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Abstract

The study was carried out with the objectives to identify the current methods of delivery of agricultural education extension programmes. For the collection of primary data, using simple random sampling, 25 Extension Specialist (ES), 30 Agricultural Professionals (AP) and 5 Landlords-cum-Agriculturists were selected. Formal education of Extension Specialists and Agricultural Professions were recorded up to post graduation level. As regards to competency in teaching methods and use of audio-visual aids, it was learnt that Extension Specialists and Agricultural Professionals were more professional in delivery of extension services than an ordinary landlord-cum-agriculturist. However, extension personnel were not fully equipped to use modern technology and strategies to deliver their message effectively. It was, therefore, recommended that a wide variety of learning resources should be used to implement instructions in adult agricultural programmes. The teaching resources included job related tools and equipments, teacher constructed instruction models, and interactive videos of learning modules.