Describes services aimed at agricultural information dissemination in India, which are based on a network of extension services provided through the cooperative efforts of agricultural universities, research institutes, state and federal government agencies, voluntary organizations, and commercial agencies. (CLB)

A study undertaken to determine why Nigerian farmers do not receive adequate information on agricultural research showed that they depended on agricultural extension officers and radio and television programs for information. Extension officers could strengthen their information disseminating capability by having librarians provide them with…

Description of selected science and technical libraries and information services in Zambia focuses on collection development and acquisition policies. The problems of transferring technology through the transfer of information are discussed, the future of information transfer in Zambia is explored, and proposals for future action are presented.…