Lessons To Be Learned From The Privatisation Of Extension In The Netherlands

DLV, the Dutch Extension Service - Founded 100 years ago - Part of a formal, government managed agricultural knowledge system involving research, extension and education Situation in late 19th and early 20th century: - Small, technologically backward farms - Low productivity and competitiveness Two possible strategies: - Protection of agricultural sector: tariffs, subsidies, etc. - Development of agricultural sector through research, extension and training