混合式教学在园艺商品学课程中的应用

园艺商品学是园艺本科专业重要的必修专业课程。传统教学模式侧重教师的教而忽视了学生的学,已很难满足新时代对大学生综合素质提出的要求。针对传统教学模式的弊端,教学团队将混合式教学应用于课程改革,通过优化教学时间安排、构建线上教学体系和多元化评教体系、调整线下教学内容等方面使学生成为学习的主体,极大提高了学生学习课程的效率。     

新时代全民健身在乡村振兴中的功能探究

通过文献资料法与理论分析法,立足于新时代乡村振兴战略“产业兴旺、生态宜居、乡风文明、治理有效、生活富裕”的总要求,联系全民健身的发展现状,对全民健身在乡村振兴中的功能进行了探究。全民健身能够刺激体育消费以促进乡村产业兴旺;保护和优化乡村生态环境的与人居环境以促进乡村生态宜居;抵制乡村落后娱乐习俗、净化乡村不良风气以及发扬优秀体育文化以促进乡村乡风文明;推动治理主体多元化、治理结构网络化、治理方式民主化与法制化以促进乡村治理有效;增强乡村居民体质健康水平、减轻乡村居民医疗负担、拓宽乡村居民增收渠道以促进村民生活富裕。     

财政支农问题研究

财政支农是解决“三农”问题的重大举措,在论证了财政支农的客观必然性,充分肯定财政支农成效的基础上,分析了财政支农进程中存在的主要问题,提出了财政支农的对策。     

“三农”视域下农村职业教育发展策略研究

“三农”问题的难以解决,从另一个侧面反映了农村职业教育的落后与服务“三农”能力的低下。农村职业教育要树立大职业教育观,把自身发展放在城乡一体化的大背景下去思考,明确服务“三农”的办学宗旨,提升服务“三农”的办学能力,完善服务“三农”的内容体系,从而实现农村职业教育的健康、可持续发展。     

新疆政策性林果业保险的发展对策研究

从政策性农业保险入手,解析政策性林果业保险的实质内涵,并通过新疆政策性林果业保险试点的实际情况总结实施经验。通过对政策性林果业保险运行中出险问题的剖析,对进一步发展政策性林果业保险提出了发展对策。强调宣传、政策、技术、竞争对加快新疆政策性林果业保险的重要作用。     

Applied Climate Education and Training for Agricultural and Natural Resource Management in India,Indonesia, Zimbabwe and Australia

Abstract

In parts of the world, including many developing countries, climate variability impacts negatively on agricultural production and natural resource management. Workshops in applied climatology were held in Australia, India, Indonesia and Zimbabwe between 1999 and 2002 to provide farmers and agricultural and meteorological staff a better understanding of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon, associated climate variability, its forecast potential and its relevance to their local agriculture system. Most participants saw climate information skills as essential or useful in their work but few had good skills. Through discussions, learning outcomes were established and resource materials developed in Australia were adapted for use in the other countries. Educational course material was developed for workshops and for vocational and tertiary education. This material was developed in multimedia and print format suited to different learning styles. Workshops incorporated sessions on local climate, a climate analysis tool to assist forecasting, application of forecasts, communication and evaluation. Post-workshop surveys demonstrated improved knowledge and skills of participants with a need for further training in risk management strategies relating to agricultural systems. This was identified by a skills audit during the workshops and could form the basis for an advanced training programme.     

A Survey of Human Resource Management and Qualification Levels in Hungarian Agriculture

Abstract

The question of quality and value of human resources have been at the forefront of Hungarian agriculture for the past few years. The decreasing number of agricultural employees in Hungary in the last decade (1990–2000) is a result of the crisis caused by the change of the socio-economic system rather than economic and technological development. Along with the decrease in employee numbers, their qualification level also declined. The aim of our research is to present the results of surveys that we undertook to examine the problems of the qualifications of those employed in agriculture and human resource management. Our survey was carried out within the framework of a research program elaborated by the Department of Management Science at the University of Debrecen. We conducted a questionnaire-based research series amongst managers of agricultural companies. On the basis of the results we worked out an equivalent calculation system suitable for reviewing and comparing the different qualifications within organizations. Using the qualification equivalent as a recalculation factor, the aggregate qualification value and the qualification index of companies was calculated. From the qualification index we carried out different studies in order to compare and analyse the human resource management of organizations. We stated that the qualification index is below 1 in the case of 50% of the involved companies which means that the qualification of the employees in agriculture is extremely low in Hungary. We demonstrated that companies employing higher educated employees operate more effectively. In the case of companies with fewer employees the qualification indexes are higher.     

Rural Child Labour: Views of Extension Agents in Ethiopia

Abstract

Purpose:

Whilst children working in agriculture and domestic work is an inherent part of growing up and essential for survival, if boys and girls lose out on education they are less equipped to respond to inevitable environmental shocks and to negotiate agri-food value chains. This article investigates views of extension agents on children working.     

Testing Extension Services through AKAP Models

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to analyse the attitude of Italian farms in gaining access to agricultural extension services (AES).

Design/methodology/approach: The ways Italian farms use AES are described through the AKAP (Awareness, Knowledge, Adoption, Product) sequence. This article investigated the AKAP sequence by submitting a questionnaire to a sample of Italian farms, providing questions on each step of the sequence.

Findings: The results confirm the validity of the model and the necessity to evaluate AES in each phase of the sequence, through an in-depth analysis of the possible motivation for not adopting them.

Practical implications: The functional repositioning of agriculture redefines the role of the farm, by introducing new possibilities of production and by fostering multifunctional activities. In this context, new tasks for AES emerge, aiming at sustaining farm development along either sectorial or territorial paths. Difficulties in adopting AES call for both fostering higher levels of access to services on behalf of farms and the adequate supply of services to farms' new needs.

Originality/value: AKAP models have been prevailingly used in developing countries to evaluate the efficacy of extension in increasing agricultural productivity. This article demonstrates how this model could be of help in developed agriculture too in performing new lines of development rooted in the new models of multifunctional agriculture.