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Problems Faced by Rural Women in Availing Bandhan Microfinance in Tinsukia District of Assam

Inameeka Baruah, MAYURI BORA & Manoshi Baruah Deka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present paper is an attempt to identify the problems faced by the rural women in availing Bandhan microfinance. The study was conducted in Margherita sub-division, Tinsukia district of Assam during the period of June 2021 – July 2021 and the study design adopted was explorato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330863

Impact of Bandhan Microfinance on Empowerment of Rural Women in Tinsukia District of Assam

Inameeka Baruah, MAYURI BORA, Manoshi Baruah Deka & Deka, Manoshi Baruah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study on Impact of Bandhan Microfinance on Empowerment of Rural Women in Tinsukia District of Assam was conducted with the objective of finding out the socio-economic status of the respondents and to analyse the impact of Bandhan Microfinance on empowerment of rural women aft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330862

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Sujala III Watershed Interventions and Constraints Faced by Farmers

N. Bindu, S. S. Dolli & N. Manjula · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study aims to identify factors associated with the adoption of Sujala III watershed interventions and document the constraints faced by the farmers in adoption watershed interventions. An ex post facto research design was employed in the study. The study was conducted in Dind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330860

Horizontal and Vertical Diversification of Specializations in Home gardens: A Case Study of Thruvanathapuram District of Kerala

C. Sreelakshmi & Allan Thomas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aim: To delineate extent of horizontal cum vertical integrations and to  analyze distribution of specializations based on the level of vertical diversification Study Design:  ‘Ex-post-facto’ and ‘explorative’ research designs were used for conducting the present study. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330861

Estimation of Adult Equivalent Scale for Consumption Expenditure of Food and Non-food Items with Special Reference to Fruits and Vegetables in Rural and Urban Households of Junagadh District of Gujarat

Haresh Chavda, R. L. Shiyani & Chavda, Haresh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Consumption is an integral part of our life. Consumer patterns change for both micro and macro reasons. The per capita availability of vegetable was 415.76 gms/day and fruits was 228.79 gms/day in 2019-20 in India which was far below the quantity recommended by WHO. Therefore, it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330859

Growth and Instability in Production of Basmati Rice in India

S. Sangeeta Kumari, D. S. Perke, G. D. Rede & Kumari, S. Sangeeta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Basmati rice is a breakthrough cereal crop with distinct characteristics like long grain, superior aroma and unique flavour. Basmati rice is also stated to be the Pearl of Rice. India accounts for over 70% of the world's basmati rice production. So the present study was undertake...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330858

Constraints Faced by Almond Growers in Adoption of Recommended Package of Practices in Pampore Area of Kashmir Valley

Aamir Hamid Shah, Syed Shafat Kubrevi, Quadri Javeed Ahmed Peer, Tehniya Bashir, Beenish Khuroo & Irfath Rashid · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study was conducted in the Pampore block of the Kashmir valley. The area is specifically known for production of world’s most precious spice viz. Saffron.  Owing to its Karewa lands, the area is known to produce top quality almonds both bitter and sweet ones. The stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330857

Socio-economic Analysis among the Farmers Engaged in Sericulture Practices in Jorhat District of Assam, India

D. Hatibaruah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Sericulture is profitable and a labour intensive industry with very low input that gives employment generations and regular income to the farmers. Socio-economic factors play an important role in determining the knowledge and adoption levels of sericulture practices for productio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330856

Awareness of Organisational Responsibility and Perceived Satisfaction Level of Farmer Producer Company Shareholders of Kerala, India

Akhil Ajith & B. P. Binoo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The research study aimed to understand responsibility awareness and satisfaction levels of primary producers who were shareholders of different producer companies of the State of Kerala, India and analyse the relationship between socioeconomic variables with the same. Study sampl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330855

Potential and Determinants of Groundwater Use in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

K. Deepika, D. Suresh Kumar, K. R. Ashok, Balaji Kannan & M.R. Duraisamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: To study the potential and determinants of groundwater use. Study design: Purposive random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu and the survey was conducted during July 2021 and September 2021. Methodology:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330854

The trend in Area, Production, Productivity of Cashew Nut in India with Special Reference to Kerala

Haritha Paul & Ushadevi K. N · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: Cashew is one of the most valuable processed nuts on global commodity markets and has the potential to generate employment and revenue for developing countries. India is the second largest exporter of cashew kernels in the world and earns a sizeable amount of foreign exchan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330852

Socio-economic, Communication and Psychological Characteristics of the Farmers using Mobile based Agro-advisory Services

Tanuja Verma & Gyanendra Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study were carried out in Etah and Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh state to know the socio-economic, communication and psychological characteristics of farmers using mobile based Agro-advisory Services. Descriptive as well as Analytical research design was adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330853

Attitude of Farmers on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Tumkur District of Karnataka

G. Nagesha, Ganesh Moorthy, R. Raju & Umme Hani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

To remove the inherent flaws in the existing crop insurance schemes Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna was launched in India since 2016. This scheme has ensured farmers to pay lesser premium to insure their crops. Even though scheme is farmer friendly, many farmers have not accepted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i230851

Socio-economic Empowerment of Women through Self Help Groups: An Empirical Study in Odisha, India

Sk. Mosharaf Hossain, Subhasree Mishra & H. N. Atibudhi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The past three decades have witnessed tremendous emphasis and policy support to the collectivization of women into self-help groups (SHG) for their socio-economic empowerment; consequently, there is a surge in the numbers of the SHGs in the country. The present study was undertak...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i230850

Production and Management Practices of Goat Farming in Sirohi District, India

Arjun Lal Kakraliya, Ramesh Pandey, Jhabar Mal Tetarwal, Goutam Chopra & Rohan Serawat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Total 80 respondents  from Sirohi tehsil of Sirohi  district  from 4 randomly  selected villages were used for this study. Total 80 respondents were used in this study. The results indicated  that  most  of goat  owners  took  extra  care  at the time  of kidding  (75.00%)  and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i230849