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Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Measures on Food Security

Yasa Sirilakshmi, Bidyut P Gogoi, Vangala Bhavani, Urmila Krishna, Mebom Timba & Surya KT · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Climate change poses a profound threat to global food security through disruptions in        agricultural productivity caused by rising temperatures, erratic weather, and extreme events.  These changes undermine crop yields, water availability, and ecosystem resilience, dispropor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12883

Development of Scale to Assess the Attitude of Farmers towards Information Communication Technologies (ICT’s) in Mitigating Climate Change

G. Dwithi, M. Rama Devy, M. Srinivasarao, K. Kiran Prakash & K. Suseela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Indian agriculture continues to face major risks due to unpredictable climatic conditions, which makes timely and trustworthy information essential for farmers to make resilient decisions. In this context, ICT tools have become valuable resources by offering alerts, advisories, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12884

Assessing Farmers’ Awareness and Adoption of Soil Health Cards (SHC) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India

A. Manoj & M. Nagesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The present study was conducted with an objective to study the farmers’ perception and adoption of Soil Health Card (SHC) in Guntur district. A total of 90 farmers were selected for the study. The results revealed that majority (45.56 %) of the respondents were in 36 – 54 years a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12882

Assessment of the Socio-Economic Factors and Constraints Influencing Social Media Usage among Livestock Farmers in Andhra Pradesh, India

Mithun G, Triveni G, Sharma G.R.K, Swetha Kanti S, Ganga Raju G, Punya Kumari B & Surya UNS · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Aim: This study examined the personal and socio-economic characteristics of livestock farmers and identified constraints they face when using social media as an information source. With growing digital adoption in rural areas, understanding how livestock farmers engage with socia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12881

Knowledge Level of PM-KISAN Scheme among Beneficiary Farmers: Study in Fatehpur District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Tushar Raghuvanshi & Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The present study was conducted in Fatehpur District of Uttar Pradesh state during 2023-24. To study the knowledge level of farmers about the PM KISAN scheme of the region by using simple random sampling techniques in Fatehpur District constituting a total sample of 360 responden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12880

Impact of Chemical Fertilisers on Productivity, Profitability, and Farmers' Environmental Perception in Boro Rice Farming in Bogura District, Bangladesh

Farheen Anjum Chowdhury, Nazneen Islam Nishat, Tanjima Akter, Israt Sadia, Tahsina Haque & Rawshan Tabassum Tasnim · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

In developing countries, rice is the most important crop in terms of both overall output and the number of consumers who rely on it as a staple diet. Carbohydrates make up the majority of rice grains, with proteins, fat, vitamins, and dietary fibres following. This study was done...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12879

Knowledge Level of Rural Youth towards ARYA Scheme: A Comparative Study of Beneficiaries and Non-beneficiaries in Kaushambi District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Jayati Singh & Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The present study was conducted in Kaushambi District of Uttar Pradesh state during 2023-24. To study the knowledge level of farmers about the ARYA scheme of the region by using Purposive Sampling techniques in Kaushambi district, constituting a total sample of 320 respondents, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12877

Effectiveness of Digital Language Laboratory Intervention on Writing Skills of Undergraduate Students from Regional-Medium Schools

K. Thangaraj & Anandhi Santhosh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: To study the effectiveness of the Digital Language laboratory intervention on the expressive skills, particularly writing skills, of undergraduate students from regional medium schools and to examine the learning outcomes Study Design: Pre-intervention and post-intervention...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122878

Yield Gap Analysis and Its Sources in Potato Production in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, India

Asem Aruna Devi & Ramen Kumar Sarma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The present study analysed the magnitude of yield gap and identified the sources of yield gap in potato production in Undivided Sonitpur and Lakhimpur districts of Assam. Both primary and secondary data were used. A multi-stage purposive cum random sampling technique was employed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122876

Improving Cucumber Marketing Channels in Nigeria

NWADIOLU, R., EWODODHE, A. C. A. & KPEYEGBEYI, J.I. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study investigated cucumber (Cucumis sativus) marketing channels, constraints and improvement strategies in Nigeria. Using multistage sampling, 300 producers and marketers completed a structured questionnaire. Respondents were 54% female and largely smallholders operating mi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122875

Conditional Cash Transfer and Vulnerability to Poverty in Rural Southwestern Nigeria

Alabi, A. F., Oyesola, O. B. & Ajuwon, I.O. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) schemes have become a key policy tool for reducing rural poverty and strengthening household resilience in Nigeria. This study investigated conditional cash transfer and vulnerability to poverty in rural Southwestern Nigeria. The objective of the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122874

Assessment of Compost and Oyster Mushroom Production from Cotton Stalks as an Additional Income to Cotton Farmers in Wardha District of Maharashtra, India

Vellaichamy Mageshwaran, Varsha Satankar, Chandrasekaran Sundaramoorthy, R. Jayakumara Varadan & V. Pavithra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

A study was conducted in Wardha district of Maharashtra during the period 2016-18 to assess the impact of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT) technology of compost and oyster mushroom cultivation using cotton stalks on bringing additional income to f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122872

Documentation and Empirical Assessment of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for Pulse Storage in Tamil Nadu, India

Anitta Fanish S, J Bhuvaneswari, K. Jothilakshmi & M. Manikandan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The significance of pulses in nutritional security, crop diversity, and sustainability within crop production systems is widely acknowledged. Estimates suggest that post-harvest losses in pulses range between 25% and 30%. Proper storage techniques can aid in preventing these loss...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122873

Understanding Consumer Perceptions of Local Horticultural Products Using Factor Analysis in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand, India

Tara Chandra & Ravi Sanwal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study examines consumer perceptions of locally produced horticultural products in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, with the objective of identifying key factors influencing their market acceptance and commercialization potential. A cross-sectional descriptive research desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122869

Policy Interventions and Community-Based Initiatives: A Mixed-Methods Study on Food Security and Resilience in Rural Tigray

Hagos Gebremariam, D. James Narendra Bondla & Tesfaalem Gebreyohannes · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The study analyzes the interplay between governmental measures and community-based efforts in promoting food security and resilience in rural Tigray. Using mixed techniques, including ethnography, surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis, the study analyzed the contributi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122870