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Viability of Community Income Generating Activities (CIGAs): Case of Agricultural Processing CIGAs in the Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon

Guillaume Hensel Fongang Fouepe & Jean Bruno Soko Eyango · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This article brings out the analysis of Community Income Generating Activities (CIGAs) for the processing of agricultural products in Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon. The main objective was to analyze the financial, technical and managerial performances of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/32189

Characterization and Challenges of Melon Farmers in Enugu Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria

J. C. Iwuchukwu & G. O. Ekeh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The study described the socio-economic characteristics and challenges of melon farmers in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Three blocks, nine circles and ninety melon farmers constituted the sample for the study. Data were collected through an interview sche...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/29309

Determinants of Knowledge and Attitude of Extension Professionals to Climate Change in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Multivariate Logistic Analysis

M. U. Dimelu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: It ascertained the knowledge and attitude of extension personnel to climate change, the determinant factors and strategies for improving knowledge and altitude to climate change. Study Design: A survey design was used for the study. Place and Duration: The study was underta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30701

Soybean Value Chain Assessment Study in Northwestern Ethiopia, Metekel Zone

Addisu Getahun & Erimias Tefera · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This field assessment research has been carried out to identify the main value chain actors of soybean and their key roles in the product flow. In Metekel zone, the main soybean value chain actors were producers, traders, unions, truck owners, drivers and input suppliers. The sup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27048

Knowledge of Cassava Pest Management: The Case of Farmer Training on Integrated Management of Millipede Infestation in Outbreak Areas in Western Region, Ghana

Ibrahim Adama, Ken Okwae Fening, Moses Brandford Mochiah, Michael Owusu-Akyaw & Emmanuel Andoh-Mensah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: Millipede infestation has been identified as a major contributing factor to low root yield of cassava and other root and tuber crops. Lack of knowledge in managing millipedes contributed significantly to reduction in cassava production. To address this challenge was to enha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30586

A Review of the Development of High-tech Industries in the World

Liao Guoqiang & Yan Hao · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Nowadays, the high-tech industry is one of the world's fastest growing industries. Observed from its characteristics, the high-tech industry often refers to those business complexities based on high-techs, engaged in one or more high-techs, in research and development of products...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/12499

Socio-economic Condition of Coastal People Involved in Kuchia Catching in South-Western Region of Bangladesh

M. S. Khatun, A. Ali & M. Ali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The study was carried to create a better understanding about the socio-economic condition of coastal communities involved in kuchia catching. The study area was Paikgacha Upazila under Khulna district and its two large markets; Paikgacha kuchia market and Kopilmony kuchia market....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30786

Rural Women Empowerment in New Valley Governorate, Egypt

Hend M. Diab & Ahmed M. Diab · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: The objectives of this study are to: i) Measure the rural women’s empowerment level, and ii) Determine factors affecting rural women’s empowerment level. Study Design: One-time point cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected through personal in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/31076

Indigenous Knowledge on the Uses of African Nightshades (Solanum nigram L.) Species among Three Kenyan Communities

Edward Gizemba Ontita, Cecilia Moraa Onyango, Richard Ndemo Onwonga & Desterio Nyamongo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

In Kenya, the African nightshades (ANS) (Solanum nigram L.) are among the most widely distributed and consumed traditional vegetables. The current study was conducted to better understand the cultural variability in the use patterns and values of these vegetables. The study was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/31099

Selection of Vegetables Cultivation Messages for Development of Media Package for Rural Women of Haryana

Santosh Rani, S. K. Varma & Makhan Lal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The study was conducted in many phases during the year 2014-15 in Haryana state. Fifty rural women each from Bhimnagar, Pali, Milkpur and Bawanikhera villages of Hisar and Bhiwani districts, respectively were selected purposively thus comprising of total sample of 200 respondents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30362

Transaction Cost Analysis of Maize Marketing in Bangladesh

A. K. M. Golam Kausar & Mohammad Jahangir Alam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The present study analyzed the transaction cost in maize marketing which is the first and foremost study on transaction cost in Bangladesh which will help researchers and concerns to study further on it and helps farmers to consider transaction cost as separate cost. The study us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30186

Cooperative and Contract Farming for Export Crops in the Guatemala Highlands

Michele Bruni & Fabio Maria Santucci · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This research describes two types of smallholders’ organizations (cooperative and pyramidal contract farming) which produce for an export oriented processor. The research took place in the Departments of Chimaltenango and Sololà, Guatemala. The survey was designed in 2011, with v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30765

Differentials in Returns of Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus) and Sweet Melon (Cucumis melon) Production among Farmers in Gombe and Bauchi States, Nigeria

Y. Adamu, A. A. U. Jongur & J. I. Onu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The study analysed the differentials in returns of water melon and sweet melon production among farmers in Gombe and Bauchi States, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect information from one hundred and twenty eight (128) and one hundred and twenty two (122...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27854

Performance of Growth and Instability of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) in India

R. S. Patil, R. G. Deshmukh, P. S. Deshmukh & S. W. Jahagirdar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The performance of Chickpea in India was studied with the objectives, to know about growth rates and variability in area, production and productivity. The secondary data on area, production and productivity of Chickpea in India were collected from various government publications...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30567

Comparative Analysis of the Determinants of Mass Media Usage by Urban and Rural Farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria

S. O. Adejoh, M. H. Edoka & U. M. Shaibu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study compared the determinants of mass media usage by urban and rural farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria. A three staged random sampling technique was used to select 320 respondents. Data obtained through structured questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics and lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30078