"Seeding Change: Next-Generation Trends in Agriculture Extension" is a forward-looking compilation that explores the evolving landscape of agricultural extension in India and beyond. It begins with a foundational understanding of the origin and evolution of agricultural extension services, contextualizing them within both historical and modern frameworks. The book critically examines market-led extension, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and value chain financing as key drivers of agricultural growth and rural empowerment. It highlights the growing involvement of women and youth in agriculture, addressing gender disparities, challenges in entrepreneurship, and the transformative role of female and young innovators in achieving sustainable practices. Climate resilience features prominently, with chapters on dairy farming, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation strategies. Additionally, the book embraces the digital era, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT into agricultural practices and extension systems. It also underscores the value of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK), advocating for the preservation of traditional wisdom in the pursuit of sustainable food security. This volume serves as a crucial resource for extension professionals, researchers, policymakers, and agri-entrepreneurs seeking to adapt to the dynamic trends shaping the future of agriculture.

Dr. Bineeta Satpathy is currently working as Associate Professor and Head in the Department of
Agricultural Extension Education at Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU),
Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar. Dr. Satpathy possesses Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Extension with
specialization in Rural Livelihood Management from VisvaBharati University, Shriniketan, West
Bengal. She did her Masters Degree from OUAT, BBSR with a gold medal in Production Economics.
She has also completed PGDAEM from MANAGE, Hyderabad with Distinction. She started her
career as a SRF at IARI, New Delhi & contributed a lot to the development of Agriculture community
in general and women empowerment in particular during her 4 years. After that she joined OUAT as a
Scientist & later served in a KVK as Senior Scientist & Head for 15 long years. She has tremendously
contributed in the sectors of group dynamics, management of farmers organization especially FPOs,
information management behaviour,gender research,climate resilient agriculture & institutional
innovations. Under her abled leadership, she received Best KVK (State) & Best KVK (Zonal) award.
She is also the recipient of Best KVK Scientist from ISEE, New Delhi & Best Extension scientist
from OUAT. Her area of expertise includes Development Communication, Extension reforms in
public & Private Extension system, Extension Delivery & Rural livelihood management through
entrepreneurship development. She has authored 7 Books, 20 Book Chapters, & more than 40
research articles/papers in referred & reported Journals along with more than 40 popular articles in
farm magazines. Presently she is working with few University funded Projects and externally funded
project from ICAR & Bihar Government apart from guiding M.Sc. & Ph.D. Students. She is the
editorial board member of Krishi Jagran (Odia),Vigyan Varta-an international e journal and life
member of several professional societies dedicated for agriculture growth.
Kabita Mondal, born on 19th March, 1991, started his erudite teaching career as Assistant Professor,
in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education at College of Agriculture, Extended
Campus of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal. She
obtained her graduation in B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture Science from Palli Siksha Bhabana, Visva
Bharati University, West Bengal in the year 2012 and completed her Master degree and Ph.D. in
Agricultural Extension from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia, West Bengal in 2014
and 2023 respectively. She got ICAR-JRF NTS in 2012 and had qualified ICAR NET at her very first
attempt in 2015. She achieved University Research Scholarship during her Master degree programme.
She was the recipient of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) by UGC, entrusted and funded by
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. She has been awarded as the
Young Teacher Award in 2017 in the National Conference organized by DISHA, S & T, SIRI,
Hyderabad. Her area of interest are Social Ecology, Farm Energy, Behavioural Science, Socio-
ecological Resilience, Perception study etc. She has published around 34 research publications in
various national and international journals (all are peer reviewed) including 4 books, 3 book chapters
and 1 technical bulletin. She is an active member of editorial board of e-magazine “AgriCos e-
Newsletter”.
Mr. Bikram Barman is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in the Division of Agricultural Extension at ICAR-
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi, India. He completed his B.Sc.
(Honours) in Agriculture from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian campus, West Bengal
and his M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from ICAR-NDRI. He qualified for the ICAR-JRF/SRF and
UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Additionally, he passed the National Eligibility Test

(NET) conducted by ASRB in 2023 in the Discipline of Agricultural Extension for Lecturership /
Assistant Professorship eligibility. His contributions include several research articles, book chapters,
and popular articles published in various national journals. His active participation in numerous
seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs underscores his dedication to the field.
Mr. Sayak Saha is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at Department of Agricultural Extension Education at
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India. He has completed his B.Sc.
(Hons.) Agriculture from Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, West Bengal in 2020 and M.Sc.
(Agri.) in Agricultural Extension from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
in 2022. He has qualified UGC-NET for eligibility for Assistant Professor in year of 2022. He has
also qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB in the year of 2023 on behalf
of I.C.A.R in the Discipline of Agricultural Extension for eligibility of Lecturership / Assistant
Professorship. He has been awarded ICARJunior/Senior Research Fellowship [ICAR-JRF/SRF
(Ph.D.)] in the year 2023 for the Doctoral Degree Programme in Agricultural Extension Education.
He has published sever research articles, book chapters and popular articles in various national
journals. He has attended many seminars, conferences, workshops and training programs.