Improving agricultural Extension services provided to Beekeepers in the holy Karbala governorate

Abstract

The research aims to improve agricultural extension services provided to beekeepers in Holy Karbala Governorate, Iraq. A random sample of 100 beekeepers in the governorate was taken. A questionnaire was prepared, including six main areas: suggestions for improving the agricultural extension system, improving the marketing, improving the equipment, improving the innovation stimulation, improving the policies and the enabling environment, and improving the financing. The results have shown a high level of agreement among beekeepers on the suggestions of improving the Agricultural Extension Services (AESs) provided to them. Consequently, this high level of approval and satisfaction with the suggestions presented in the research must be matched by an organized process to put these suggestions into actual practice by decision-makers. This will significantly and effectively contribute to solving the problems faced by beekeepers and achieving the desired economic, social, and environmental aims of beekeepers in Holy Karbala Governorate.