Digital Agricultural Extension Quiz

What is digital agricultural extension primarily focused on?

• Traditional farming methods

• Increasing chemical use in farming

• Use of digital technologies to disseminate agricultural information

• Selling agricultural products online

Which of the following is a key benefit of digital agricultural extension?

• Increased use of pesticides

• Enhanced access to timely information

• Reduced market prices

• Decreased crop yields

What type of technology is commonly used in digital agricultural extension?

• Mobile apps and SMS

• Landline telephones

• Fax machines

• Printed newsletters

Which initiative provides farmers in Sri Lanka with agricultural advice via SMS?

• Aswenna SMS

• Govi mithuru

• Gov nena SMS

• Krushi SMS

Which of the following is NOT a feature of digital agricultural advisory services?

• Real-time weather updates

• Face-to-face meetings with extension agents

• Crop management tips via apps

• Online community forums for farmers

What is the primary goal of using e-extension services?

• To increase the dependency of farmers on agents

• to reduce agricultural productivity

• To minimize the use of technology

• to enhance farmers' decision-making capabilities

What is a common challenge faced by digital agricultural extension services?

• High farmer engagement

• Limited internet connectivity in rural areas

• Abundance of agricultural information

• Strong government support

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Krushi advisor mobile app in Sri Lanka?

• It provides agricultural advisory services for food crop cultivation in Sri Lanka

• it can be operated as an offline mobile app when there is limited access to internet

• It provides technical information related to export agriculture crops

• It connects rural farmers with investors

Why is community building important in digital agricultural extension?

• It encourages competition among farmers

• It allows farmers to share knowledge and resources

• It decreases the flow of information

• It focuses only on individual success

Which of the following is an example for a group extension method?

• Farmer field schools

• Farm visit

• Exhibition

• Krushi radio