It is recognized that one of the factors that hinders realization of the goals set out in the Kenya’s Agricultural Policy, is the high cost of farm inputs that limits smallholder rice farmers’ capacity to expand area under rice cultivation. This study, therefore, examines how Ke...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i82803
The 21st century has seen rapid changes in global climate, and agriculture, being strongly dependent on local weather and natural resources, is thus one of the most affected sectors. The adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) innovations is indispensable in promoting drought...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72801
This study quantitatively assessed the economic vulnerability of tribal households in the Wayand District of Kerala, India with a specific focus on their dependence on Non timber Forest Products (Medicinal plants) as a primary livelihood source. A survey of 90 tribal households w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72800
Enhancing the capacity of fish farmers is crucial for ensuring the profitability and sustainability of aquaculture in Bangladesh. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the training needs of fish farmers in managing diseases affecting Pangasius hypophthalmus (Pangas) and to identif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72798
This study examined farmers perceptions on subsidized fertilizer distribution mechanisms and agricultural extension services in Western Kenya. It sought to determine how the technical guidance influenced the fertilizer use efficiency and system-level obstacles to fair access to i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72799
Rice farming remains an important pillar of Kenya's economy due to its positive impact on increasing household food security, raising farmers’ income, and providing employment. However, domestic rice production still falls short of demand. This study aimed to assess the effect of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72797
The study examined the effects of beef cattle attributes on its price in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Primary data collected from a sample of 100 cattle buyers, chosen through convenience sampling, were utilized for the study. . Frequencies, percentages and hedonic pricing mo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72796
Aims: The present study was undertaken in Kalaburagi with the overall objective of determining the structural change in sugarcane cropping pattern in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Study Design: The study was conducted in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka state especially focused to Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72794
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an emerging super foodsuperfood and medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, and the centre of origin is in mountain areas of Guatemala and Mexico. Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is gaining prominence as a superfood and medicinal plant within t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72795
Yawatmal is among the major Soybean producing districts in the Maharashtra state. In year 2021-22, Yawatmal contributed to 6.26 per cent of total area under Soybean cultivation and 5.23 per cent of total production of Soybean in Maharashtra which is among the largest producer sta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72792