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Effect of Socio-economic Factors on Level of use of Improved Maize Varieties in Bungoma County, Kenya

Makokha S. N., Emongor R., Wanjira J. K., Nzuve F., Taracha C. O. & Gitonga E. T. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Maize is Kenya’s primary staple food, where 75% of producers are smallholder farmers. Maize consumption exceeds production with imports bridging the gap. Improved maize varieties have been adopted by smallholder farmers but the deficit gap still exists. The study’s objective was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12346

Comprehensive Analysis of Kisan Call Centre in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu, India

D. Periyar Ramasamy, K. Geetha, V. Radhakrishnan & Iniya V. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The farmer may come across a number of information sources but they pursue only few of them depending upon the availability and the ease of use. Countering the importance and facts in view the present study was undertaken in Trichy district. 90 farmers from Manachanallur block we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12347

Exploring the Constrained Faced by Farmer in Use of ICT Mediated Extension Services in Arghakhanchi District of Nepal

Parmita Poudel & Kalyan Ghadei · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

A study was conducted to find out the profile characteristics of the respondents and constraints faced by farmers in usages of ICTs mediated extension services by the farmers of Arghakhanchi district of Nepal in 2020.  A total of 180 farmers were randomly selected for the study f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12348

Economics of Mundu Chilli Cultivation in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu, India

N. Kiruthika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Globally Indian chillies dominates the international chilli market. India holds the title for being the world's biggest producer, consumer, and exporter of chili. Indian chilli is considered to be world-famous for important commercial qualities of colour and pungency levels. In T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12345

Analyzing the Seasonal Variations and Price Trends in Major Onion Markets of India

H. B. Parmar, Upasana D. Bhopala & M. G. Dhandhalya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study was conducted about to analyse the onion price trend, seasonality and correlation in major markets of larger onion producing states of India with a study period of twenty years for onion crops (2001 to 2020). These data were collected from various portals such as APEDA,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12343

Challenges of Small Enterprise Beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation: An Organization Work for Rural Development in Bangladesh

M. R. Islam, M. S. Ali, M. H. Kabir & M. A. T. Mia · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The major purpose of the study is to determine the extent of the problems faced by the small enterprise beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF) on their socio-economic development and to explore the relationships between the socio-economic characteristics of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12344

Factors Influencing Purchase Decision of Jackfruit Products in Thiruvananthapuram District

Arathi S. M. & Ushadevi K. N. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aim: Jackfruit is popularly known as a poor man's fruit in the eastern and southern parts of India. In India, Kerala is the largest jackfruit-producing state. Beyond its nutritional benefits, jackfruit has received attention for its significant environmental and economic benefits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12342

Awareness and Attitude of beneficiaries towards Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme in Prakasham District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Gonugunta Madhumitha Rama Tulasi, V. K. Singh, Siguram Rohith & Vavilala Priyanka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was carried out using Ex-post facto research design as the event had already occurred. The study was conducted during 2021-22 by selecting state Andhra Pradesh and district Prakasham as the researcher hales to this region and also due to low literacy levels ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12341

Human Capital, Migration and Remittance in Developing Countries: A General Equilibrium Approach

Lili Gao, Lihui Chen & Dianshuang Wang · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The paper develops a three-sector model with Harris–Todaro type unemployment to examine the consequences of an increase of migrants’ human capital on remittance within a small open dual economy. By using indirect utility functions, the paper endogenizes the remittance. The theore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12339

A Multifunctional Perspective to Explain the Survival of Neglected Plants: The Case of the Sweet Potato in Benin

Olaïgbé Hounkpatin & Ismail Moumouni-Moussa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Neglected crops have great potential to improve agricultural diversity and contribute to food security. In Benin, sweet potato is one of these crops that is still not widely adopted. Although the benefits of sweet potato are widely known, it is only grown on small areas in Benin....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122332

Multiple-Driving Paths of Saving and Investment in Regional Gross Domestic Product of Southern Ethiopia

Meja, Merihun Fikru, Akmel Muhammed, Mubarek Awole, Almaz Tale, Zekarias Zassa, Kifle Abraham & Maseresha Taddele · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Despite an increase in overall economy of the country, saving and investment is still low. As the result, this study was undertaken to factor out the contribution of savings and investment on the regional economic growth of the study area. Cross-sectional data was used for analys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122333

Application of Indigenous Technological Knowledge (ITK) for Plant Disease Management in Tamil Nadu, India

K. Yamunarani, S. Sangeetha, V. Dhanushkodi, K. Chitra & K. Dhanalakshmi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Most of the farmers in our country highly depend on chemical pesticides and fungicides to control pests and diseases in agriculture and horticultural crops. Abundant usage of these pesticides in crop fields causes harmful effects to human beings as well as to other living organis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122334

Indonesian Coffee Development Path: Production and International Trade

Jongkers Tampubolon, Albina Ginting, Hotden L. Nainggolan & Juli Ritha Tarigan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: The objectives of this study are (i) to compare Indonesia's coffee production efficiency among the top five world coffee-producing countries, (ii) to analyze Indonesia's coffee competitiveness against major world coffee producers in the international market, and (iii) to an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122335

Knowledge Level of Tribal Farmers on Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products in Meghalaya, India

Deinichwa Dkhar & K. P. Raghuprasad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study entitled “Knowledge Level of Tribal Farmers on Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products in Meghalaya” aimed to explore the knowledge level of tribal farmers regarding the processing of NTFPs, to find out the relationship between knowledge and profile characteristics of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122336

Organic Farming: The New Success Mantra for Sustainable Agriculture

V. Deepthi, E. Karuna Sree, G. Shali Raju, A. Devivaraprasad Reddy, K. Venkata Subbaiah, M. Raghavendrareddy & K. Venkata Satish · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Organic farming avoids investment in costly chemicals and pesticides. Mrs Neerukonda Satyanarayana adopted organic farming from the year 2015-16. He attended various trainings organized by the Department of Agriculture and Krishi vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem. After that he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122337