The Tuki Extension System

• This system did not generate new technologies for use by the farmers but relied on technologies developed by commodity research programs in the country and screened them through the conduct of adaptive trials in the three agricultural farms by the researchers in the project districts.
• A package of seeds and fertilizers was also distributed to test their suitability in the local condition.
• Then the researchers met with the extension staff to relay the results of the trials conducted (Dongol, 2004).
• Farmers’ trainings were conducted on at quarterly basis with the involvement of researchers.
• The word “Tuki” refers to a kerosene lamp that is commonly used by villagers in remote areas where the modern amenities of electricity are not available.
• The volunteers are called “Tukis” who had high respect within the community, with willing to help their farmer neighbors with modern technologies, maintained their own model farms, distributed agricultural inputs to farmers, and were also interested in interacting with neighbors regarding modern farming issues.