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Impact of Marketing Information System (MIS) on Prices Realization of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) in High Altitude and Tribal (HAT) Zone of Andhra Pradesh

Ch. Satish Kumar, K. Nirmal Ravi Kumar, K. Solmon Raju Paul, P. V. Sathya Gopal & V. Srinivasa Rao · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study mainly focused on impact of MIS on prices realization of selected minor forest produce (MFP) viz., honey (Apis dorsata), hill broom (Thysanolaena maxima), Naramamidi bark (Litsea deccanensis), Seeded Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), Marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium) and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130832

Determinants of Profit Efficiency among Small Scale Rice Farmers in North Central, Nigeria: A Profit Function Approach

A. Abdullahi, A. G. Daramola & T. T. Amos · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study employed a stochastic frontier profit function to measure profit efficiency among rice farmers in North Central, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 218 rice farming household heads in six Local Government Areas of North Central, Nigeria....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130833

Assessment of the Power Relations among Strategic Actors in the Sesame Value Chain in Tanzania

Joseph Kizito Mhagama & Joel Johnson Mmasa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study assessed power relations among actors in the sesame value chain in Tanzania. The study employed cross-sectional research design, whereas a sample 58 Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) was randomly drawn through probability sampling techniques. Data we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130831

Farmers’ Use of Improved Practices in Potato Cultivation

Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Abu Saem & Md. Faruq Hasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The main purpose of the study was to determine the extent of use of the improved practices by the farmers in potato cultivation, and to explore the relationships between selected characteristics of the farmers and their use of improved practices. The study was carried out in Nand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130830

Relational Analysis between Profile of Kisan Credit Card Scheme Beneficiary Farmers and Impact of Kisan Credit Card Scheme

D. D. Nigade, P. R. Deshmukh & V. B. Kamble · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present investigation was conducted in Latur and Osmanabad district of the Marathwada region during the year 2020 and 2021 which was selected purposively on the basis of maximum number of Kisan Credit Card Scheme beneficiary farmers. Ex-post-facto research design was adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130828

Stylized Fact Approach to Income Distribution Pattern among Fish Seed Producers in Jharkhand, India

Stanzin Gawa, P. Aboobacker Siddique, Pradeep Kumar, Arup Kumar Chaudary, A. K. Singh & Nalini Ranjan Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

One of the serious impediments to sound policy on freshwater aquaculture is the lack of farm-level data and consistent empirical evidence, especially on income. To understand the income generation through fish seed production through the community participation approach initiativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i130829

Assessment of Information Channels for Technology Adoption among Farmers who Cultivate under Utilised Legumes in Oke-Ogun Area of OYO State, Nigeria

Amusat, Adeniyi Suraju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The production of the underutilised legumes in Nigeria is at a very low ebb, attempt to increase its production requires adoption of improved technologies on the crops. Hence, Information channels for technology adoption among farmers who cultivate underutilised legumes in Oke-Og...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230901

Traditional use of Chinar (Platanus orientalis L.) Leaf Litter for Charcoal Making: A Case Study of Kashmir Himalaya

M. A. Islam, P.A. Khan & Tahera Arjumand · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The exploration and documentation of indigenous traditional knowledge (ITKs) are crucial to preserve the intellectual property, maintain its practical utility and plan projects for people’s socioeconomic development by mobilizing these untapped resources. This  study was sought t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230827

Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Perception of Farmers towards Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

S. Lokesh Babu, T. Lakshmi, S. V. Prasad, Reddy, B. Ravindra, S. Hemalatha, B. Ravindra Reddy & Babu, S. Lokesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Soil is an important component of farming since it delivers nutrients to the plants. Soil health is critical for ensuring long-term agricultural production. “National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was implemented during 12th Plan with the objective of making agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230825

Assessing Willingness to Pay for Solid Waste Management in Ga East Municipal, Ghana

J. A. Asare, I. T. Boateng, F. N. Akaribo & P. Acheampong · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Waste management has been a topic under discussion across the country which needs more attention. This study assesses the willingness to pay for solid waste management in Ga East Municipal, Ghana. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used, and convenient sampling was used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230826

Social and Political Drivers Affecting Wheat Production in Nigeria

S. A. Dambazau, Jayasree Krishnankutty & T. K. Ajitha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Social and political factors are believed to be affecting agricultural operations in a way that stagnates their growth or leads to the total collapse of the system. A study on social and political factors affecting wheat crop production in Nigeria was conducted with the aim of ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230824

Feeding and Breeding Management Practices of Dairy Cattle in Surajpur District of Chhattisgarh

Vandana Bhagat, D. Bhonsle, Shraddha Nety, Paroshree Dinkar, Sourabh Yogi, Arvind K. Nandanwar & Anupam Soni · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Nutritional requirement is exceptionally important and breeding practice is decisive factor for improvement of farm animals. The present field survey was conducted in district Surajpur of Chhattisgarh state to find out feeding and breeding management practice carried out by farme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230815

Wood-Based Industries of Jammu and Kashmir: A Review

Tahir Mushtaq, S. A. Gangoo, P. A. Sofi, Peerzada Ishtiyak Ahmad, Abdul Rashid Malik & Amarjeet Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Wood-based industries fall under secondary economic activity. The industrial process involves changing the form of goods to enhance their value. To undertake the manufacturing of goods, inputs in the form of capital, labor, power, and raw materials are required. The output is a f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230811

Factor Analysis Approach in Understanding Student’s Attitude towards Social Media Usage in Agricultural Higher Education

Sharma, Sweety, P. Divakar Reddy, Sweety Sharma, Reddy, P. Divakar, D. Thammi Raju & Raju, D. Thammi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The social media concept has received much consideration from higher education since a period of ten years in India. The study was conducted for analysing the usage and effects of social media on agricultural students. The primary data was collected through questionnaire. Simple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230812