VARIABLES INFLUENCING EXTENSION WORKERS EFFICIENCY ON AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISES VENTURES

Abstract

Agricultural entrepreneurs play a vital role in developing economies globally. In Zimbabwe, the government has a policy that encourages the formation and promotion of agricultural enterprises. Through the Department of Agriculture & Forestry, the government has been working towards uplifting the lives of the poor through the establishment of agriculturally based enterprises. However, an investigation conducted by an independent research firm revealed that the government's support for these ventures is seriously inadequate. The report also noted that the lack of skilled and experienced extension workers undermines the government's efforts to support agricultural enterprises. It was therefore suggested that extension workers be trained to provide quality services in order to sustain and enhance the operations of these ventures.