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Agricultural and Livelihood Development of Tribal Communities in Melghat: Challenges and Recommendations

Dipali Bhilavekar, N.M. Kale & Bhagyalaxmi Satapathy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The present study explores the constraints faced by tribal farmers in the Melghat region of Amravati district, Maharashtra. An exploratory research design was adopted to systematically investigate the challenges impeding agricultural and livelihood development among tribal commun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12672

Examination of Strategic Planning of Banks to the Context of India

Mula Sravansai & Sudha Srinivasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aim: This research is a modest effort to explore strategic analysis tools and growth aspects of the Indian banking sector. The objective of this research is to assess bank employees’ perceptions current stage of banks and identify sustainable growth strategies for the future. Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12669

Retracing Sustainable Fishing Practices of Marine Resources in the Coastal Communities of Antique, Philippines

Gael J. Cabigunda-Gordon · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The European Union (EU) recognized that there is rampant illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Philippines, resulting to a noticeable decline in fish population. To retrace sustainable fishing practices, this research sought to illustrate the fishing methods t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12670

Economics of Seed Spices in Gujarat: Analyzing Parity of Cost, Price, and Income

Parul, M. Patel, Thakar, K. P., Soumya, C., Umang, B. Patel & A. S. Rohini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study analyzes the cost, price, and income parity in three major seed spices cultivated in Gujarat by examining indices of average input prices, Farm Harvest Prices, cost of production, and gross income to evaluate the profitability and challenges faced by farmers. The secon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12671

Empirical Study on Interdependence of Coffee Futures Prices and Farm Gate Prices in Major Coffee Producing Countries

Mahantesh Melawanki, Pradeepa Babu B N & K B Vedamurthy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Coffee is an export-oriented commodity for producing countries, and it is actively traded at international commodity exchange platforms viz., Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), New York and ICE Europe. This study examined the interrelationship between futures and farm gate coffee p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12668

Transaction Costs in Agriculture Inputs Procurement: Evidence from Farmer Producer Companies in Kolar District of Karnataka

Gali Basavaraj & Keerthi B M · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The present study was undertaken in Kolar district of Karnataka state during 2021-22 to evaluate the economic benefits of members over non-members of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in the purchase of agriculture inputs. A sample of 30 members each from six villages of Masti Ven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i12667

Role of Agricultural Policies in Promoting Digital Co-innovation in Benin’s Agricultural Sector

Morrisson Gouthon, Mori W. Gouroubera, Clarisse Tama-Imorou & Ismail Moumouni-Moussa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: Agricultural policies play a pivotal role in shaping innovation processes within the agricultural sector. This paper analyzes how these policies actively foster digital co-innovation in Benin agriculture. Methodology: We employed a mixed-methods approach, combining a system...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122665

Impact of Herbal and Chemical Miticidal Treatments in Growth Performance in Pigs Infested with Sarcoptes scabiei

Shreya Sinha, Shreeniwas Singh, Sunita Kumari Murmu & Swati Sahay · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study evaluated the efficacy of two treatments – Ivermectin and a herbal mixture comprising Neem oil (50 ml), Karanj oil (50 ml) and Camphor (10 gm) – on the growth performance of pigs infested with Sarcoptes scabiei. Eighteen pigs with confirmed Sarcoptic mange were divided...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122666

Synergies and Trade-Offs of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and Mediating Factors in Enhancing Maize Yields among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania's Semi-Arid Regions

Amri S. Yusuph, Emmanuel F. Nzunda, Sixbert K Mourice & Tommy Dalgaard · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The impact of climate change on agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa has been significant in recent years, particularly affecting smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions in Tanzania. Although research on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices has grown, the synergies and potenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122661

Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Frontline Demonstrations on Mustard Productivity in Jammu Region, J&K (UT)

Tsewang Dolma, Vinod Gupta, Ruhana Rafiq, Anamika Sharma & Tariq Iqbal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) cluster frontline demonstrations (FLDs) are essential in encouraging farmers to adopt advanced agricultural practices by showcasing proven technologies in real field conditions. These demonstrations help bridge the gap between agricultural innovatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122662

Comparative Analysis of the Trends of Ownership Pattern Based on Intersectionality of Gender and Social Categorization in Karnataka, India

Shivakumar A M, Ankit Yadav, Bharath Kumar Mannepalli, Prakhar Deep, Devegowda S R, Virendra Kamalvanshi & Saket Kushwaha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Accessing land ownership in India faces some challenges including among others tenancy, land markets, and same with limited women's access. Despite farm women's proficiency in agriculture and household management, gender disparities persist, restricting resource access. Against t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122663

Impact of Agricultural Diversification on Food Security among Smallholder Farming Community in Kilifi South Sub-County, Kenya

J. M. Chege & A. W. Wamukota · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development in Kenya. It is crucial to the attainment of economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Kilifi Sub-County is food insecure and this is a major hindrance to its ru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122664

Adoption of Improved Package of Practices of Soyabean Crop and Its Constraint Faced by Soyabean Growers

W.Y. Chandurkar, U.U.Rajput & S.A.Borde · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The broad bed and furrow system has been mainly developed at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India.The scientist and farmers are concerned with the low productivity of Soybean under present agro-situations, keeping the aforementio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122660

Assessing the Attitude of Entrepreneurs towards Agri-Business in Tamil Nadu Using a Standardized Measurement Scale

Thilagam J., J. Unnati, C. Cinthia Fernandez, G.A.Atheequlla & P.P.Murugan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study examines the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards agribusiness, focusing on how various factors influence their entrepreneurial ventures in the agricultural sector. The study employs a robust methodology, using Thurstone and Chave's scaling technique to construct and val...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122658

Effect of Urbanization on Employment, Wages and Livelihood of Rural People in Haryana, India

Rashmi Tanwar & Sunil Kumar Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: This paper examined the effect of urbanization on employment, wages and livelihood of rural people in Haryana. Study Design: Two stages purposive sampling design was used for the selection of sample. At first stage, three districts namely Gurugram, Rewari and Mahendergarh h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122659