What type of system does the AFMA aim to create for extension services?

The Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) aims to create a responsive and focused system for extension services to address the dynamic needs of farmers and fisherfolk. This approach emphasizes the necessity for agricultural extension services to be adaptable and tailored to local conditions, ensuring that they effectively meet the specific requirements of the agricultural sector.

By fostering a responsive and focused system, AFMA encourages the integration of the latest research, technology, and best practices within extension programs. This means that services are not just delivered generically but are oriented towards the actual circumstances, challenges, and demands faced by the clientele. This targeted strategy helps improve the quality of advice and support provided to agricultural professionals, ultimately leading to enhanced productivity and sustainability within the agricultural sector.

In this context, while a decentralized system could theoretically provide localized management, it does not inherently ensure responsiveness without strategic planning and focus. Similarly, privatized and unregulated systems might lead to issues of accessibility and equality in service provision, thereby negating the goals of modernization and efficiency that the AFMA seeks to achieve.