Agrarian distress is the economic, political and social challenges faced by the farmers and rural communities due to factors such as low crop yields, fluctuating prices of agricultural produce, high input costs, indebtedness, and lack of access to credit, markets, and infrastruct...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92540
Agrotourism also known as agritourism, is a form of tourism that involves visiting rural areas to explore agricultural or farm-based activities, as well as to experience the culture and traditions of rural communities. This type of tourism mostly takes many forms, including farm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92541
Introduction: Maize is a staple crop critical to the food security and livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the availability of improved maize varieties, adoption rates among farmers remain suboptimal. Understanding the traits that drive a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92536
The volume of farming community in the world ranges upto 30% [1]. India is a significant global contributor in the agriculture industry. Agriculture and allied sectors are the main source of livelihood to about 55% of India’s population. Of the country's population engaged in agr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92537
Farmers in India face numerous risks that significantly impact their crop production, highlighting the need for effective crop insurance. Recognizing the limitations of the existing crop insurance system, the Government of India initiated the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMF...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92538
In Bangladesh, plenty of development projects are assumed, though success of very few is evaluated. This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project (IAPP) on the smallholder beneficiaries. The proportionate random sampling technique was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92539
The emergence of social media has opened-up new avenues for information dissemination, social interactions and communication in various sectors, including agriculture. Farmers are also actively using social media for seeking and sharing information related to agriculture through...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i82535
A study was conducted to assess the spread and acceptance of ICAR-IIHR released annona Hybrid–Arka Sahan in 3 major states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. From each state, predominant annona growing district was purposively selected. Using multistage sampling met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i82534
Consumer awareness and perception towards green products have become increasingly significant in the context of sustainable consumption and environmental conservation efforts. This study investigates the dynamics of consumer behavior regarding green products, examining factors th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i82530
The present study was undertaken to assess the yield gap through Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on tomato crops. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malkangiri (Odisha), conducted 13 trials on tomatoes in 2015-16 and 2016-17 across different villages. The predominant grower practices were tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i82531