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Adoption of Climate Resilient Technologies by Paddy Growers

K. V. Manjunath, K. Shivaramu & D. K. Suresh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The present study was conducted during the year 2017-18 in the Mandya district of Karnataka state. Two villages each in Head reach and Tail end area of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam were randomly selected. In each selected village twenty five paddy growers were randomly selected....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44957

Determinants of Utility of Short Messaging Services (SMS) by Farmers of Tamil Nadu for Agricultural Technology Transfer

S. Anbarasu, M. Ramasubramanian & M. Prahadeeswaran · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Short Messaging Services (SMS) through mobile phones have redrawn the contours of Agricultural Technology transfer. In order to enable the farmers to make full use of SMS as a tool for technology delivery, the extent of influence of myriad of factors is to be ascertained. Hence,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42341

Assessment of Pepper Production and Socio Economics of Pepper Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria

Adaigho Dennis & Tibi Kentus · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This study is focused pepper production and socio-economics of pepper producers in Delta State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 50 farmers out of the population of pepper farmers. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the relevant information. Data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44598

Economic Valuation of Recreational Benefits from Sim’s Park, The Nilgiris: A Travel Cost Approach

P. Naveen Kumar, P. Paramasivam & R. Minithra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This paper aims to evaluate recreation use value and to identify the factor that determines the recreation use value of the Sim's park. Finally to estimate consumer surplus of visitor and happiness among visitors in the park. The Sim's park which is located in Conoor, The Nilgiri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44882

The Role of Indigenous Knowledge on Use and Conservation of Wild Medicinal Food Plants in Loita Sub-county, Narok County

Peris M. Kariuki, Cecilia M. Onyango, Catherine W. Lukhoba & Jesse T. Njoka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: To evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge in the use and conservation of wild medicinal food plants in Loita sub-county, Narok County. Study Design:  Stratified random sampling was used to select respondents. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Loita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/45032

A Comparative Analysis of Poverty Dynamics in Relation to Household, Regional Characteristics and Farming Systems in Kenya

Samuel Kimote & Mutuku Muleli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This study aimed at describing poverty incidences in Kenya in relation to regional characteristics, household characteristics and farming systems, with a view to using the research findings to make recommendations for poverty alleviation and wealth creation. The study used social...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/18094

Cashew Production as Livelihood Improvement to Small-holder Producers in North Bank Region of the Gambia

Saikou E. Sanyang & Ebrima Kuyateh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The research work focuses on cashew production in Lower Niumi of North Bank Region. Gambia’s economy is predominantly supported by agriculture, and cashew as a cash crop has recorded an increasing amount of production in metric tons per annum. Cashew provides income for many farm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/22750

Cotton Leaf Curl Virus Disease in District Jhang Punjab Pakistan

Raees Abbas, Babar Shahbaz, Nadeem Abbas Shah, Nowshad Khan, Ejaz Ashraf & Badar Naseem Siddiqui · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Cotton is the most important cash crop of the country which significantly contributes to the Pakistan’s economy. It is a significant source of foreign exchange earnings. Cotton leaf curl virus (CLCV) is one of the most lethal diseases of the cotton crop. The cheap quality and low...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/13939

Small Business Use of the Internet: Findings from Indonesia

Tulus Tambunan & Ida Busnetti · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In the current era of globalisation, small businesses are required to be able to compete in the market. Utilising information technology in the form of Internet media is the way out for them. This study aims to explore the use of the Internet by micro and small enterprises (MSEs)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44545

Enhancing Income of Rural Women through Processing and Value Addition of Raw Mango Fruits in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh: A Case Study

P. S. Gurjar, A. K. Verma, S. C. Yadav, D. K. Shukla & Maneesh Mishra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Mohammad Nagar Talukedari, a village in tehsil Malihabad of Uttar Pradesh is famous for the production of dried mango slices locally known as Khattai. Women folk are involved in this practice using old age technology. Some of the problems we identified were inferior quality of pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44113

Assessment of the Contributions of the Bank of Agriculture to Cassava Production in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

K. N. Tibi & B. I. O. Akpobasa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was conducted to assess the contribution of the Bank of Agriculture to cassava production in Isoko North Local Government Area. A simple random sampling technique was employed in the selection of six (6) towns and twelve(12) local cassava farmers from each of this six t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/28118

Determinants of Demand for Formal Agricultural Credit in Rural India

M. Umanath, R. Paramasivam, V. Kavitha & T. Thangadurai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The present study aimed to analyze the impact of major determinants of participating in formal credit market and amount of credit borrowed at household level in rural India. National Sample Survey Organization’s household level data on debt and investment (70th round, 2012-13) wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/32150

Measurement of Efficiency in Cocoyam Production: An Application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach

S. Abdulrahman, A. J. Timothy, B. Mohammed, F. Siewe & G. Binuyo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: The objective of this study were to estimate economic efficiency and its determinant on cocoyam farmers in Kaduna state. Study Design: Primary data were used for this study and this was collected through the use of structured questionnaires. Place and Duration of Study: Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/18392

Potentials of Agricultural Production in Light of Climate Variability in Oljoro-Orok Division, Kenya

Amon Mwangi Karanja · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The paper analyzed agricultural production potential in light of climate variability in Oljoro-orok division in Kenya. The objective of the paper was to evaluate the available opportunities and assess the challenges that may limit agricultural production in light of climate varia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/17819

Exploring Economic Efficiency of Pineapple Production at Madhupur Upazila of Tangail District, Bangladesh

K. Akter, S. Majumder, M. A. Islam & A. U. Noman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was conducted to estimate the economic efficiency of pineapple production at Madhupur upazila of Tangail district in Bangladesh. Considering the 2016-2017 cropping season, data were collected through structured questionnaire administered on 100 pineapple farmers using m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44213