Publication year:
1992
This paper discusses the initial trial application of RRA to agricultural research and development in Australia. It is suggested that the concepts which underpin RRA and the range and richness of outcomes make it a relevant tool for the formulation of problems for agricultural research and development in northern countries. A model for future agronomic research which has emerged from the RRA experiences and which incorporates RRA is proposed. This model, which focuses on farmer participation in the research process, is seen to offer greater potential for sustainable agricultural development than the increasingly questioned linear 'transfer of technology' model.
Interest groups:
This article may be of interest to those involved in agricultural research and extension.
Pages:
363-386