Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a significant but under-recognised threat to global agricultural productivity, causing substantial yield losses in cereal, pulse, oilseed, vegetable and horticultural crops. These microscopic soil-borne pests damage root systems, impair nutrie...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3874
The present investigation was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2023-24 and 2024-25 under field conditions to identify morphological traits associated with resistance to the safflower aphid, Uroleucon compositae (Theobald), in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) genotypes. Twe...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3873
This study examined the farm-level costs and returns of kenaf fibre (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) production in five purposively selected districts of Bangladesh: Kishoreganj, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, Rangpur and Kurigram. Primary data were collected during the 2022 cropping season from...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3872
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a drought-tolerant cereal crop cultivated under arid and semi-arid conditions, particularly in rainfed and low-fertility areas. The present study examined production surplus, marketing behaviour and constraints faced by pearl millet growers...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3871
Temperature plays a crucial role in determining the optimal sowing date. High temperatures during grain filling can lead to lower yields. While moisture levels also influence the optimal sowing date, with adequate moisture essential for healthy growth, wheat cultivars show signif...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3870
The use of peat soil for agricultural development faces many obstacles related to the natural properties of peat, including its relatively high acidity. Peatland is a marginal land area targeted for agricultural use, including oil palm cultivation. This study aims to assess the c...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3866
Over the past decades the contribution of farm labour has been decreasing due to occupational change, low wages, irregular employment, government policies and reforms. The severe shortage of agricultural labourers in the state has compelled farmers to transition from agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3867
Sesame is an economically important oilseed crop, and its processing efficiency greatly depends on maintaining appropriate thermal conditions during post-harvest handling and value-addition operations. Traditional heating practices used for roasting, drying is often difficult to...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3868
Plastic sheets are placed over wet soil during times of high ambient temperature to manage soil-borne pests without using pesticides. The top layers are heated by the plastic sheets ability to trap solar radiation in the soil. During the sweltering summer months, Solarization may...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3869
Poultry farming serves as a reliable source of income and employment, particularly for women and unemployed youth in rural areas. The present study was conducted in the Lalitpur district of the Bundelkhand region, Uttar Pradesh, during the year 2024-2025 to examine the marketing...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3865