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Perception on Effect of Drought and Suggestions to Overcome Drought by Namakkal Farmers of Tamil Nadu State

P. Sanjeevi & K. Mahandrakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Severity of drought leads to reduction in agricultural production that may result in reduced income for farmers and agribusiness, increased prices for food and finally which leads to affect the livelihood of the farming community as well as this also pave way for negative deviati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44252

Assessment of Women Participation in Vegetable Production Activities in ADP, Zone III, Taraba State, Nigeria

S. H. G. Nakwe, H. U. Mahmood, A. A. Ndaghu, M. B. Bashir & M. T. Kyaru · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study Assessed Women Participation in Vegetable Production Activities in ADP, Zones III, Taraba State, Nigeria. The Specific objectives were to describes the socio-economic characteristics of women vegetable farmers; identify the types of vegetables production activities part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44126

Impact of Vermicomposting Training Programme on Production, Economics and Employment Generation of Farmer – A Case Study

V. Dhanushkodi & G. Porkodi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The technologies available at present in the field of agriculture have no relevance whatsoever if these are not reached and adopted by the farmers for the improvement of crop productivity. Keeping this in view, the present study was undertaken to analyse the impact of vocational...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43208

Evaluation of Extension Services Delivery for Climate Change Adaptation by Crop Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

O. Ebenehi, T. A. Ahmed & T. M. Barnabas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Agriculture mostly depends on weather and climate for optimum productivity. Climate change has become a global threat to agriculture and humanity. To cope with these changes, farmers employ adaptation strategies. This paper evaluates the Extension Service Delivery for Climate Cha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39681

Contribution of Animal Husbandry to Indian Economy, Its Characteristics and Future: A Review

M. Shanmathy, M. Gopi & P. Beulah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Livestock has played an indispensable role in the Indian economy. Animal husbandry is culturally and economically integrated into the society. Livestock is a source of protein, livelihood and draught power. Diverse enterprises like Apiculture, Sericulture, and Pisciculture have b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43337

Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Adoption of Coping Mechanism to Climate Change by the Farmers

C. Vasanthi, S. Sahana & M. Sudheendra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The present study was carried out to examine the factors that influence the adoption of coping mechanisms by the farmers to mitigate the adverse impacts of the climate change. The study employed ex-post facto research design with quantitative data. The study was conducted in Chit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39896

Assessment of Online Fish Marketing in Ernakulam District, Kerala

Shyam S. Salim, Harsha Elizabeth James, N. R. Athira, R. X. Smitha, A. M. Shinu & Mohammed Meharoof · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The growth of fish production and development of fishery sector is highly dependent on an efficient fish marketing system. Fish marketing strategies developed and evolved along with the changing time and has now reached the digital era where the possibilities of incorporating tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42373

Farmers' Perception towards Harmful Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture

M. H. Kabir, M. S. Islam, M. S. Ali & M. M. Abdullah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The main objectives of the study were to determine farmers’ perception towards harmful effects of climate change on agriculture in Bangladesh and to identify the factors that influence farmers' perception towards harmful effects of climate change. The study was conducted in four...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43006

Skill Training Model in Increasing Competence of Street Children (Case Study in Depok Town)

Murhadi ., Fx Setiyo Wibowo & Kadek Wiweka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: (1) To obtain a picture of the skills training conducted by the Social Affairs and Manager of Street Children in Depok Town, (2) To figure out the implementation of the model of skills training in enhancing the competence of street children, (3) To evaluate the training mod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42337

WhatsApp Model for Farmer Led Extension: Linking Actors and Generating Localized Information for Farmers

Devesh Thakur, Mahesh Chander & Viveka Katoch · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: This study aimed to explore the potential of using WhatsApp to enhance farm advisory services. Study Design: Quasi-experimental design. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in 8 districts of the State of Himachal Pradesh India, June 2016-December 2016. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43582

Economic Analysis of White-Leg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Production Case Study: Rudong County of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China

Mamoud Mansaray, Agbekpornu Hayford, Jing Xiaojun, Zhang Lin & Yuan Xinhua · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This paper examines the economic performance of White-leg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) production in Rudong county of Nantong city, Jiangsu province, China. White-leg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) production is an important economic activity in the overall farming system in China. Despi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42919

Livestock Keepers’ Perception on East Coast Fever-Immunization (ECFiM) in Kajiado Central, Kenya

John A. Kidali, James C. Njanja, Sammy G. Ndung’u & Samuel G. Omwenga · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was carried out in Kajiado County to gain information on livestock keepers' perception of East coast Fever disease and its vaccine utilization. East Coast fever (ECF) is a major constraint to livestock production, ranking among those of high economic importance. The hig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42358

Performance of Front Line Demonstration on Zero Tillage Wheat Sowing in Ambala District of Haryana, India

Guru Prem, Amit Kumar, Vikram, D. Singh & Ramesh Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Krishi Vigyan Kendra conducted frontline demonstrations (30 Nos.) on sowing of wheat by zero tillage method at farmers’ field (12 hectare) during years 2015-17 in Ambala. The data on productivity, economics and water saving in demonstrated plots were calculated and compared with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42958

Assessment of Training Needs in Agro-chemical Use among Farmers in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria

S. D. Tanko, A. A. Ndaghu, H. U. Mahmud, M. B. Bashir & A. A. Wambai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Agro-chemicals though beneficial to farmers, could be harmful to the users and the environment. To safely explore the benefits of agrochemicals use it was imperative to assess the level of training needs on save use of agro-chemicals among farmers in Bali Local Government Area, T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40016

Clean Milk Production Practices Adopted by the Dairy Farmers of R. S. Pura in Jammu District

Rayees Ahmed Bafanda, Rakesh Nanda, S. A. khandi, Farzana Choudhary, Mohd Saleem Choudhary & Fahad Shehjar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Clean milk production is considered as one of the important factors in the economy of the state.  The adoption of clean milk production practices has great potential for increasing the quality of milk production. Considering the importance of adoption of clean milk production pra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39985