| Abstrakt: |
In this study, the five capitals framework (natural, financial, human, physical, and social) are used to compare and understand the attitudes of dairy extension workers towards the use of information communication tools (ICTs) for extension services termed e-extension in Tasmania, Australia, and Punjab, Pakistan. Dairy extension workers were interviewed in both regions, and the data was analysed using thematic analysis. While extension workers in Tasmania and Punjab employed various ICTs, including social media platforms, it was discovered that social media was mostly used to connect with progressive farmers and corporate dairy farms in Punjab. Recent COVID-19 restrictions were among the most influential factors in increasing the adoption of ICTs among the respondents from both Tasmania and Punjab. Financial and physical capitals were the most influential capitals on E-extension adoption in both regions. This paper concludes with policy recommendations in terms of physical and financial capital through infrastructure improvements to increase internet access and the establishment of new and enhancement of existing online platforms to strengthen dairy extension services in Tasmania and Punjab. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
