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Livelihood Security of Tribal Farmers in Adilabad District through Goat Farming

Y. Praveen Kumar, A. Poshadri, Ravi Palthiya, G. Shiva Charan & K. Pavan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

To create subsidiary income and employment to small and marginal tribal farmers of Adilabad district, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Adilabad introduced Goat farming as a livelihood opportunity to the tribal farmers. Under the Goat farming 40 tribal farmers were selected from 8 adopted vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40518

Adoption of Recommended Palm Oil Processing Technology in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

Adaigho Dennis & Nwadiolu Romanus · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The significant roles played by oil palm production in the economy of Nigeria in the years before the advent of crude oil cannot be over-emphasized. The study examined farm families' adoption of recommended palm oil processing technologies in Isoko North Local Government Area, De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39987

Villagers Willingness to Pay for Forest Conservation in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

O. C. Ariyo, L. O. Okojie & M. O. Ariyo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was carried out to determine the willingness to pay for forest conservation among villagers living at the perimeter fence of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The multistage sampling procedure was adopted for the study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40142

Extent of Awareness of Farmers on ITD Methods Implemented by Different Agricultural Institutions in Kerala

Namitha Reghunath & N. Kishore Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Innovations in Technology Dissemination (ITD) is part of the agricultural extension system that   holds key to rapid development and transformation of rural society and it is greatly influenced by the linkage between the research subsystem, extension subsystem and client subsyste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40073

Analysis of Cashew Farmers Adaptation to Climate Change in South-Western Nigeria

V. I. Esan, M. B. Lawi & I. Okedigba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: The study employed cross-sectional data obtained from Oyo and Osun state, South-western Nigeria, to explore cashew farmers’ awareness and perception of climate change, as well as to ascertain the adaptation strategies they adopt to cope with the effects of climate change. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39730

An Economic Analysis of Technical Efficiency and Constraints in Rice Farms Using Different Irrigation Systems in Tamil Nadu

V. Balamurugan, T. Anitha & M. Balakrishnan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Rice is the stable food in India, improvement in efficiency levels is one of the major means of sustaining the staple food production and thereby ensuring food security. This study was taken up to determine the technical efficiency and constraints faced by the farmers in rice cul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/37252

Social Exclusion of Tribal Agricultural Labourers: The Case of Adiya Tribal Community of Wayanad District

C. Aswathy, S. Darsana & Bhagya Vijayan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The tribal communities in Kerala constitute 1.4 percent of the general population. Despite, Kerala’s remarkable social sector development, it is observed that the tribal communities still remain the most vulnerable community in the state. Hence, the present study was an attempt t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39221

Agricultural Transformation in Bhutan: From Peasants to Entrepreneurial Farmers

Tashi Dendup · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Bhutanese farmers have traditionally practised integrated subsistence farming, producing crops and livestock and utilising forest products. However, they are increasingly practising entrepreneurial farming today. The study of agricultural transformation is valuable for understand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40289

An Assessment of Availability and Benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) in Agricultural Development in Enugu State, Nigeria

O. I. Nnadi, C. I. Nwokolo, I. A. Enwelu & U. V. Nnadi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study examined the availability, level of competence and benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agricultural development among agricultural lecturers and students in Enugu State, Nigeria. Almost all the respondents (lecturers 96.9%, students 90%) had...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39067

Adoption of Improved Sweetpotato Varieties in Ghana

Natson Eyram Amengor, Bright Owusu-Asante, Kwadwo Adofo, Patricia Pinamang Acheampong, Benedicta Nsiah-Frimpong, Alex Nimo-Wiredu, Desmond Adogoba, Joyce Haleegoah, Alex Adu-Appiah, Ernest Baafi & Regina Sagoe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aim: To examine the awareness and adoption of improved sweetpotato varieties in Ghana. Study Design: Multi-stage sampling (Proportional Probability, Purposive and Random) of Sweetpotato farmers. Place and Duration of Study: Improved Root and Tuber Technology Implementation Hubs....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39874

Constraints Perceived by Agricultural Scientists in Teaching Undergraduate Students in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India

T. R. Sridevi Krishnaveni & R. Arunachalam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Teachers are the ultimate medium of knowledge delivery to students. They connect the students to harness the facilities available in the institution. The teaching staff of agricultural universities uniquely performs multidimensional functions than any other type of educational in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40047

Contributions of African Bird’s Eye Chilli (Capsicum frutescens) to Household Income of Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Paicho Sub-County

Genesis Acaye & Julius C. W. Odongo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

African Bird’s Eye Chilli, a non-traditional export crop in Uganda, is becoming an important cash crop to the rural farmers. Its growth potential remains unexploited. Rural farmers derive their livelihoods from the land, but there are limited high valued crops for export and chil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39829

Attitude of Social Science Scholars of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University towards Online Learning Management System in Agriculture

R. Nisha & R. Arunachalam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This paper deals with the attitude of students towards online learning management system in agriculture. Electronic learning or online learning technologies have great potential to spread learning. Much of the success of e-learning can be attributed to the availability of Learnin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39794

Awareness Status of Plant-parasitic Nematodes Occurrence and Damage among Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria

C. O. Eche, J. I. Oluwatayo & P. O. Unah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aim: Benue state is reportedly one of the most agrarian-inclined states in Nigeria. With almost all economic crops cultivated largely in rural communities within the state, the activities of pests and diseases continue to devastate most fields. Among these pests are plant-parasit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/21957

Farmers’ Knowledge of Inter Annual Rainfall Variability and Adaptation Strategies in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

V. A. Agidi, S. M. Hassan, T. G. Baleri, M. Usman & V. N. Gabriel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study investigated farmers’ knowledge of inter annual rainfall variability and adaptation methods used in Nasarawa State. The questionnaire was used to generate data on four sections bothering on the socio-economic background of farmers, farming practices, knowledge of inter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40006