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Factors Affecting the Adoption of Fuel-efficient Stove in Dessie Zuria Woreda, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Sosina Kassa, Wondiye Admasu & Shegaw Yesgat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The three-stone fire stove is inefficient in converting solid fuels to energy and, it only yields 5 up to 20 per cent of the overall thermal efficiency. Fuel-efficient stoves are expected to contribute to the environment, economic and health sectors by achieving sustainability in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730378

Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Large-Scale Agricultural Investment in Ethiopia: An Analysis of the Disconnects between Expectation and Reality

Maru Shete · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This article examines whether expectations held by different stakeholders from Large-Scale Land Acquisition (LSLA) have been realized in Ethiopia. Data were collected from key informants working at different levels in government organizations in Benshanguel, Oromia and Gambella r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730379

Gap Analysis of Higher Agricultural Education Competencies among the Students for Industrial and Farmers’ Needs

Manmeet Kaur & Anupam Anand · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study was conducted to outline competencies relevant to the need of farmers and industries present in an agriculture graduate for carrying out their assigned duties. As inferred by mean score of the desired status, the managerial competency was identified to be the most neede...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730377

Agricultural Financing and Economic Performance in Nigeria

Kelani Fatai Adeshina, Olunlade Yetunde Tomiwa & Olubanwo Mosunmola Eniola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The Agricultural sector which used to be the mainstay of the Nigerian economy in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s is now conceived as a risky and unprofitable venture by financial institutions and government. This is because the financial institutions prefer to give funds to other se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730376

Social Discrimination of Tribal Agricultural Labourers of Wayanad District: A Critical Gender Analysis

J. Pooja Krishna & A. Anil Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This investigation has been done on the basis of qualitative and quantitative data collected from primary sources and explored the social discrimination experienced by tribal agricultural labourers and differential perception of social discrimination by men and women tribal agric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730375

Physical and Financial Performance Analysis of Shivamogga Milk Union Limited (SHIMUL)

K. M. Santhosha, G. M. Gaddi & C. P. Gracy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The rapid growth in milk supply of India and modernization of dairy is largely credited to the contribution of dairy co-operatives. Karnataka is the ninth largest milk producing state in the country and contribute for about 4.1 per cent of the total milk production in the country...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730374

Impact of Altitude on the Livelihood of the Tea Garden Workers of North Bengal

Dristika Jairu & Sankar Kumar Acharya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

A spectrum of variance has been observed in the dynamics of ecology, economy and sociology, while perceiving the difference in altitude of Himalayan terrains. Every level of elevation and slope, it has got its distinctive narratives and demeanor that shapes its economic progress...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730373

Knowledge and Adaptation Strategies of Eggplant Farmers to the Effect of Bacterial Wilt Disease in Nsukka Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria

Juliana Chinasa Iwuchukwu, Gift Nwakaego Arihi, Sunday Alagba Obazi, Charles Ekene Udoye & Violet Amara Ohagwu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aim: To ascertain knowledge and adaptation strategies of eggplant (Solanum melongena) farmers to the effect of bacterial wilt disease in Nsukka Agricultural zone of Enugu state, Nigeria.   Study Design: Multi-stage and Simple Random Sampling Design/Technique were used in the stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730372

Economics of Wicker Willow Cultivation as a Sustainable Livelihood Activity of Its Cultivators and Handicraft Makers in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir

Mudasir Rashid, Sajad A. Saraf, S. Maqbool & K. R. Dar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The present study was carried out in four blocks, viz., Ganderbal, Sherpathri, Lar and Kangan of district Ganderbal of the Kashmir valley owing to the majority of wicker willow cultivators and handicraft makers in these blocks of the district. A total number of 120 respondents, i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730368

Towards Studies on Current Scenario in Export and Import of Silk Goods in India

D. Elumalai, K. Uma & P. Balaji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The present study an endeavor export and import silk goods data collect and analysis of annual compound growth rates.  China is the biggest consumer of silk in the world next to India second consumer of raw silk and silk fabrics. The study area covers whole country. The analysis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730369

Data Envelopment Analysis Approach to Estimating Economic and Scale Efficiency in Processing Cassava into Gari in Ankpa Local Area, Kogi State, Nigeria

Ezekiel O. Haruna, Elizabeth E. Samuel & Blessing Amechima · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study examined the economic and scale efficiency in processing cassava into gari in Ankpa Local Government, Kogi State. Data were collected from 120 cassava processors through a multistage sampling technique in 2019 using questionnaire as the instrument for data collection....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730371

Effects of Land Degradation on Poverty among Farmers in Southern Parts of Borno State, Nigeria

Alan M. Bwala, Abba S. S. Umar & Baba G. Shettima · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study analyzed the effects of land degradation on poverty among farmers in Southern Part of Borno State, Nigeria. Using multistage sampling technique, 120 farming households were sampled from 20 villages spread across five Local Government Areas in Southern part of the State....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i630367

Influence of Socio-economic Characteristics of Cocoa Farmers on the Use of E-agriculture in Ghana

Daniel Ayisi Nyarko & József Kozári · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The emergence of modern communication technology has influenced lives of many people and businesses around the world. It has revolutionized agribusiness activities, improved communication and information access among farmers. Amid of this technophilia, many cocoa farmers are stil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i630366

Mushroom Cultivation as a Viable Income Generating Unit for Livelihood Security: A Success Story of ARYA Project at Turkaulia Block of East Champaran

Arvind Kumar Singh, Neelam Kumari, Ram Babu Sharma, Shri Kant, Jitendra Rajput, Ashish Rai, Satish Kumar Singh, Anshu Gangwar, Vikas Kumar Rai, Manish Kumar & Anand Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

To make agriculture sustainable, the price of agricultural commodities must be sufficient but variations in price may occur depending on market demand. So, by adopting mushroom production at rural level farmers may minimize the price gap by price of their mushrooms and ultimately...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i630364

Improving Technical Support to Enhance Productivity of Rural Community in Boloso Sore and Boloso Bombe Woredas, Wolaita Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Yesuneh Gizaw, Alemayehu Asale, Teshome Ergado, Kebede Nana & Alemayehu Kata · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study aimed at how to improve the technical support to enhance productivity of rural community in Boloso Sore and Boloso Bombe Woredas/Districts of Ethiopia. It employed both quantitative and qualitative study design. The study used questionnaire, KII and FGD guides to gather...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i630361