Abstract
Abstract The paper outlines the studies (and the resulting field system) carried out in eight countries by International Computers, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and Agricultural Computer Systems International Limited within their joint SCAPA project into the general role computers might play in the extension function. For those unfamiliar with agriculture, the extension service is the linchpin of innovation, responsible for the provision of management, advice and monitoring by agricultural ministries, aid agencies and co‐operatives to large populations of smallholders. The paper relates the studies in Kenya and Malaysia to the World Bank's Benor extension system, to the SCAPA system as since implemented and to pilot experience with and the requirements of one major development authority, RISDA (The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority of Malaysia) which is responsible for 400,000 smallholders and a quarter of the world's rubber production. SCAPA (System for Co...
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