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T. Paul Lazarus

Publications (3)

Economics of Banana Cultivation: A Comparative Study on Adopters and Non-Adopters of Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme

S. Ajmal, T. Paul Lazarus, Aswathy Vijayan, Brigit Joseph & R. V. Manju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

An economic analysis of banana cultivation was done to compare the adopters and non-adopters of WBCIS. Firstly, a comparison of farm business analysis was done using cost concepts. At Cost C, insured farmers had incurred more cost (₹ 3,86,021 ha-1) than uninsured farmers (₹3,50,9...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030673

A Framework for Assessment of Micro Level Vulnerability to Climate Variability of Farmers: A Case Study in Kerala, India

S. Ajmal, T. Paul Lazarus, Aswathy Vijayan, Brigit Joseph & R. V. Manju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The vulnerability of farmers to climate variability is an important topic of discussion. It varies depending upon diverse factors that disturbing it, likewise, the extent of vulnerability varies according to different levels, i.e.; from a whole country level to an individual leve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i930658

Are Yield Differences Driving Farm Profitability? Evidence from Rice Varieties Released by Kerala Agricultural University, India

Hena Maria Antony, F. Thasnimol, Anil Kuruvila, Aswathy Vijayan & T. Paul Lazarus · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2026

Background: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop vital for global food security, with India contributing significantly to its production; however, rice cultivation in Kerala has declined due to structural challenges. Enhancing productivity through improved varieties and evalua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2844