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Socio-economic Profile of Beneficiaries of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) Project in Telangana, India

Boda Mahesh Naik, A.K. Singh & Saikat Maji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study aimed to examine the profile characteristics of farmers adopting Climate Resilient Agricultural (CRA) technologies under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project in the villages of Suryapet and Khammam districts, Telangana State, India....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92545

Assessing the Relationship between Profile Characteristics and Occupational Stress among the Farmers of Mahbubnagar District of Telangana State, India

K. Shravani, Seema Naberia, Sweety Mukherjee, Ananda K.R., Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Settipalli Sravani & B. Mounika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

For countries like India, where most agricultural households are small, marginal, medium, or semi-large, equitable agricultural growth is critical.  Today, agricultural performance in the country is a major cause of concern, as farming has become financially unsustainable, partic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92546

An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Banana in Middle Gujarat

R. S. Pundir, D. R. Vahoniya, Ritambhra Singh & Alvira Rajwadi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

India is the second largest producer of fruits in the world (horticultural statistics at a glance 2018) and area, production and productivity of banana has increased over the years in Gujarat as well as in middle Gujarat also. In middle Gujarat, banana is one of the major fruit c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92547

Impact of Muga Silkworm Culture in Augmenting Rural Income of Assam, India

Juri Konwar, Mridul Kumar Borthakur & Jublee Goswami · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Mugaculture is traditionally practiced by the rural population of Assam. Rearing of Muga silk worm is done by most of the villagers belonging to various districts of Assam as an additional source of income. Envisaging the prospects of Muga industry in Assam, the present work trie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92548

Preservation of Biodiversity and Sustainability of Ecosystem

Nibedita Mishra, Samik Kumar Pradhan, Santanu Kumar Patra, ChitrasenaPadhy, KausikPradhan & Sayan Ghosh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Sustainable agriculture and biodiversity have a significant impact on human well-being, ecological resilience, and food security. They are closely related aspects of the future of our planet.It promotes the stability and functioning of ecosystems, providing numerous ecosystem ser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92549

Cross-generational Analysis of Consumer Behaviour towards Convenience Foods: A Study of Convenience Foods in Kerala

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

Aims: From customs dating back thousands of years to contemporary conveniences, food has always played a significant role in our societies. As we travel through history, we can see the tremendous change that has paved the way for the emergence of convenience foods in our lives. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92550

Study of Bajra Production in Solapur District, India: An Economic Perspective

S. N. Ingle, S. S. Thakare, P. D. Peshattiwar & J. B. Durge · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study examined the economics of Bajra production in Solapur district between 2021-22 using primary data. The study employed stratified and purposive random sampling data technics to select 90 bajra farmers through the use of well-structured questionnaire. The result shows th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92551

Profile Characteristics of Fertilizer Dealers in Kerala, India

Sathishwaran R., Helen S. & Darsana S. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In India, about 75 percent of the population is dependent directly or indirectly on the agricultural and allied sectors. Around 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture development not only involves crop production but also, the develo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92552

Efficiency and Performance of Different Fish Marketing Channels in Raichur District of Karnataka, India

Prashanth B, Shashidhara K. K, C Vaishnavi, S B Goudappa, B S Reddy & Sudhakar A C · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in India's economic growth, with fish farming being one of the earliest and most critical methods of food production. Every year the production of fish has been increasing. When compared to the advancements made in fish production, India's fish ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92542

Mobile Technology for Farmers: An Overview of Agricultural Apps

Parashuram Kambale, Dharma Raj B M, Dayanand Patil & Ganavi N R · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

A growing trend in agriculture is the use of mobile applications or apps on smartphones. Through the apps, farmers may obtain all information and answers with a single tap. Information about pests and diseases, scheme-related facts and the specifics of the package of practices ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92543

Agrarian Distress in Indian Agriculture: Causes, Socio-economic Consequences and Coping Strategies

Leela Krishna Chaithanya, G. Sreeja Reddy, Sukanya Barua, Anu.J & Manoj Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Agrarian distress is the economic, political and social challenges faced by the farmers and rural communities due to factors such as low crop yields, fluctuating prices of agricultural produce, high input costs, indebtedness, and lack of access to credit, markets, and infrastruct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92540

Determination of Adoption Traits and Key Production Constraints of Improved Maize Varieties Using Participatory Research Appraisal

Charles Afriyie-Debrah, Priscilla Francisco Ribeiro, Elvis Agyei Obeng, Eric Baffoe, Philip Yaw Debrah & Francisca Owusu Amoah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Introduction: Maize is a staple crop critical to the food security and livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the availability of improved maize varieties, adoption rates among farmers remain suboptimal. Understanding the traits that drive a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92536

A Review on Financial Literacy for Farmer-educate to Empower

Nallapati Sai Anjana, Rajesh Kasrija, R.K. Sharma & Veenu Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The volume of farming community in the world ranges upto 30% [1]. India is a significant global contributor in the agriculture industry. Agriculture and allied sectors are the main source of livelihood to about 55% of India’s population. Of the country's population engaged in agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92537

Determinants of Farmers' Awareness and Perspectives on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Southern Tamil Nadu, India

Reddyprasanna Diyyala, N Venkatesa Palanichamy, D Murugananthi, V Geethalakshmi & M Rajavel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Farmers in India face numerous risks that significantly impact their crop production, highlighting the need for effective crop insurance. Recognizing the limitations of the existing crop insurance system, the Government of India initiated the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMF...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92538