Responsibilities and Tasks

Assist farmers to identify and overcome problems
Assist farmers to make better use of resources/technology.
Introduce new technologies (new varieties, crops, breeds, etc.)
Provide information on new promising research results
Create opportunities for farmers (processing, marketing, etc.)
Help farmers to put new information into use/apply it
Assist farmers to get a clear vision of their development

Knowledge of extension Agent/ Officer
Four main areas of knowledge are important for the extension agent

Technical
Rural life
Policy
Adult education
Cultural knowledge, etiquette & language
Religious protocols

Necessary personal skills for extension workers/Officers

Organization and planning
Communication
Analysis and diagnosis
Leadership
Initiative
Public speaking
Report writing

Key personal qualities for extension workers

Commitment to extension work
Reliability
Humility in his work with the farmers
Confidence in his own abilities and determination to achieve something

Note:
LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.