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Comparative Analysis of Determinants of Household Poverty among Rural Farming Households in Southwest Nigeria

A. A. Adepoju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Poverty is multifaceted in nature and its measurement based on uni-dimensional is insufficient to explain the various deprivations experienced by the poor. Using the Alkire and Foster’s multidimensional methodological approach, this study confirmed that multidimensional approach...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/47192

Impact of Rising International Market Prices of Rice on Welfare and Poverty in Senegal

Shéïtan Sossou & Charlemagne Babatounde Igue · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study assessed the impact of rising international market prices of rice on real household income and poverty in Senegal. Net benefit ratio indicator developed by Deaton (1989) to assess the impact of a change in the international rice price on household welfare were used in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/46688

Constraints Opined by Paddy and Cotton Cultivation Farmers in Application of Recommended Doses of Chemical Fertilizers in Karnataka (India)

Ravindra Chavan, Suresh S. Patil, G. M. Hiremath & B. S. Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Chemical fertilizers have played a vital role in the success of India's Green Revolution and consequent self-reliance in foodgrain production. The increase in fertilizer consumption has contributed significantly to sustainable production of foodgrains in the country. In the India...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/47503

Effects of Marketing Extension Services on the Control of Postharvest Losses of Root and Tuber Crop Produce in Abia State Nigeria

Solomon Chimela Nwafor, Francis Shagbaor Wegh, Agness Agbanugo Ikwuba & Adegbola Adetayo Jacob · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Aims: This study assessed the effect of agricultural marketing extension on control of post-harvest losses of root and tuber crop produce in Abia State. Study Design:  This study employed a public opinion survey. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Abia State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45483

The Effect of Croton macrostachyus, Plectranthus barbatus Leaf Aqueous Extracts and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Nutrients Concentration of Brassica oleracea L. in a Greenhouse at Nairobi

Kevin Odhiambo, Jane Murungi, Ruth Wanjau & Naumih Noah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study was undertaken in Sustainable Development Initiatives Centre greenhouse at United States international university -Africa. The greenhouse experiment was laid out in potted containers in a randomised complete Block design (RCBD), with 3 replications. A total of four trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/46347

Economic Analysis of Cocoyam Marketing in Anambra Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria

D. O. Enibe, E. Nwobodo, Cynthia, M. J. Nworji & C. A. Okonkwo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study analyzed cocoyam market in Anambra Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. It determined the sources of cocoyam marketed in the study area; examined the profitability of crop’s marketing; compared the marketing efficiency of the crop’s wholesalers and that of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/46476

A Study of Socio-economic Status of Swarna SUB1 Rice Variety Growers in Chandauli District of Uttar Pradesh

Amita Maurya & H. N. Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study reveals the socio-economic status of Swarna sub1 rice variety growers in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. The study was based on a survey of 60 farmers and the selection of farmers was targeted to only those who cultivated swarna sub1. The present study was conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/44078

Measuring Managerial Efficiency of Table Egg Producers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

M. N. Ekaette, S. B. Ohen & I. C. Idiong · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study measured the managerial efficiency of table egg producers in Akwa Ibom State. The specific objectives were to ; determine the levels of managerial efficiency of table-egg producers in the study area; analyse the factors that affect the managerial efficiency of table eg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/41410

Perception of Farmers on the Performance of Extensionist in the Pasture Agroecosystem of Timor Tengah Utara District

Jefirstson Richset Riwukore & Fellyanus Habaora · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study aims to determine the perception of farmers on the performance of extensionist in the pasture agroecosystem of Timor Tengah Utara District. Determination of the sample of farmers as respondents from the population is determined purposively by the number of respondents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45539

Resilience of Households Graduated from Productive Safety Net Program Pursuing Different Livelihood Strategies in Rural Konso, Ethiopia

Orkaido Olte, D. Sundaraa Rajan & Tewdros Tefera · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study attempted to address resilience of households graduated from productive safety net program (PSNP) who pursued different livelihood strategies in rural Konso. The objective of the study is to measure the level of resilience of households to food insecurity by using the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45811

Role of Pakistan Government Institutions in Adoption of Bt cotton and Benefits Associated with Adoption

Umar Shahbaz, Xiaobin Yu & Muhammad Awais Naeem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Pakistan is the world fourth biggest maker of the cotton and positions tenth in productivity. Many factors such as poor seed quality, primitive agronomic practices, improper use of fertilizers and pesticides, lack of access to modern machinery, slow adoption of modern farming pra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45961

An Economic Analysis of Technology Adoption Coupled With Conjunctive Use of Ground Water in Tank Command Area

R. Minithra & D. Suresh Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This paper aims to evaluate the conjunctive use of surface and ground water, adoption of water management technologies and factors which influence the adoption of water management technologies in the tank command area since water scarcity problem is becoming major concern in most...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45946

Status of Bodichitta (Ziziphus buddhensis) Cultivation and Its Prospects in Nepal

Huma Neupane, Karan Singh Thing, Navraj Upadhayay & Janma Jaya Gairhe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Bodichitta (Ziziphus buddhensis) is a religious plant, the seeds of which are used for meditation purpose. It is different from Zizipus species found in other countries in context of physical characteristics or its habitat requirement, however, there is some resemblance in physic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/43484

A Study on Socio-economic Status of Gujjars and Bakerwals of Jammu Division of India

Tariq Iqbal, Rakesh Nanda, Rajinder Peshin & Yudhishther Singh Bagal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Gujjars and Bakerwals are the third largest ethnic group in Jammu and Kashmir and constitute more than 11.9 per cent of the total population of the state. The study was conducted in order to access the socio-economic conditions and migration status of Gujjars and Bakerwals of Jam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/44747