Summary
Dunphy, Flannery, and Kearney describe the development of a structured extension support tool designed to enhance farmer engagement in climate change discussions within an agricultural advisory context. The work appears to focus on bridging communication gaps between extension agents and farmers on climate-related farming decisions, as suggested by the Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension's remit. The study contributes to the methodological literature on extension delivery and climate adaptation communication in farming communities.
UK applicability
The tool and engagement framework may be applicable to UK agricultural extension services, particularly in supporting advisers (such as those in AHDB or private consultancy) to structure conversations around climate adaptation. However, differences in farm scale, regulatory environment, and existing extension infrastructure between Ireland and the United Kingdom may require contextual adaptation.
Key measures
Tool design features, farmer engagement mechanisms, extension practitioner support capacity
Outcomes reported
The study reports on the development and design of an agricultural extension support tool intended to facilitate farmer engagement in conversations about climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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