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Adoption of Cashless Transaction by the Farming Households in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India

A. Vidhyavathi, S. Padma Rani & S. Baliji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: The research study aims to study the level of adoption and factors influencing the adoption of cashless transaction by the farming households in farming and non-farm activities. Study Design and Methodology: A development index for Tamil Nadu districts, prioritizing e-infra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122306

A Critical and Comprehensive Study on Paddy Market Trends, Predictive Models, and Stability for Agricultural Revenue Enhancement

Damor Joyal Rupsinh, Tripti Verma & Krishna · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The way agricultural commodities' prices behave indicates how prices occasionally fluctuate between markets [1]. Comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the dynamics of paddy prices in Gujarat, emphasizing the importance of considering both short-term fluctuations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122302

Contingent Valuation of Forest Produce in High Altitude Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India

V. Kamala Vasu Deva Rao, Y. Radha, I. V. Y. Rama Rao, P. Bala Hussain Reddy & B. Ramana Murthy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study aims at estimating compound annual growth rate of forest area in the high altitude zone of Andhra Pradesh state. The study was based on secondary data, which were collected from various published and unpublished sources. The data related to forest area was colle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122300

A study on Standardization of Value-added Products of Fig Fruits Grown in Ballari District of Kalyana, Karnataka, India

Shilpa Huchchannanavar, Ramesh B. K., Vanishree S. & Udaykumar Nidoni · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The fig fruit, Ficus carica L., (Moraceae family) is one among the major fruit crops grown in Ballari district of Kalyana Karnataka. Due to rapid respiration rate and significant ethylene production fruits are climacteric and extremely perishable. Among the three varieties namely...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122301

Constraints in Implementation of Land Reforms Policies as Perceived by Agricultural Labourers of Erstwhile Cannanore District of Kerala, India

Namitha Reghunath & G. S. Sreedaya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Kerala state was formed in 1956 by the amalgamation of three political units Travancore, Cochin and Malabar and agrarian relations were developed independently in these three units. The term land reforms refers to the redistribution of agricultural land from existing public or pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122299

Exploring the Challenges and Constraints Encountered by Mushroom Growers in Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Study

Gayatri Pipaliya & M. A. Ansari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Mushroom cultivation has emerged as a promising and sustainable agricultural enterprise in many regions offering economic opportunities and nutritional benefits. Uttarakhand, a hilly state in Northern Himalayas of India, is known for its ecological diversity and rich biodiversity...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122297

Job Competence of Agricultural Extension Officers in Telangana State

V. Rama Krishna, R. S. Waghmare & M. K. Rathod · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The research was conducted in the Nalgonda district of Telangana state with the aim of assessing the job competence and job satisfaction of Agricultural Extension Officers. A total of 120 Agricultural Extension Officers were selected for the study from different Mandals within Na...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122298

Changes in the Land Use Pattern and Cropping Pattern among Different Gradients of Tiruchirapalli District – A Farm Level Analysis

E. Gayathri & K. Sita Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture plays a vital role in an Indian Economy. Changes in land use subsequently leading to decreased agricultural land in favour of the provision of residential accommodation in most urban settlements. The extent of land use is also influenced by technological changes over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112295

Willingness of Coconut Growers to Join Farmer Producer Companies in Western Tamil Nadu–An Exploratory Study

K. Kalidas, S. Nila, Priyadharshini & V. Sudesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Coconut, a versatile crop called as ‘Kalpaviriksha’ – A tree of Heaven. India, with the rich biodiversity of coconut, is the largest producer with 33.02 percent share or 22167 million nuts of the world's largest production of 67128 million nuts. But still, the farmers facing diff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112293

Information Seeking Behaviour of the Farmers of Haryana for the Adoption of Newly Released Wheat Varieties

Shikha Bhukal, Ella Rani, Vandana Verma, Mini Sharma & Diksha Rani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture, with its allied sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India.  Wheat is a prominent crop of India from the point of view of food security. It is a grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain which is a worldwide staple food. Despite re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112294

Weather Based Prediction Models for Disease and Pest Using Machine Learning: A Review

Dayana David · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Critical review of weather based prediction models of disease and pest attack on crops using machine learning (ML) algorithms are performed in the study. Since suitable weather conditions are the accelerators for the growth and spreading of disease or pest, the prediction models...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112290

Analysis Of Farmer's Attitude Towards Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Abhinav Singh, R. K. Doharey, Ritesh Singh & Shudhanshu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out in Gorakhpur and Basti District of eastern region of Uttar Pradesh state by conducting a personal interview with 400 FPOs members those were selected through proportionate random sampling technique from 10 FPOs and 20 members were selected from each of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112291

Determinants of Participation in Contract Farming among Smallholder Sorghum Farmers in Bondo Sub-County

Reinhard Bonnke Onyango, Job Kibiwot Lagat & John Olwande · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: This paper analyzed the socioeconomic and institution factors influencing participation in sorghum contract farming by smallholder farmers in Bondo, siaya county, Kenya. The study results are anticipated to encourage smallholder farmers to participate in sorghum commerciali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112292

Utilization of Social Media by Input Dealers for Information Need in Agriculture

Rakesh Roy & Victor Sarkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out with an objective to assess the utilization of social media as an information source in agriculture by the input dealers. The study was conducted with randomly selected 80 respondents from Malda district. The study shows that extension services in agricu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112289