Extension services play a vital role in equipping farmers with the necessary knowledge and technical support to develop profitable, sustainable agricultural practices, including those that increase productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An important metric for assessing the effectiveness of these services is the proportion of farmers who benefit from continuous and reliable access to them. Over time, there has been a notable increase in the percentage of farmers with access to such services in various countries. An IFPRI report, for example, finds that Bangladesh witnessed an increase from 10% in 1980 to 50% in 2000; India saw an increase from 5% in 1960 to 25% in 2000; and Kenya experienced growth from 5% in 1960 to 20% in 2000. In 2019, a substantial 60% of farming households in Ethiopia reportedly had access to these extension services. The availability of these services can vary significantly from one country or region to another. It is important to ensure that farmers have consistent and lasting access to extension services to enhance their agricultural productivity sustainably and overall well-being.  

Extension services play a vital role in equipping farmers with the necessary knowledge and technical support to develop profitable, sustainable agricultural practices, including those that increase productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An important metric for assessing the effectiveness of these services is the proportion of farmers who benefit from continuous and reliable access to them. Over time, there has been a notable increase in the percentage of farmers with access to such services in various countries. An IFPRI report, for example, finds that Bangladesh witnessed an increase from 10% in 1980 to 50% in 2000; India saw an increase from 5% in 1960 to 25% in 2000; and Kenya experienced growth from 5% in 1960 to 20% in 2000. In 2019, a substantial 60% of farming households in Ethiopia reportedly had access to these extension services. The availability of these services can vary significantly from one country or region to another. It is important to ensure that farmers have consistent and lasting access to extension services to enhance their agricultural productivity sustainably and overall well-being.