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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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Usage of Social Networking Tools by Rural Youth in Transfer of Technology - An Overview

P. Radhakrishnan, N. Sriram & N. Manivannan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The utilization of social media tools is an integral part of rural youth lives today. Over some time utilization of social media has been changed the attention of rural youth. The development of rural youths on social media has reached at a different level, without social media,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230309

The Attitude of Vegetable Growers towards Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Agricultural Chemicals

G. Manunayaka, S. Ganesamoorthi, N. D. Chethan Patil & Rahul D. Bellagi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

India is the world's second-largest producer of vegetables next to China, but the annual loss of fresh vegetables on an average is about 12 per cent in India which is significantly affecting the agricultural economy. Thus, crop protection is very much essential to prevent losses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230307

Marketing Chain and Structure, Conduct and Performance of Sesame: The Case of Kafta Humera District, Western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

Desale Gebretsadik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study analyzed marketing chain and structure, conduct and performance of sesame in Kafta Humera district of Tigray region, Ethiopia; using primary and secondary data obtained from field survey and desk review using a semi-structured questionnaire. Multistage random sampling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230306

Knowledge Management Practices, Challenges and Coping Strategies Adopted by Public Agricultural Extension: A Case of Nandi-Hills Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot, Nelly Sang & Festus Ng’etich · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: Knowledge Management (KM) in agriculture is a core aspect of agricultural productivity and profitability, but is one area with scanty literature. The aim of the current study was to determine the knowledge management practices, challenges and coping strategies adopted by pu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230304

Role of Agricultural Journalism on the Adoption of Agricultural Innovation among Farmers in Etche Local Government Area Rivers State

N. S. Amadi & W. I. Raji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study examined the role of Agricultural Journalism on the adoption of agricultural innovation among farmers in Etche local Government Area Rivers State. The population of the study comprised all registered small scale farmers and extension workers in Etche Local Government ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130303

Impact of Irrigation Water Shortage on Yield, Income and Employment of Farm Households in Tungabhadra Command Area of Karnataka

Pooja Kori & K. B. Umesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study examined the impact of irrigation water shortage on yield, income and employment of farm households in Tungabhadra command area in Gangavathi taluk of Karnataka. Based on the extent of net irrigated area under canal, Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district was selected for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130302

Analysis of Green and Non-green Energy Poverty among Rural and Urban Households in Oyo State, Nigeria

O. A. Ajetunmobi & J. O. Oladeebo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

In rural and urban areas of Nigeria where alternative fuels were available, shift away from domestic wood fuel use were not taking place on a very large scale. The urban dwellers that normally use kerosene and gas were now systematically shifting to using charcoals. If energy sit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130301

Determinants of Farmers’ Level Crop Productivity at Dumki Upazila under Patuakhali District

Shekhar Mondal, Md. Golam Rabbani Akanda & A. T. M. Sanaul Haque · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The major aims of this study were mainly to determine and describe the extent of farmers’ crop productivity and also explore the relationship between the 12 selected characteristics of the farmers with their crop productivity level. The study was designed with a mixed-method appr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130300

Challenges of Poultry Farmers at Ejisu Municipality, Ghana

Margaret Aba Sam Hagan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The objective of the study was to identify the main marketing challenges that confront poultry farmers in Ejisu Municipal in their attempt to sell poultry products. Data collection was by questionnaires and interviews and data collected was analysed by using descriptive statistic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130299

Livestock Sector in India: A Critical Analysis

K. P. Sonavale, M. R. Shaikh, M. M. Kadam & V. G. Pokharkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

India has the world’s largest livestock population accounting for over 37.28 per cent of cattle, 21.23 per cent of buffalo, 26.40 per cent of goats and 12.17 per cent of sheep. The study examined the growth and export dimension of livestock sector in India, the factors affecting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130298