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Determinants of Income Diversification among Dairy Farm Households in Tamil Nadu

K. Harishankar, K. R. Ashok, V. Saravanakumar, K. Shalander, M. R. Duraisamy & N. Maragatham · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Dairy farming is the subsidiary occupation for millions of farmers in India. Due to risks and uncertainties in rainfed areas, crop production alone was not much remunerative. Diversifying dairy with the crop and allied activities would generate better income, nutritional security...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630909

Modeling the Adoption and Intensity of Climate-smart Maize Varieties in Embu County, Kenya: Double Hurdle Approach

John K. Wanjira, John I. Mburu, Felister M. Nzuve, Stella Makokha, Rosemary A. Emongor & Catheline Taracha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This paper examines the determinants of adoption and intensity of climate-smart maize varieties (CSMVs) in Embu county of Kenya using primary data. A total sample of 550 respondents were sampled through a multistage and systematic random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630910

Evaluation of GST Impact on the Manufacturing Organizations in South-East Rajasthan

Vanpal Kumar Boyal, Pratibha Kaneria & Manoj Kumar Jangid · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This is a study that evaluated the the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the manufacturing organizations in Kota region of Soutb-East Rajasthan. Thus, the research problem is that the organization faced many problems while the implementation of GST. It has been found that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630906

Pattern and Implication of Youth Migration in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India

Kiran Rana & Ajay Mamgain · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study examines the youth migration patterns, driving forces, reasons, factors of migration and consequences of out-migration in the Garbwal division of Uttarakhand. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources .The district Tehri Garbwal comprises of nine bloc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630907

Comparative Analysis of Personal and Socio-economic Characteristics of Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) Collectors and Non-collectors of Jammu Region of J&K

Y. S. Bagal, Rakesh Nanda, L. K. Sharma, N. S. Raina & S. E. H. Rizvi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: Non-wood forest produce refers to all forest produce other than wood, such as leaves, fruits, and nuts, while wood forest produce refers to timber, herbs, and firewood. The people living in the vicinity of the forest collect the Non Timber Forest Products (NFTPs) for their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630908

Assessment of Knowledge Gain of Farmers on Attending Training Programmes on Scientific Dairy Farming

A. Chakraborty, P. K. Pathak, L. K. Nath, J. Das, S. Bhuyan, D. Hazarika & J. K. Dutta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study was conducted with an aim to assess the knowledge gained by trainees about various aspects of scientific dairy farming organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lakhimpur. A total of 172 numbers of trainees participated in trainings on scientific dairy farming over a p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630904

Extent of Adoption of Recommended Practices of Maize (Zea mays) Cultivation in the State of Nagaland

Z. Khuvung, P. Mishra & B. J. Naik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Agriculture is considered as the backbone of Nagaland’s economy where about one-third of the population depends on agriculture. Major variants of cereals produced in Nagaland are rice, maize and millet. The two most common methods of cultivation in the state are jhum and terrace...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630905

Extent of Participation and Decision Making Pattern of Women in Family Related Activities in Rural Areas of Telangana

Vavilala Priyanka & Kalyan Ghadei · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Women are the backbone of the family. They work day and night to fulfill the requirements of their family besides having an active participation in agriculture and allied activities. This study mainly aims at identifying the “Extent of participation and decision making of women i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630902

A Study on Working Pattern and Performance of Farmer Producer Organisations in Andhra Pradesh

R. Vedasri, R. K. Mishra & S. N. Mishra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Background: The study aimed at determining the impact of socio economic characteristics of member farmers on the performance of Farmer Producer Organisations in Andhra Pradesh and to know the extent of services provided by the FPOs to the members. It is typically a society or com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630903

Returns to Wheat Research, Varietal Adoption and Turnover Rates and Wheat Production Risks in Kenya

Anne Gichangi, Adrian Mukhebi & Festus Murithi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

A lot of public funds have been used for investment in wheat research in Kenya. The concern is whether it is worthwhile to continue investing. The problem is there is no information on what returns to investments have been achieved to guide the continued allocation of resources t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630898

Awareness of Safe Plant Protection Measures among Vegetable Growers in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh

Ashutosh Jena, Dipak Kumar Bose & . Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Vegetable producers are often less knowledgeable about pest and disease identification, pesticide doses, application times, and health impacts of pesticides. As a result, it was thought that the research would be very useful in determining the level of perception of safe plant pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630899

Changing Scenario of Rural Economy in Telangana State: Insights from the Selected Villages of Mahabubnagar District

V. Sneha, Aldas Janaiah & V. V. D. Manisha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study assess and document the changes in the rural economy with special focus on agrarian indicators and modernization of rural economy between 2009 and 2019 through focused-group discussions in ten randomly selected villages in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana State. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630900

An Economic Analysis of the Cost Structure and Constraints of Maize Cultivation in Hyderabad-Karnataka Region

P. M. Basavaraj, Prabhuling Tevari & B. Y. Sidram · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most versatile emerging crops, with a wide range of adaptation under a multitude of agro-climatic conditions. It is primarily a kharif crop (the kharif cropping season is also called as fall harvest season and is from July to October during the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630895

A Scale to Measure the Attitude of Organic Farmers towards Paramparagrat Krishi Vikas Yojana

M. Supriya & J. Venkata Pirabu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Organic farming is considers as the medium and long term effect of agricultural interventions on the agro ecosystem. A scale has been developed for the study of attitude of organic famers towards PKVY. Attitude is a behavioural construct that cannot be measured by a single variab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630896

Profile Characteristics of the Farmers Followed Indigenous Agricultural Practices in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

B. Kranthi Kumari, S. V. Prasad, V. Sailaja, B. Aarna & G. Mohan Naidu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study was conducted with an Ex-post facto research design in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh to identify the profile characteristics of the farmers followed indigenous agricultural practices in major three crops (paddy, groundnut and red gram). Data were collected from a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i630897