Community-based agriculture extension programmes have been implemented to promote sustainable farming practices in various regions worldwide. In Ethiopia's Central Highlands, these programmes are particularly focused on enhancing coffee production through education and support. This article employs a theoretical framework approach to analyse existing literature on community-based extension programmes and sustainable agriculture practices. It synthesizes data from previous studies to identify common themes and gaps in understanding relevant to coffee farming in the Ethiopian Highlands. This theoretical framework provides a structured analysis of community-based agricultural extension programmes' efficacy in promoting sustainable coffee farming practices, offering insights that can guide future research and policy development. Future studies should focus on evaluating specific programme components and their impacts at the local level. Policymakers are encouraged to implement targeted interventions based on this framework to maximise benefits for smallholder farmers.
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot (2006) studied this question.