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How Do Arable Crop Farmers’ Adapt to Climate Change? New Evidence from Nigeria

Orgu, Kenneth Chima, Esiobu Nnaemeka Success, Björn Ole Sander, Jauhar Ali, Ryan Rogelio Romasanta, Varunseelan Murugaiyan, Nwaiwu Juan Chinatu, Adikaibe Paschal Chukwunonso, Ruby Patrick Ekpereka, Emeruwa Azuoma Mag, Akande Stella Ndidi, Chiemeka Cabrin Ifeoma, Okoroafor Uchechi Nwakaego, Ezema Patience & Okenwa-Onuobia Ifeyinwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In Nigeria, climate change is not a new phenomenon and arable crop production is vulnerable to climate change. Arable crop farmers have always responded to climate change with local strategies believed to be climate-smart. Arable crop farmers' knowledge of climate change is an im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42396

Comparative Analysis of Organic and Conventional Tomato cultivation in North-Western Himalayas

Shaminder Kumar, RS Prasher, Nisha Devi & Sanjeev Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was carried out in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. Primary data have been collected through survey method for the agricultural year 2018-19. Using the purposive sampling technique, the districts and villages were selected based on the highest area under or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42397

Community Engagement in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Analysis at the Grassroots in Rural Tanzania: A Case of Visual Problem Appraisal for AIDS and Rural Development

Innocent Mathias Busindeli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Missed grounded analysis of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Analysis (HIV/AIDS) at the grassroots level has led to the persistence of the pandemic in rural areas. This pseudo-experimental study aimed to explore the potentiality of Visual Problem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42394

Awareness of Rural Customers about Different Green Banking Services in Punjab, India

Neeraj Gupta, Ritu Mittal Gupta & Anjali Negi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Environmental degradation has become the major concern nowadays being faced by mankind. The role of banks in energy saving and cutting emissions is well established in developed economies. Green banking is a vital step in this direction which enriches economic growth without comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42395

Agriculture 4.0: Smart Revolution of the Future Farming Sector

Sonali Kokale, Deepsikha, Paritosh Nath, Satyam Rathod & Arvind Kumar Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

According to research, some agricultural professionals are worried about the use of some smart technologies.  Some studies claim that agricultural cultures may be “Rescripted” in unfavorable ways, and there is precedence to imply that the general public is apprehensive about radi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42392

Has the Consumer Perception Changed? An Overview of Consumer Behavior towards Organized Retail Sectors in Kolkata, India

S. Sinha & Md. H. Ali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The research paper focuses on the change of consumers’ perception towards purchasing different commodities in the organized retail outlets of Kolkata. The study revealed that the behaviour of a consumer towards a particular outlet mainly depends upon factors like product availabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42393

To Determine the Influence of Farmer’s Educational Level on Adoption of Agricultural Water Management Practices in Rongai Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya

Mercy Wagaitheri Mwangi, Susan M. Wanyaga Mwaniki & Fredrick Ngesa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Water is a critical input for agricultural production and therefore, plays an important role in food security. There are different practices that can aid in managing water used for agriculture. Some of these agricultural water management practices are; rain water harvesting, irri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42391

A Study of Acreage Dynamics and Crop Variability in the Horticultural Sector of ODOP Scheme of Madhya Pradesh, India

Poonam Chaturvedi, Ankita Rajput, Veena Rathore & Aditya Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The objective of the present study was to analyse the dynamics of acreage of major horticultural crops included under the ODOP scheme in Madhya Pradesh. The research methodology used for the purpose of analysing the data includes absolute change, relative change, compound annual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42390

Assessing the Public Perceptions of Media Coverage for Pesticides Use in the Agriculture Sector of India

Ajay Kumar, Vinit Yadav, Roshan Mastana, Bharat Singh Ghanghas & Anil Kumar Rohila · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Present research employs a survey method to explore the intricate relationship between media exposures and public perceptions of pesticide use in agriculture. A well-structured Google questionnaire was shared for data collection from the participants belonging to the northern dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32385

Price Dynamics of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) in India

Ajmal S, S. Rohith, Unniravisankar P & Osman Nabay · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The development of society depends on several core elements, including food, livelihood, nutritional security, and healthcare. To gain insight into the dynamics and volatility of prices of top crops, a study was conducted analysing wholesale monthly price data for selected states...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32387

Determinants of Women in Post- Production Agri-value Chain Activities on Group Participation in Njoro and Molo Sub-counties, Nakuru County, Kenya

Ikonya Judith Engurat, Benjamin K. Mutai & George Owuor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The Kenyan government has been promoting group participation to enhance agricultural productivity through marketing and financial access to improve livelihoods. Groups have also been valued for their ability to foster social capital and collective actions. However, women's involv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32389

Constraints Faced by Farmers in Supply Chain Management of Onion in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, India

G. Bhavitha & P. Bala Hussain Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Onion is one of India's most highly watched agricultural commodities. Onion prices have a direct impact on the average person's consumption basket. After China, India is second in terms of area and production, and third in terms of export. The market is critical to the success of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32383

Cultivating Household Food Security through Resource – Use Efficiency among Cash Crop Farmers: Evidence from Tobacco Producers in Uganda

Dick Chune Midamba, Kevin Okoth Ouko, Fredrick Ochieng Ouya & Accram Jjengo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition cases have been reported among farmers who prioritize cash crops such as tobacco. This is as a result of inefficient allocation of farm resources to tobacco production, with little or no allocation to staple food crops. To increase food p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32384

Gender Livelihood Strategies among Farmers’ Household in Kano State, Nigeria

Amina Aminu Idris & Ali Abdullahi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Gender-based livelihood continues to be one of the most prevalent issues facing Nigerian households, with implications in virtually every industry. This study accessed the gender-based livelihood strategies of farmers’ households in Kano State, Nigeria. The research was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32382

Co-decided Agriculture Information Radio Program Needs: A Case Study of Women Crop Farmers in Dodoma City, Tanzania

Stella Libent, Rasel Madaha & Innocent Busindeli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The shift from top-down radio programming to co-decision-making, aimed at capturing listeners' needs, has been significant. However, there is a notable gap in studies assessing how gender considerations factor into radio programming for listeners' needs. This study addresses this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32379