saravanan, Assoc. Prof. of Extension, CAU,

Barapani, Meghalaya

: Dr.M.S. Nataraju, Coordinator, RC, NAEB, UAS (B)

: Dr. N.R. Gangadharappa, Professor of Agril. Extension,

UAS (B)

: Dr. S.V. Suresha, Coordinator, Bakery Training Unit,

UAS (B)

Organizing

Secretaries

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THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

EXTENSION EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT-A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Venue: University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, INDIA

December 5-8, 2013

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