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Addressing extension and training needs of farmers with physical disabilities : a case study of the Islamic Republic of Iran

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO), Extension, Education and Communication Service, Research, Extension and Trainig Division, Sustainable Development Department
2003

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This study assesses extension and training needs of farmers with physical disabilities in Iran. A significant number of people with physical disabilities are engaged in agricultural activities, but in many cases they are denied access to special training schools that would provide them with appropriate technical knowledge. The study makes a number of critical recommendations to improve training accessibility

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