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Comparative Analysis of Agritourism Service Quality for Domestic and Foreign Tourists in Kerala: A SERVQUAL Approach

Maria Poulose T & Ushadevi K. N. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: The article aimed to measure the quality of services offered at the agritourism centre to ensure the operational effectiveness of centres as well as the tourist satisfaction. The study uses the SERVQUAL model, which assesses dimensions such as tangibles, reliability, respon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112596

Analysis of Wheat Export Performance in India

Keerthana,V, Thangadurai,T, Raghunath,S, Nethaji,M, Ashwini.V, Bairavi.M, Dinesh.S, Kirthana.R.M.S, Manasa.V.R, Manoj.R & Tamilselvan.S · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Wheat is a plant which is valued highly for its kernel as an edible part and an important source of carbohydrates. India ranks second position in wheat production in the world with a contribution of roughly 13.53 per cent to global wheat output (Naga Latha et. al., 2022). The stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112597

Dissemination Approaches that Enhance Adoption of Climate Resilient TIMPS for Pigeon Pea, Sorghum and Green Grams Value Chains in Machakos County, Kenya

Rithaa J.N., Magana, A., Emongor, R.A., Matiri, F.M., Wamaitha, J., Agatha, A., Daniel, A. M., Wanjohi, F. & Mulindo J. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Dissemination approaches play a key role in facilitating the adoption of climate smart technologies, innovations and management practices among farmers. Various approaches used in Kenya include the top down approaches and bottom up approaches. This study was conducted to determin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112594

Seasonal Behaviour of Arrivals and Prices of Major Crops in Krishi Upaj Mandis of Chhattisgarh, India

O. P. Sonvanee, Pankaj Bhargav & Devendra Kurrey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Chhattisgarh state is famous for its forest wealth and mineral resources and there is abundant production of crops. According to total area of crops, Paddy (77.47 percent) and Chickpea (5.43 percent) are major crops of Chhattisgarh state.  Arrivals and price data (Year 2014-15 to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112592

Assessing the District-Wise Growth and Instability of Rice Production in Chhattisgarh, India

Nitiprasad Namdeorao Jambhulkar, Biswajit Mondal, Sudipta Paul & G. A. K. Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Rice is the crop which is cultivated in 6 ft below sea level as well as at 2700 ft higher altitude from the sea level. In India farmers mainly depend on rainfall for its production as it depends on weather conditions. Therefore, there is a need to study the fluctuation in the pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112593

Construction of a Knowledge Test to Measure the Level of Knowledge of Farmers on Geographical Indications in Agriculture

Anseera T.P. & Jiju P. Alex · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Geographical Indication (GI), which indicates the unique geographical origin of a product, is protected as one of the categories of intellectual property items included under Article 22 of the TRIPs Agreement. It insists on the quality, reputation, or other characteristic of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112590

Resource Use Efficiency and Profitability of Rice Production in the Terai Belt of Nepal

Rajesh Sah, Shiva Chandra Dhakal, Santosh Marahatta & Ujjal Tiwari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Rice is the major cereal crop in terms of area under cultivation and known as primary staple food with significant contribution to gross domestic product in Nepal. The high production cost and inefficient use of available resources are major problems observed in rice production....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112591

The Role of Agricultural Technology in Attaining Food Security among Small Farmers in Char Area in Mymensingh District

Samiul Haider, Md.Shajahan Kabir, Mossat Anamika Nasrin, Shekh Maruf Ahmed & Khorshed Jahan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Farmers in the char areas of Bangladesh are frequently affected by food insecurity due to their low engagement in modern agriculture such as less use of modern agricultural technology. This study evaluates the socio-demographic characteristics of the sample farmers to assess thei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112589

Interdependent Effects of Agro-input Node Interventions on the Adoption of Cattle milk Production Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Kericho County, Kenya

Alfred K. Mutai, Joash K. Kibett & Michael E. Omunyin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Agricultural extension service delivery system is a vital component in agricultural development initiatives of any nation. Several extension approaches are used to achieve these initiatives. Globally, many Governments and development partners in rural agricultural development ini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112587

Farm Management and the Production Efficiency of Rice Farmers in the Western Highlands of Cameroon: Evidenced from a Tobit Analysis Approach

Pekiaka Zebedee Nyounibe, Fomba Emmanuel Mbebeb & Tayong Desmond Mimba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of farm management on the production efficiency of rice farmers in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Using a survey research design, data was collected from a sample frame of 260 farmers with the use of a questionnaire....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112588

Impact Caused by the Drip Irrigation System among Onion Growing Farmers in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India

Asokhan, M, A. Abinaya & T.N. Sujeetha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Drip irrigation significantly reduces water consumption, optimizes water-energy relationships, and enhances crop growth by minimizing soil evaporation and deep percolation. It enhances the efficiency of water usage and also the crop’s yield, making it a sustainable solution for a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112586

Constraints Faced by Rural Women in Changing Livelihoods in Bangladesh: A Study on the Impact of Microcredit through PDBF

M. S. Islam, M. M. Alam, M. S. Ali, M. S. Mazumder & N. M. Rahmatullah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The main purpose of the study is to determine the extent of the constraints faced by the women beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF) on their socio-economic development and to explore the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the beneficia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102585

Perception of Educated Unemployed Rural Youth towards Entrepreneurial Activities for Self-employment

Md. Asif Parvez, Aditya Prasad Kanungo, Sweta Sahoo, Smaranika Mohanty & Karishma Sahu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

For establishing any enterprise, the perception of respondents towards various aspects regarding the entrepreneurial activities plays an important role to establish positive thoughts and approaches to be an entrepreneur. Therefore, perception study pays a significant role in this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102584

Effectiveness of Different Extension Methods Used by KVKs Beneficiaries

Prince Kumar, Y. K. Singh & Pankaj Kumar Ojha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) in India play an important role in transfer of Agricultural technologies (Jiyawan et al., 2012). Presently, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) have been recognized as an effective link between agricultural research and extension systems in the country...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102583

Analysis of Production, Socio-economic and Institutional Factors Affecting Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Banana Producers in Kirinyaga Central Sub-county, Kenya

Mativa Jackson Mkenye, Gathungu Geofrey Kingori, Omukoko Caroline Anaye, Rithaa Jafford Njeru & Ireri Dave Mwangi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Banana provides food, nutrition security and income for most households and is fourth most popular food crop in the world after wheat, maize and rice. Despite its significance, full potential of banana production in Kenya remains unexploited by smallholder producers due to low te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102582