{
  "id": 11016716,
  "title": "FG urges demand-driven extension services to boost farm productivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fg-urges-demand-driven-extension-services-to-boost-farm-productivity-11016716",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T19:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-urges-demand-driven-extension-services-to-boost-farm-productivity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has urged a transition from supply-driven to demand-driven agricultural extension services to enhance farm productivity. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit that understanding farmers' needs and market requirements is crucial. Kyari stressed that extension infrastructure must be anchored on farmers' demand, rather than simply supplying information. He highlighted the dangers of information overload and the potential for artificial intelligence to create false agricultural knowledge. Kyari called for the development of verified, certified, accessible, and trusted extension agents who can connect farmers seeking information with accurate agricultural guidance. He stressed that demand pool infrastructure is essential, as it relies on the market's availability and accessibility. Kyari stressed that effective extension services should start from the point of selecting a farm location and continue through various production processes. He also highlighted traceability as an important factor in gaining access to agricultural markets. The minister urged for a mindset shift in agricultural advisory services, focusing on supplying the desired product to meet market demands, rather than the product farmers think they have.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has called for a shift to demand-driven agricultural extension services to provide farmers with verified, needs-based information. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-demand-driven-extension-services-to-boost-farm-productivity/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG urges demand-driven extension services to boost farm productivity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fg-urges-demand-driven-extension-services-to-boost-farm-productivity",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:36:52.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}