The Agricultural Extension and Stations Role in the Development in Palestine

Abstract

Based on the important role of the agricultural sector in development in

Palestine and the efficient role of the extension service, this research deals

briefly with the role the extension service in Palestine plays in the agricultural

development. A number of agricultural studies which the agricultural

institutions and workers benefit from is being carried out in these stations.

Relevant Government and private institutions pay more attention to

extension service and implement it in agricultural development through

making farmers aware of technology and assisting them to increase the

agricultural product.

The extension service has a vital role in the spreading of the agricultural

technology appropriate for the local conditions and in promoting and

improving the skills of the farmers, advisors as well as technicians.

Agricultural education is also considered the main channel of expertise

and information. It aims at preparing a qualified staff of technicians in the

field of agricultural development who would carry out studies and research

to develop agriculture in Palestine.