Understanding Demonstration Plots in Agriculture
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DEMONSTRATIVE
What is a demonstration plot?
Extension method that consists of showing to
farmers with objective examples and
comparatives.
OBJECTIVES
1. Install, advise, and supervise during the development
productive in crops.
2. Show the producers with objective examples and
comparatives with their technology, the convenience of the
application of one or several agricultural practices
improved applicable to the local conditions,
in order to promote its adoption.
3. Which serves as a means to teach with other methods
of extension.
4. Create farmer trust in extension.
5. Building trust in the recommended practice of extension.
6. Evaluative basis of the extension work.
PROVEN IN
CONDITIONS
LOCATIONS
FAVORABLE EFFECT TIME FOR
APPRECIATE EFFECTS
CHARACTERISTICS
GIVE AN ANSWER
WITNESS
POSITIVE
CLASSIFICATION
SIMPLE DEMONSTRATION PLOT
2. MULTIPLE DEMONSTRATIVE PARCEL
3. DEMONSTRATIVE PLOT ASSOCIATE
1. SIMPLE DEMONSTRATION PLOT
The introduction of a single improved practice or variable is considered;
The other tasks are the same as those carried out by the farmer.
variety
2. MULTIPLE DEMONSTRATIVE PLOT
The plot shows two or more improved practices or variables.
at the same time.
3. DEMONSTRATIVE PLOT ASSOCIATED
In the plot, two or more practices are shown.
improved or variables considered within a
design, in which these practices also remain
individually separated, making it possible to measure their
influence on performance and economic income.
STAGES
I. PLANNING
II. START OF THE PLOT
DEMONSTRATIVE
III. DEVELOPMENT OF THE
DEMONSTRATION
I. PLANNING
1. SELECTION OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE PLOT
A. EL PRODUCTOR
Must have leadership
Collaborator
Aware of the purposes of the extension service
Education level
B. THE PLOT
2. PLANNING WITH THE
PRODUCER
Demonstrations at the level of
plot
Establish the schedule
•To have implements and
supplies.
Demonstration of methods,
field days meetings.
Progressive record.
Results record
finals.
Tentative budget of the
parcel.
II. START OF THE
DEMONSTRATION PLOT
INSTALLATION OF THE PLOT
a. Agree with the producer on the date of
installation.
b. Disseminate among the producers in the area
about the installation of the plot
III. DEVELOPMENT OF THE
DEMONSTRATION
a. Execution of practices planned in the plan.
b. Comply with advisory visits and
supervision by the extension worker.
c. Producer compliance
d. Progress control of activities
e. Registration by the producer.
f. Place a sign on the plot.
g. Taking photographs.
CONTROL AND SYSTEMATIZED DOCUMENTS
•For the control of the
activities must be
to use pictures
systematized in us
will allow to obtain
information about
achievements and limitations.
Demonstrations of
methods.
Field Days
Debates.
FINAL DEMONSTRATION OF
RESULTS
a. To spread
b. Harvest in the presence of
the producers
c. Use of scale for
compare.
d. Control documents
e. Prepare a report
evaluative of the
activities.
f. Disseminate the
results in meetings
EVALUATION
FROM THE DEMONSTRATIVE PLOT
OF SUPERVISION AND ADVICE
FROM THE PRODUCER
OF THE BALANCE OF THE SYSTEM OF
EXTENSION
EVALUATIVE REPORT
DEMONSTRATION PLOT
ADVANTAGES LIMITACIONES
It
takes a lot of time to
Most convenient technique than extensionist.
It is expensive due to the implementation.
change the behavior
.
Compare the variable with the
It's hard to find a producer.
witness.
cooperator.
The producers are convinced It is affected by unforeseen events.
and apply them to their plots.
Few people see the
It is used for new techniques demonstration of results.
There is trust
Popularize research
Conclusions
The observed yields depend on the type of
soil, environment of the area and management
provided by the producer.
It is necessary to continue spreading the cultivation in other
surrounding areas