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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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