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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Supply Responsiveness of Nigerian Fisheries to Price and Policy Factors from 1971-2010

U. Onuche, G. A. Abu, P. I. Ater & T. A. Ameh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

In this study the long run and short run supply responsiveness of Nigerian fisheries sector to price and policy variables for the 1971 to 2010 period were estimated using the bounds testing approach to cointegration. The goal was to present policy makers with empirical evidence o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/17086

Profitability of Sugarcane Production and Its Contribution to Farm Income of Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

M. Sulaiman, Z. Abdulsalam & M. A. Damisa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: Aims of the study were to determine how profitable is sugarcane production and its contribution to farm income of farmers in Kaduna state. Study Design: Primary data were collected for this study from sugarcane farmers through the use of well structured questionnaires. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18987

Perception of the Constraints Affecting Maize Production in the Agricultural Zones of Kogi State, North Central, Nigeria

H. I. Opaluwa, S. O. Ali & S. O. Ukwuteno · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study focused on the perception of the constraints affecting the production of maize in the agricultural zones of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. The data for the study were collected in 2012 from 100 respondents form each of the four agricultural zones in the study area g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16003

Formulating Optimal Farm Plans with Child Farm Labour Reduction for Arable Crop Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: An Application of Linear Programming and T-MOTAD Models

U. J. Udo, C. E. Onyenweaku, K. C. Igwe & K. K. Salimonu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study formulates optimum farm plans with child farm labour reduction in the face of risk and uncertainties for arable crop farmers in Akwa Ibom State. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. A structured questionnaire was employed to obtain information from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18634

Effects of Community Participation on the Sustainability of Rural Infrastructure in Ondo State, Nigeria

I. E. Adesida & J. O. Okunlola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

In Nigeria, project sustainability has always been a serious issue. The evolvement of participatory approach to community development in the country is expected to improve infrastructural development and sustainability of the facilities. The study was carried out to examine the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15756

Level and Determinants of Women Farmers Access to Informal Credit in Abia State, Nigeria

C. K. Osondu, S. I. Ogbonna & C. O. Emerole · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study analyzed level and determinants of women farmers access to informal credit in Abia state, Nigeria. The study described socio-economic characteristics of the women farmers who accessed microcredit from informal sources; ascertained level of access to informal micro-finan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18105

Livelihood Improvement of Tea Garden Workers: A Scenario of Marginalized Women Group in Bangladesh

Md. Kamruzzaman, Shahnaj Parveen & Animesh Chandra Das · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: Tea is a profitable cash crop in Bangladesh but livelihood of its workers (women) is not emphasized properly. The principle objective of the study was to determine and describe the extent of livelihood improvement of tea garden workers. Study Design: Livelihood was measured...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18690

Fiscal Policy: Nigerian Experiences from 1960-2012

I. M. Shuaib, Ekeria O. Augustine & Ogedengbe A. Frank · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The paper examined the impact of fiscal policy on the growth of the Nigerian economy using time series data from 1960-2012. The study explored secondary data from the Central Bank Statistical Bulletin for the period of 1960 to 2012 and used various econometric analyses and/or sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/14699

Assessment of Informal Credit in Mobilizing Funds for Agricultural Production in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

S. J. Ibitoye, D. Omojola, V. B. Omojeso & U. M. Shaibu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study assessed the use of informal credit in mobilizing funds for agricultural production in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics and mean score were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18266

Is the Traditional Role of Milk Cooperatives Still Relevant? Evidence from Western Kenya

Simon P. O. Wanjala, K. Bernard Njehia & Festus M. Murithi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study investigated the extent of performance of modern functions among milk cooperatives in Western Kenya. Data was collected from all the ten active cooperatives, Kenya Dairy Board and the livestock department through interviews using checklists. The study found that milk c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/17753