This study evaluates the trade competitiveness of Namibia’s livestock sector from 2003 to 2022 within the context of global market integration and regional trade liberalisation. Time-series trade data from the International Trade Centre were analysed using Revealed Comparative Ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93009
Aims: This study examines how grassroots and local actors perceive AI-enabled agricultural extension and rural public services in Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, with particular attention to perceived opportunities, implementation barriers, and governance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93008
Aims: This Study Aimed To: (1) identify consumer preferences towards local coffee in West Lombok Regency; (2) analyse the influence of consumer preferences on purchasing decisions for local coffee in West Lombok Regency; and (3) analyse consumer satisfaction with local coffee pur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93006
In Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya's third-most potato-producing region, over 84% of smallholder transactions flow through broker intermediaries, not because farmers prefer this arrangement, but because institutional barriers systematically exclude them from higher-value governance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93007
Mushroom farming is becoming a lucrative agricultural enterprise that contributes to nutritional security, income generation, and the diversification of rural livelihoods. Understanding the socio-economic characteristics of mushroom cultivators is crucial for developing effective...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83004
Indigenous chicken (IC) production is an important livelihood activity for smallholder farmers in Kenya, contributing to food security, nutrition, and household income. Despite rising demand for improved indigenous chicken (IIC) products, adoption remains low, averaging 24% natio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83005
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is an important cereal in most semi-arid and arid regions of the world due to its high adaptability to harsh environments. However, its adoption and production levels in Kenyan drylands remain low due to multiple constraints. A baseline study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83003
Mushroom cultivation has considerable potential for enhancing farm income and providing supplementary livelihood opportunities, particularly among small and marginal farmers. However, participation in training does not necessarily result in sustained adoption. The present study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83002
The study assessed the financial feasibility and marketing efficiency of vermicompost production in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Primary data for 2025–2026 were obtained from 60 vermicompost producers selected from six villages in two tehsils, while additional marketing inform...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83001
Smallholder farmers in O.R. Tambo District face increasing climate-related stress from unpredictable rainfall, frequent droughts, and rising temperatures, which threaten yields and livelihoods. This review examines how artificial intelligence (AI), ranging from remote sensing and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83000
This study assessed the socio-economic profile of women Self-Help Group (SHG) members in Udaipur District of Rajasthan during 2022-23. Udaipur District was selected purposively, and Kotra and Rishabhdeo blocks were chosen because they had the highest numbers of SHGs. Five Gram Pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82999
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is widely promoted to enhance productivity, resilience, and mitigation in livestock systems, yet robust evidence on its profitability impacts remains limited, particularly for smallholder dairy farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study evaluates th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82998
Background: Agricultural input dealers serve as accessible sources of farm information and advisory support, complementing formal agricultural extension services. However, limitations in their technical knowledge highlight the need for structured capacity-building programmes such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82997
Paddy, the unmilled grain of Oryza sativa L., is the principal source of cash income for several hundred million smallholders across Asia and Africa, and the price received at the farm gate is a central determinant of rural welfare, food security and cropping decisions. Despite a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82995
Aims: This study compared the socio-economic characteristics, livelihood capital assets, livelihood strategies, and livelihood outcomes of sandbar and non-sandbar farmers in the char areas of northern Bangladesh. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82996