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A Study on Perception and Adaptation of the Farmers toward Climate Change in the Western Region of Nepal

Parmita Poudel, Sittal Thapa, Sarthak Ghimire & Elina Sen · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This study was undertaken to identify the perception of farmers towards climate change and their adaptation towards the change. The study also identified the sources of climate change information at the local level and their expectation from concerned authorities regarding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130292

Perception of Environmental Effects of Weedicide Use in Oil Palm Production by Farmers in Denkyembour District, Ghana

F. K. M. Swanzy, E. K. M. Sosu & W. O. Danso · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Oil palm farmers ‘weed management practices, awareness and their perception about the effects of weedicides’ use on the environment were studied. Data were collected from the oil palm farmers in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. One hundred and Thirty (130)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430291

Weaving and Its Socio-cultural Values in Ethiopia: A Review

Yesuneh Gizaw Chernet & Ousmane Ba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This review research work aimed to comprehend and compile the relevant information in the areas of the traditional weaving and its socio-cultural values in Ethiopia. Different empirical literatures were reviewed on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review reveale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430289

Determinants of Success and Sustainability of Farmer Organizations in the North West Region of Cameroon

Patience Mugah Nji & Fon Dorothy Engwali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This article seeks to evaluate the determinants or factors that contribute to the success of Farmer Organizations and their sustainability. Study Design: The research method was based on field surveys. Duration of Study:  The study was carried out between August 2018 and Oc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430290

Impact of Climate Change on Cereal Yield and Production in the Sahel: Case of Burkina Faso

Shéïtan Sossou, Charlemagne Babatounde Igue & Moussa Diallo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. It affects all countries in the world, especially Sahelian countries in Africa. This paper aimed at evaluating the impact of climate change on cereal yield in Burkina Faso. The ordinary least squares (OLS) was a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430288

Drought-tolerant Varieties as an Adaptation Strategy in the Context of Climate Change: Insight from Maize Production Systems in Benin

Mohamed Nasser Baco · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Previous studies suggested that maize is set to become a cash crop while ensuring food security better than any other crop. However, climate change has become one of the key production constraints that are now hampering and threatening the sustainability of maize production syste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430287

Influencing Factors of Rural Families’ Migration to Urban Area: The Case of Kabul, Afghanistan

Abdul Ahad Hakim & Ismet Boz · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This study aimed to determine factors influencing rural families’ migration to urban areas in Kabul, Afghanistan. Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected in different neighbourhoods of Kabul, Afghanistan during the July-September period of 2019. Data analyses and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430286

Economic Analysis of Cut Flower (Rose and Gerbera) Production under Polyhouse in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India

Yogesh Tiwari, P. K. Awasthi & Prem Ratan Pandey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Flowers are crowning beauty of God's creation. They are inseparable part of human joy and sorrows. It is said that man is born with flowers, lives with flowers and finally dies with flowers.The main objective of the present study was to analyze the cost of production of selected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430284

Economic Analysis of Irish Potato (Solanum tuberusum) Marketing in Metropolitan Markets of Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

U. E. Umoffia, U. K. Iroegbute, T. M. Barnabas, J. A. Nandi & J. N. Akeweta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This paper evaluates the economic analysis of Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum) marketing in the metropolitan markets of Bauchi State. Study Design: A sample random sampling technique was used in selecting eighty (80) respondents (30 wholesalers and 50 retailers). Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430285

Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers Participation in Collective Marketing and the Extent of Participation in Improved Indigenous Chicken Markets in Baringo, Kenya

Emmanuel Kiprop, Cedric Okinda, Samuel Wamuyu & Xianhui Geng · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Smallholder farmer collective action not only provides a solution to farmer’s constraints such as lack of market accessibility and inability to take advantage of available market opportunities but also holds the potential to diversify their incomes and increase agricultural produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430283

Dynamics of Cropping Pattern in Karimnagar District of Telangana – A Markov Chain Approach

D. A. Rajini Devi, R. Uma Reddy, B. Madavi, P. Ravi & P. Sadvi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The assessment of shift in cropping pattern in several regions is crucial for a much better insight into the agricultural development method. The present study was undertaken to examine the dynamics of cropping pattern in Karimnagar district of Telangana. The data was collected f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430281

Adoption of Good Management Practices by the Gaushalas (Cow-shed) in Karnataka State, India

Kalyan Mandi & S. Subash · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Gaushalas play a vital role in safeguarding the cattle wealth of our country. It is primarily occupied with providing shelter to cows and is catering mostly the needs of non-lactating, weak, unproductive and stray cattle. However, a few fore front Gaushalas also maintain nucleus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430282

Adoption of Improved Sweet Potato Production Technologies among Small-scale Farmers in South East, Nigeria

M. N. Okeke, E. N. Mbah, M. C. Madukwe & H. U. Nwalieji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study was carried out to determine adoption of improved sweet potato production technologies among small-scale farmers in South East, Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 100 respondents using questionnaire. Percentage, mean score and multiple linear regression were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430279

Profitability Analysis of Rice Production, Constraints and Consumption Shares by Small-scale Producers in Tanzania

Peter, D. Kulyakwave, Shiwei Xu, Wen Yu, Sar Sary & S. Muyobozi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: The study examines the profitability of rice production, its key factors, and the consumption shares at household level. Study Design: A cross-section study design was used in this research. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the two Districts of Mbaral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430280

Scale Construction to Measure the Attitude of Farmers towards IARI-Post Office Linkage Extension Model

Alok Kumar Sahoo, R. Roy Burman, V. Lenin, V. K. Sajesh, Ph Romen Sharma, Sujit Sarkar, J. P. Sharma & Asif Iquebal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Addressing a lot of marginal and small farmers in developing country like India, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute introduced an alternate approach to public extension as IARI-Post office Linkage Extension Model in 2009 to reach out the grass root farmers with improved...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i430277