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Growing Sustainably: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Horticulture in India

Prerna Deka & Nibir Pratim Choudhury · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In India's bustling terrain, peri-urban areas face neglect, unplanned growth, and environmental damage. As urbanisation encroaches on agricultural land, the competition for resources grows. This article delves into the complex tapestry of challenges and opportunities in urban and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32380

A Study on the Constraints faced by the Vegetable Growers in Mallawan Block of Hardoi District in Uttar Pradesh, India

Shivam Singh, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Shani Kumar Singh, Harish Chandra Singh, Rohit & Abhijeet · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Training is the analytical process for human resource development as well as also playsan essential role in hastening of particular attitude among human behaviours. Moreover, training is a tool for accomplishingintervention of thelevel of human resource, that becomesincreasingly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32376

Exploring the Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Sub Assistant Agricultural Officers in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

A. B. M. Sohel Mahmud, Md. Faruq Hasan, Md. Abu Sayed Mondol, Atia Shahin, Susmita Sarmin & Md. Rezaul Karim · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Ensuring job satisfaction is imperative due to its constructive impact on employee welfare, motivation, and output. Exploring the SAAOs’ extent of job satisfaction and finding out the influences of different socio-economic factors towards their job satisfaction, were the aims of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32377

Livestock Risks and Indemnity Insurance in the West Region, Cameroon

Emmanuel Ebai Enow Oben, Humphrey Ngala Ndi & Louis Bernard Tchuikoua · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Several risks threaten poultry and pig farming in the West Region of Cameroon. Notwithstanding, the absence of insurance has limited farmers’ risk management options and prevented them from bouncing back rapidly from significant losses. This research explores poultry and pig farm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32378

Differentiated Analysis of the Occupational Integration of Young Agricultural Bachelor Degree Holders in Agricultural Entrepreneurship: Case Study from the University of Abomey-Calavi in the Republic of Benin

Tèko Augustin Kouévi, Gaïane Naïla Dagnon, Esaïe Gandonou, Rose Omari, Yves Zountchégbé Magnon & Rigobert Cocou Tossou · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

At a time when agricultural entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized as a crucial alternative to unemployment and underemployment, particularly in developing countries, it is becoming imperative to have baseline or reference information on entry into the agricultural entrepren...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32375

Relationship between the Personal Characteristics of Teachers and their Extent of Utilization of Different ICT Tools

Vikas Kumar, I. M. Khan, S. S. Sisodia, R. N. Sharma & Geetesh Mishra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

ICT has the ability to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world scenario. They may use ICT as a tool to identify, analyze, exchange and present information as per their need. The study was conducted in three purposively selected agricultural universities in Rajasthan. Three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32374

Gender Intra-Household Dynamics Comparison of Paddy Profitability Due to the Adoption of Improved Agriculture Technology

Namsifu Selemani Balula & Hamad Mahamud Ngaiza · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

To compare gender intra-household dynamics of paddy profitability due to the adoption of improved agriculture technology. The study used secondary information gathered from 1,184 Tanzanian households in 2020. The gross margin return was used, and a two-sample t-test with equal va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32373

Fostering Expertise: Designing and Standardizing a Knowledge Test for Agricultural Scientists

Aaysha Kamar & S. Helen · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study adheres to a methodology for creating and standardizing test items designed to assess the knowledge of Agricultural scientists. Initially, 75 test items were identified through literature review. Subsequently, through consultation with experts, a refined set of 60 items...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22371

Profile Characteristics of Khasi Tribal Farmers Engaging in Collection and Management of Non-Timber Forest Products in Meghalaya, India

Deinichwa Dkhar & K. P. Raghuprasad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Tribal farmers belong to indigenous communities and engage in agricultural activities, agroforestry or even non-timber forest product harvesting as their primary livelihood. These farmers are part of ethnic groups with distinct traditions, languages and social structures. Therefo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i32372

Enhancing Groundnut Productivity in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh: Identifying Constraints and Developing Adaptation Strategies

M. Mallikarjun, M Harini, K Balaji Naik, E Sireesha, V Yugandhar & C Radha Kumari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

India is a world leader in groundnut farming. A purposive and random sampling technique was used for the study and conducted in KVK operated mandals of Anantapur and Satya Sai district. Ten mandals of KVK operational area were selected purposively where Cluster Front-Line Demonst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22370

A Framework for Data Collection and Management to Support the Comprehensive Development of African Agriculture

Tèko Augustin Kouévi, Gaïane Naïla Dagnon, Céphas O. E. A. Djossouvi, Laured Marin Tossa, Adi Mama, Rigobert Cocou Tossou & Davo Simplice Vodouhê · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Agriculture is a key source of food and health for humanity. However, the hazardous way this activity is still cared for in some developing countries like the Republic of Benin, with poor quality farming data collection mechanisms, can guarantee neither quality and sustainability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22369

An Economic Analysis of Production of Cowpea in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh, India

Chandra Kumar Singroul, Ajay Tegar & V. K. Choudhery · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The research entitled “An Economic Analysis of Production of Cowpea in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh, India” was done with the specific objectives to work out the cost and returns of cowpea in the study area, The survey for specified objective was conducted in Takhatpur and B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22368

Analysis of Soil Health Card awareness and Constraints among Farmers in Vidarbha Region

Ashish Homraj Lade, Sagar Nandulal Ingle, Kevin Gawali & Priya Gadge · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study is conducted to assess the awareness levels of farmers regarding the Soil Health Card and identify the constraints they encountered in utilizing its information in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state. The research was conducted in Chandrapur district, specifically...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22367

Examining the Power of Accumulation: A Case Study of the Lavera Project by Ambala Farmers Producer Company Limited in Haryana, India

Tribhuwan Singh Rajpurohit, Anil Kumar, Girish Rajpurohit, Rohtash Kumar & Ravindra Choudhary · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The concept behind Farmer Producer Organizations is that farmers, who are the producers of Agricultural products, can form groups and register themselves under the Indian Companies Act. 1956. The aim is to enhance farmer's income, capacity building, and competitiveness and increa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22366

Growth Dynamics of vegetable crops in Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka, India: An Economic Analysis

M. Ashwini & H. Lokesha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was initiated in the Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts of Karnataka with the overall objective of assessing the growth in production and allocation of the area under vegetables in situations. The study was based on time series data collected from the Directorat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i22363