The evolving extension environment: implications for dairy scientists

摘要: This paper reviews current challenges in the Australian extension environment and provides a case for developing an adaptive platform dairy sector Australia New Zealand, to support evolving farm systems. The variation public-sector engagement extension, diversity number of providers relatively uncoordinated approach define new roles, functions professional requirements are across Australia. In sector, these coincide with increasing demand responsive research, development, education system supporting rapid evolution farming Addressing is not issue alone; however, required level integration among where needs changing resources scarce demands engaged dairy-science profession. Drawing on international agricultural innovation-system literature earlier empirical following three areas development proposed: (1) strategy that incorporates (i) understanding situations works within, (ii) leadership cross-industry cross-sector coordination concerning nature client (iii) clear priorities extension; (2) plan workplace-learning approach; (3) specialists be defining research priorities, agenda change suitable pathways alongside other groups, including farming. will, require advance behalf farmers public stakeholders.