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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2320-7027

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Constraints in Utilization of Market Led Extension Practices by the Farmers

C. Vasanthi & J. G. Angadi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Market led extension is the market orientation of agriculture through extension, with a blend of economics, which aids in reaching the doorsteps of the farming community with the help of appropriate technologies. The present study was conducted with the objective of analyzing the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230487

Empirical Analysis of Economic Viability and Cost of Installation of 3 HP Solar Irrigation Pump in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Yash Gautam & O. P. Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

With the increase in population, urbanisation and development in India, the demand for energy has increased in recent years. Today, India relies heavily on fossil fuels to meet its energy requirements. Hence, this study analyses the economic viability of 3 HP solar irrigation pum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230489

Effects of Climate Variability and Climate Change on Sorghum Productivity in the Cercle of Koutiala in Mali

Diakalidia Kouyate · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of climatic variables (temperature and precipitation) on sorghum productivity in the Cercle of Koutiala in Mali. To do this, the model of the production function was used to estimate the variation of sorghum yield during a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230490

Constraints Faced by Self-help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission in Uttarakhand State

Pratima Rana & Neelam Bhardwaj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

After independence the main agenda for development of society was poverty alleviation. 26.1% of the total population lives below poverty line. Sustainability and improvement in the life of rural people is the main agenda of all developmental programmes. During that time all the d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230491

Price Competitiveness and Supply Response of Rice Producers in Nigeria: Implications for Agricultural Trade

E. N. Azifuaku, C. O. A. Ugwumba, T. O. Okoli & Uche Okeke · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study examined the price competitiveness and supply response of rice producers in Nigeria and its implication for agricultural trade. Specifically, it examined the trade balance for rice; examined price volatility; estimated supply response coefficients and the determinants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230492

Adoption Behavior of Farmers in Khordha District of Odisha, India

Mita Meher, Sushree Purabi Panigrahi & Debasmita Nayak · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

It is a generic concept that farmers like other kind of entrepreneurs; do not adopt innovation simultaneously as they crop up on the market. Diffusion typically takes a number of years, scarcely reaches a level of 100% of the potential adopters’ population and mostly follows S-sh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230493

Camel Rearing in Urban and Rural Areas of Bikaner District

Sohel Mohammad, Shailendra Singh & Vinod Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

In terms of numerical importance, the camel ranks only as a minor domestic animal. The world population of camels consists of about 17.5 million compared with 1270 million cattle, 1145 million sheep, 822 million pigs, 494 million goats, 138 million water buffaloes and 65 million...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230498

Factors Influencing Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour on Exotic Vegetables in Coimbatore City

Velumani Palaniappan & Balaji Radhakrishnan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Scope of the Study: The purpose of this paper is to understand factors influencing consumer behavior in purchasing exotic vegetables in Coimbatore city. Design/Methodology/Approach: A total of 125 respondents were personally surveyed with a well-constructed and pre-screened inter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230502

Transforming Activity Groups to Business Units - Emerging Fisherwomen Managers in Kerala, India

Shyam S. Salim & A. M. Shinu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The fisheries sector in Kerala, on account of its management initiatives on fisheries sustainability and fisher welfare, posses a unique example for the other coastal states. The state has pioneered many novel management measures and fisher welfare programmes which led to commend...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230506

Market Strategies for Promotion of Millets: A Critical Analysis on Assessment of Market Potential of Ready to Eat (RTE) and Ready to Cook (RTC) Millet Based Products in Hyderabad

D. R. Pravallika, B. Dayakar Rao, . Seema, D. Srinivasa Chary & N. Sri Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aim: To understand the millet product features influencing consumers buying behavior and to analyze the market potential for Ready to Eat (RTE) and Ready to Cook (RTC) millet-based products in Hyderabad. Study Design: Experimental Design. Place and Duration of Study: 6 months, Hy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230507