Climate Change and Agricultural Extension Services

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What is the primary role of agricultural extension services in the context of climate change?

  1. To provide farmers with information about climate change and its impacts.

  2. To help farmers adapt their farming practices to climate change.

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture practices that can mitigate climate change.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural extension services play a crucial role in providing farmers with information about climate change, helping them adapt their farming practices, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices that can mitigate climate change.

How can agricultural extension services help farmers adapt to climate change?

  1. By providing information about drought-resistant crops and water-efficient irrigation techniques.

  2. By helping farmers develop new crop varieties that are more resilient to extreme weather events.

  3. By promoting the use of sustainable farming practices that can help conserve soil and water resources.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural extension services can help farmers adapt to climate change by providing information about drought-resistant crops, water-efficient irrigation techniques, new crop varieties, and sustainable farming practices.

How can agricultural extension services help farmers mitigate climate change?

  1. By promoting the use of renewable energy sources in agriculture.

  2. By helping farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

  3. By promoting the adoption of agroforestry practices.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural extension services can help farmers mitigate climate change by promoting the use of renewable energy sources, helping them reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting the adoption of agroforestry practices.

What are some of the challenges faced by agricultural extension services in addressing climate change?

  1. Lack of funding and resources.

  2. Limited access to farmers in remote areas.

  3. Lack of awareness among farmers about climate change and its impacts.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural extension services face several challenges in addressing climate change, including lack of funding and resources, limited access to farmers in remote areas, and lack of awareness among farmers about climate change and its impacts.

What are some of the ways in which agricultural extension services can be strengthened to better address climate change?

  1. By increasing funding and resources for extension services.

  2. By improving access to farmers in remote areas.

  3. By raising awareness among farmers about climate change and its impacts.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural extension services can be strengthened to better address climate change by increasing funding and resources, improving access to farmers in remote areas, and raising awareness among farmers about climate change and its impacts.

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