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Reasons for Delay in Repayment of Agricultural Loan by Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

N. A. Jatto, T. O. Obalola, B. A. Shettima & E. O. Okebiorun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study highlights the factors causing loan default among farmers in Kwara state. A total of 3100 agricultural loan defaulters (from the members of Kwara State Apex farmers’ cooperatives union) were obtained for this study. The study frame was stratified into four, based on th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i230126

Influence of Environmental Knowledge on Small Scale Women Farmers Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Nakuru County, Kenya

Eliud Garry Michura & Anne Jerotich Michura · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Adoption of any technology especially in agricultural practices depends on environmental dynamics. This paper evaluated the influence of environmental knowledge on women small-scale farmers on adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) in Nakuru County. Kenya as one of the develop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i130125

Perceived Implication of Climate Change on Fish Farming in Ibarapa Region of Oyo State, Nigeria

A. F. Bankole, A. O. Ayanboye, O. Adeosun, O. B. Osuntade & O. B. Adelodun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The present study revealed the impact of climate change on fish farming business in Ibarapa region, Oyo State Nigeria during January to June 2017. Majority of the respondents were male (93.4%) whereas 6.6% were female. Some of the respondents (25%) have been in fish farming busin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i130123

A Multistage Sampling Case Study in India of Food Packaging on Buyers’ Behavior

Saumya Bakshi, Harshika Choudhary & P. S. Badal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Due to increasing self-service and changing consumers’ lifestyles, interest in packaging as a tool of sales promotion and stimulator of impulsive buying is growing. The basic purpose of this paper was to find out how different elements of packaging influence buyer behaviour at di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i130124

Effects of Fermenter Technology on the Yield of Various Crops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Asmatullah ., Ayesha Khan, Urbooba Parvaiz & Rehmat Ullah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The principle objective of this research was to investigate the effects of fermenter technology on yield of various cash crops grown in Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. A total of 128 farmers using fermenter technology in six districts of Malakand division were t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i130122

Marketing Efficiency of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) (Ipomoea batata (L) Lam) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

A. A. Girei, H. M. Turai & F. B. Filli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study assessed the marketing efficiency of orange fleshed sweet potato in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study covered six (6) Local Government Areas out of the thirteen (13). Two (2) LGAs each out of the three (3) Agricultural zones were selected. A random sampling technique w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v31i130121

Efficiency of Maize Production among Smallholder Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria

M. A. Abdulaleem, F. M. Oluwatusin & O. S. Ojo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Maize is cereal crops commonly grown in Nigeria and it is a source of livelihood for many farming households. This study analyzed the resource use efficiency in maize production among smallholder farmers in southwest, Nigeria. A multistage sampling method was used to select two h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i430120

Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and Its Influence on Cotton Farming in India

R. S. Geetha & V. Mahesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The present study assessed the relationship of MSP and production of cotton and farmers’ awareness regarding MSP of cotton. Secondary data of National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Agriculture and other sources were used for the study. The results showed that only 20.4 and 22...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i430118

Economic Efficiency and Its Determinants: A Case Study of Cowpea Production in the Western Agricultural Zone of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

M. D. Kuzhkuzha, A. A. Girei & H. S. Umar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Most farmers in Nigeria, cowpea farmers inclusive, practice subsistence farming with low productivity and consequent inefficiencies. Cowpea related researches have however, focused more on the technical efficiency and the enterprise profitability with little or no research on eco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i430119

Contribution of Poultry Farming to Livelihood of Rural Families in Nepal: A Case Study of Dailekh District

Matilal Dhakal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The present study aims to investigate the employment and income generation of small farmers through family poultry. The objectives of the study confined (1) to identify socio economic features of family poultry, (2) to examine the impact of family poultry on household improvement...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i430116

Vulnerability of Food Crop Farmers to Climate Change in South Eastern Nigeria

C. Chikezie, U. C. Ibekwe, D. O. Ohajianya, J. S. Orebiyi & O. B. Ibeagwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Micro-level assessment of vulnerability to climate change creates basis for policy formulation. The study specifically ascertained the levels and determinants of vulnerability to climate change among selected food crop farmers. Data collected were analysed using descriptive stati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i430117

How Does Adoption of Crop Variety Reduce the Impact of Drought in Agriculture and Mitigate Food Insecurity of Smallholder Farmers? A Case Study on BUdhan1 Rice Variety in Bangladesh

Fardus Ahamed Nasim, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Shariful Islam, Nymphaea Parveen, Sulogna Chakma & Md. Safiul Islam Afrad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Adaptation to climate change impacts in agriculture sector is a particular challenge in the coming decades. Erratic rainfall causes prolonged drought period in the north-western part of Bangladesh which hampers crop production and creates uncertainty of food security.  Adoption o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330114

Work Life Quality of Agricultural Professionals in Commercial Banks of Kerala

Vagvala Suryaja & Allan Thomas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This communication emphasis on Work Life Quality (WLQ) of agricultural professionals in commercial banks of Kerala with a distinct focus on dimensions of WLQ. Survey was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district wherein ninety agricultural professionals were randomly selected from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330113

Comparative Economic Analysis of Soil Fertility Management on Cassava Based Intercropping Systems in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

P. C. Uke, C. D. Ochiaka & G. C. Okechukwu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study was carried out in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The broad objective was to determine the comparative economic analysis of soil fertility management options on cassava based cropping/intercropping systems. Data were obtained from both primary and se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330112