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Understanding Cooperative Members Perceptions in the Dokap Region

Barış ÇARIKCI & Osman UYSAL · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study was conducted to determine the perceptions of cooperative members in the Eastern Black Sea Project Region (DOKAP) regarding their cooperatives and to analyze the underlying factor structure of these perceptions. The primary data were obtained through a survey administe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122854

Economic Viability and Market Potential of Cannabis Cultivation in Malawi: An Empirical Analysis of Smallholder Farmer Perspectives

Lusungu Kayira, Shifadjzic Khan & Byung-Wook Yun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Malawi’s agricultural economy, historically dependent on tobacco, faces structural vulnerability as global demand declines, necessitating urgent diversification. The legalization of industrial and medicinal cannabis in 2020 provides a transformative opportunity for rural liveliho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122853

Forms, Risk Factors, and Coping Strategies of Gender-Based Violence among Women in Agricultural Firms in Ondo State

Adebayo, Motunrayo Adetola, Adeeko, Abiodun & Olaniyi, Simisola Omowonuola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Globally, there are growing concern on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), its emergence and resultant effects and coping strategies have been sparsely researched and documented. Gender Based Violence simply refers to a harmful act directed at individuals based on their gender, which in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122852

Exploring Cross-cultural Marketing Strategies of Fuliang Tea in E–commerce

Chen Zhengjun, Huang Qiuyang, Li Kui, Wei Fangfang & Yu Yuan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: This study explores how Chinese regional tea enterprises, particularly Fuliang tea producers, develop and implement cross-cultural marketing strategies in the era of global e-commerce. It focuses on how cultural adaptation, digital innovation, and institutional support enha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112851

Extent of the Constraints Faced by the Smallholder Farmer in Thrissur District, Kerala

Karthika Krishnakumar A & K. A Sunandha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: The present study aims to systematically identify, prioritize, and analyze the major constraints faced by smallholder farmers in Thrissur District, Kerala. It seeks to assess the relative importance of production, economic, technological, environmental, and institutional ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112850

An Analysis of Performance Drivers in the Food MSME Sector: Evidence from Nay Pyi Taw

Thi Thi Soe Hlaing, Yu Yu Tun, Aye Moe San & Hnin Yu Lwin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Food Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Food MSMEs) constitute a vital sector of Myanmar’s economy by generating employment and supporting household incomes. Despite their importance, the growth of these enterprises is often constrained by owner demographics, business characte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112849

Identification of Socio-Management Issues Associated with Technology Adoption of Sericulture Farmers of West Bengal, India

Mrittika Sengupta, Pijush Mallick, Soma Biswas & Soumen Saha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: Identification of the factors and variables on technology adoption tendency among sericulture farmers of West Bengal. Study Design: Tendency of technology adoption is assessed using a total of 21 socio-management variables associated with sericulture, West Bengal, India usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112848

Challenges and Opportunities towards Catalyzing Production and Commercialization of Tamarind Fruit in Kenya

Simon Wanjala Omondi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

There is limited information on how to catalyze Tamarind production and commercialization in Kenya despite the growing demand in the domestic and export markets due to its multiple uses. The objective of this study was to conduct a situational analysis on production and commercia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112847

Effectiveness of Using ICT Tools for Disseminating Rice Production Information among the Farmers of Bangladesh

Md. Sazzadur Rahman, Md. Sekender Ali, Md. Mahbubul Alam & Muhammad Humayun Kabir · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using ICT tools for disseminating rice production information, to compare among the ICT tools and to explore the contribution of the selected characteristics of the farmers to their use of ICT tools. Data were collected fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112846

Farmers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Safflower Production: A Case of Mukulu Ward, in Iramba District, Tanzania

Massawe, J. Nemes, Athman K. Ahmad & Mabebe E. Ntumva · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: Guided by the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) framework, this study assessed farmers’ knowledge of safflower production, examined their attitudes toward cultivation, and identified key challenges in Mukulu Ward, Iramba District, Tanzania. Place and Duration of Study: Iram...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112844

Perceived Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies of Dairy Farmers in Drought-prone Districts of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Sangameswaran, P. Kumaravel, N Akila, R Saravanan & P Ravi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Climate change has emerged as a global challenge for sustainable development since its effects provide significant threats to achieving economic, social, and environmental sustainability goals. This study underscores the multifaceted impacts of climate variability, particularly d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112845

Economic Valuation of Forest Restoration Programs in Togo: A Contingent Valuation Approach

Kpanoga Kolombia · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study assesses Togolese households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for forest restoration programs across the five economic regions of Togo: Maritime, Plateaux, Centrale, Kara, and Savanes. Forests provide essential ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, water regulat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112843

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2 of Food Security and Zero Hunger in Nigeria Through Land Remediation

SOTOMIWA, Yusuf Martins & THOMPSON, Oluwafunmilayo Gloria · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The study was carried out to analyze the cost of remediation of arable crops farmland from sand mining in Ondo State, Nigeria to ensure availability of land for farming. This will enhance the achievement of SDGs 2 of food security and zero hunger. A total of 120 respondents using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112842

Estimation of Marketing Efficiency, Margin and Price Spread of Guava Fruit under Different Marketing Channels in Gujarat, India

Ankita B. Vaza, Pushpa Yadav & S. D. Bhimani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The present research investigates the Marketing efficiency, marketable surplus, marketing cost, margin and price spread of guava in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Various marketing channels were analyzed to determine their efficiency. The Bhavnagar district was purposively se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112841

Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Farming Methods on Economic Well-Being between Households Using Indigenous and Conventional Farming Practices in the Midlands of Embu County in Kenya

Mwenga Miriam Ngina, Sande Anne & Abucheli Grace · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Agriculture is vital to Kenya’s economy, supporting over 80% of rural residents, contributing one-third of GDP, and supplying 65% of export earnings. Despite international and national efforts to promote conventional and sustainable farming, global food insecurity has worsened, w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i112840