The SREP has two sections namely 1) the Diagnostic section 2) the Strategy section

1) Diagnostic section: Under this section research gap would be identified if there were no recommendations available for the problems identified under each AES (Agro ecological situations). Extension gaps are identified if recommendations have not reached farmers to solve their problems. Developmental problems are diagnosed if infrastructure and other facilities shall solve farmers’ problems. Identification of all these three gaps is based on participatory methodology. The SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and threats) analysis of existing farming system, opportunities for optimal exploitation of resources, new markets and technologies, threats to existing natural resource base and markets would be identified. The success stories of innovative farmers would be documented for multiplier effect to other farmers for faster diffusion of technology.

2) The Strategy section: Under this section the strategies and activities are formulated for addressing the research and extension gaps. Research activities would be prioritized for the district (This done by NAARM) to be taken up urgently to alleviate the problems faced by farmers. Extension programmes and activities would be drawn to address extension gaps for the speedy transfer of available agricultural technology to be used to solve farmers’ problems. The strategies are based on the magnitude of the problem and resource availability at district level.

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