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▪ It is conducted in the station or the farmers’ field and is
only a component of technology
▪ It has been tested for TG research for at least one season
▪ It has shown good potential for economic feasibility as
based on TG research
▪ It has good potential for acceptance by intended end
users

Technology Dissemination (TD) This is the stage when
promoters of technologies can use varied approaches and
methods in bringing technologies to end users. Technologies
are ready for dissemination if these have met the following
criteria (PCARRD Highlights 2001):

▪ General adaptability – these are replicable under field
conditions
▪ Economic profitability – their percent of profitability is
equal to the prevailing rate of interest on loans of formal
financial institutions. Profitability also considers social
costs and benefits
▪ Social acceptability – these do not contradict social norms
and values prevailing in the community; and
▪ Potential availability of support services – users have
access to market, credit facilities, material inputs and
others.

Information for Dissemination (ID) The Center may
develop not only technology but also information that is useful
in the agricultural and rural development. Information to be
disseminated shall possess the following criteria:

▪ Possess significant social and economic implications
associated with technology adoption
▪ Contribute to a better understanding of research
problems
▪ Offer information gaps in basic knowledge of agriculture,
forestry and natural resources
▪ Help policy makers formulate policies in food, agriculture
and natural resources.

Technology Commercialization (TC) Technologies that
have successfully passed the piloting stage or those which have
not passed yet but have passed the criteria for piloting and have
high potential are considered priority technologies for
commercialization.

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