SECOND AGRIC.EXTENSI

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The project objectives are to increase farmers' income and agricultural production by improving farm productivity through, inter alia, promotion of innovative technology. To achieve this objective, the project will: (a) strengthen agricultural extension services (except for tree crops); and (b) develop a national seed policy. The nationwide project will consists of: (a) a multifaceted program to improve agricultural extension services, including closer integration of existing extension services, improved use of mass media, strengthened plant protection, quarantine and pest control, safer and more effective use of pesticides, training, and a private sector pilot extension program; (b) improved seed policy; and (c) establishment of a project management unit.