Modern Trends in Agricultural Extension and Rural Empowerment

Agriculture remains the foundation of rural economies and national livelihoods especially in developing nations such as India. As there are faster socio-economic changes shifting climate scenarios and evolving market forces the function of Agricultural Extension has changed its paradigm. It is no longer just the transfer of technology; extension now includes capacity development ICT applications participatory extension agribusiness connectivity and policy influencing towards sustainable rural development.The current book on Modern Trends in Agricultural Extension and Rural Empowerment collects emerging views practices and innovations intended to consolidate the nexus between science farmers and society. It emphasizes the convergence of novel means such as digital platforms mobile-based advisories farmer field schools and climate-smart extension models and also addresses inclusiveness gender equality youth involvement and entrepreneurship development.