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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Impact of Government Agricultural Expenditure on the Growth of the Nigerian Economy

I. M. Shuaib, F. E. Igbinosun & A. E. Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study examined the impact of government agricultural expenditure on the growth of the Nigerian economy from 1960 to 2012. The study employed secondary data and sourced from National Bureau of Statistics, and Financial Review of Central Bank of Nigeria. The study employed E-v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15369

Measurement of Socioeconomic Status in Iran: A Systematic Review

Mina Mahdavian & Hossein Safizadeh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: The socioeconomic status is considered to be a multi-dimensional indicator, and there is no definite standard to measure it.The aim of the present study is to perform a systematic review to evaluate whether there are the same indicators for measuring socioeconomic status in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16756

Comparative Participation of Rural Women in Agroforestry Home Gardens in Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India

Kiran Bargali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Women are considered to be the backbone of hill economy in Uttarakhand state. Women’s contribution to agricultural activities like cropping, composting, winnowing, animal tending and other related work is far greater than the men. In the present study, an attempt has been made to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16115

Progressivity of Government Spending on Primary Health Care Evidence from Rural Communities of Edo State, Nigeria

Adams O. Ojor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study aimed at analyzing the progressivity of government spending on health in rural areas of Edo State. The study made use of primary and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from 360 respondents in rural areas of Edo state through the use of well structured quest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12545

Explaining Poverty and Inequality Changes in Rural Nigeria

Adigun Grace Toyin, Awoyemi Taiwo Timothy & Ajala Abiodun Oladayo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The problem of poverty and inequality has been a long standing issue in most Sub-sahara African countries including Nigeria. The rural poverty situation in Nigeria was assessed using three datasets which include; 1996 National Consumer Survey (NCS), 2004 National Living Standard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15656

Determinants of Savings among Rural Women in Borno State, Nigeria

H. S. Nuhu, P. M. Bzugu & A. P. Kwajaffa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study analysed the determinants of savings among rural women in Borno State. Primary data for the study were obtained through the used of structured questionnaires from 600 respondents selected through multi-stage sampling procedure. Frequency distribution, percentages, mean,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16056

Potential Feasibility Study of Creating a Small Company That Produces Tomato Paste in Ambatondrazaka District

Hasina Rasolofoharitseheno, Kusnandar . & Minar Ferichani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This research proposes a complete study of project development by analyzing the starting point, situation, before studying the feasibility of the project, creation of a small company that produces tomato paste in the district of Ambatondrazaka-Madagascar, regarding technical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16352

Effects of Education Attainment and Previous Training on Farm Practices among Pineapple Farmers in Three Barangays in Philippines

Martha M. Nyantika & Nemwel N. Aming’a · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study assessed the effects of education attainment and previous training on adoption of various cultural management practices among pineapple farmers in three barrangays in Cavite Philippines. The research employed a case study design. Respondents from the three adjacent bar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15971

An Assessment of Factors Influencing Adaptation of Special Rice Project Technology Package by Farmers under the Rice Value Chain in Niger State, Nigeria

U. Mohammed, R. S. Olaleye, I. S. Umar, M. A. Ndanitsa & S. Jibrin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study was designed to identify “An Assessment Factors Influencing the Adaptation of Staple crop Special Rice Project (SRP) Technology among farmers in Niger State. The objectives of the study was to determine the level of awareness of the Staple Crop SRP technology, levels of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15608

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Agroforestry Systems in Vietnam

Hoang Van Thang, Tran Van Do, Osamu Kozan & Delia C. Catacutan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Agroforestry has been practiced for a long time in Vietnam. In this study, the cost-benefit was analyzed in four agroforestry systems, which have been widely established in north mountainous provinces with Star Anise (Illicium verum) + tea (IT), bead tree (Melia azedarach) + cass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15750