Study visits and study tours: Farmers observe ‘good
entrepreneurial practices’, and learn from the practices
of others. Farmers are taken on a tour to see markets
first-hand, visit input suppliers and buyers, and make
contacts. Farmers also visit farmers in other areas to
exchange experiences and see new techniques. Such
visits can transform a farmer’s view on production and
marketing.
Visits should be followed up with periodic
evaluations to assess the impact of the visit and the use
of new practices and techniques.
Example study visit
Visits were arranged to three types of farms with the
same enterprises: smaller, same and bigger, and better
than those of the group members. Discussions with the
‘successful farmers’ were also arranged for sharing of
experiences. After the visits group discussions were held
to share observations and lessons learnt.
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