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Rate of Adoption and Diffusion of Dairy Innovations by the Dairy Farmers in Andhrapradesh

G. Triveni, G. R. K. Sharma, Ch. Satyanarayana, K. Sarjan Rao & T. Raghunandhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Rate of adoption in the present study refers to the acceptance and application by a respondent, some or all the innovations recommended in the package of selected dairy innovations. Rate of diffusion is operationalized as the time taken by the dairy farmer to implement the innova...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i930405

Study on Consumer Buying Behavior, Awareness and Preference for A2 Milk in Hyderabad, India

Vadapally Mounika, B. Ganesh Kumar, . Seema & K. Supriya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Now-a-days almost all trending milk start-ups were following the principles and practices of age-old people. Indians were known to consume the desi milk since ages which is categorized as A2 milk. The concept of A2 milk has again trended when people started realizing the benefits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i930404

Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Tools for Sharing of Agricultural Related Information in Osun State: Implications for Rural Information Needs

Saheed Ige Adetunbi, A. T. Kareem & B. A. Oyebamiji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study was motivated by the need to harness technological advancement to enhance agricultural production in Osun State. The study assessed the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) tools for sharing of agricultural related information in Osun State,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i930402

Perception of Recipients of Agricultural Science Education of Agriculture and Agribusiness: A Survey

Olufemi Adeyemi Owoade · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Effort of government at all levels to transform agricultural sector in Nigeria and diversify the economy from oil required that Nigeria educated youth should be persuaded to take active roles in the process. As youth have latent potential to overcome some major constraints to imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i930403

Participatory Livelihood Analysis as an Alternative Method for Agricultural Extension Needs-Assessment: Case of a Rural Community in Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The well-being of the rural population globally has been associated with the performance and resilience of the agriculture sector. The sector continually requires new needs-based knowledge and technologies. It has become necessary to empower the rural communities through a wider...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830400

A Comparative Study on the Indigenous Traditional Animal Husbandry Practices among Four Major Animal Rearing Tribal Population of Wayanad District, Kerala

M. J. Abhiram & R. L. Rathish · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aim: The present study was taken up to gain insights on the husbandry practices of four major animal rearing tribal communities of Wayanad district namely, Adiyan, Kuruma, Urali and Kattunaykka, tribes. Study Design: Details regarding animals reared method and purpose of rearing,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830399

Socio-Economic Status of Pineapple Growers in Moulvibazar District of Bangladesh

Tumpa Datta, Jiban Krishna Saha, Mohammad Ataur Rahman, Muslima Akter & Md. Rashid Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Socio-economic indicators are significant for determining the overall lifestyle of the Pineapple Growers. The study examines the different socio-economic variables of the pineapple farmers. The researchers selected the Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar district purposively and pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830398

Development of a Test to Measure the Knowledge Level of Small Tea Growers on Scientific Tea Cultivation Practices

Suman Parasar, Pabitra Kumar Das, Indrajit Barman, Kangkana Borah & Shabnam Sultana · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The present study was conducted to construct and standardize a test to measure the knowledge level of small tea growers on scientific technology on tea cultivation. The major steps followed for developing the test were construction of items, primary and final selection of items t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830397

Potential of Climate Smart Agriculture in Preventing Post Harvest Loses: Instant Fufu Powder Production among Rural Women in Oyo State, Nigeria

F. I. Olagunju, R. O. Babatunde & R. J. Adeojo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study focused on creation of market opportunities of instant fufu powder for smallholder women farmers in Oriire local government, Oyo state, Nigeria. The purpose of the project at the rural level was to ensure creation and encouragement of more of off-farm activities like p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830396

The Most Important Agricultural Products that Sudan Exports and the Mechanisms to Develop

Adil Hassan Ibrahim, Eko Priyo Purnomo & Ajree D. Malawani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study is dealing with the most essential agricultural products that Sudan exports them abroad and looks for the mechanisms of developing and improving for those products. The purpose of this paper is to find out the agricultural products that Sudan should depend on them as a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830395

Analysis of Effects of House Rodents among Farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

P. G. Kughur, E. T. Yanjoh & T. E. Ogbu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study analyzed the effects of house rodents among farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Data were collected from primary source through the administration of structured questionnaire on 190 farmers' selected using a purposive random sampling te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830393

Assessment of Technology and Yield Gap of Chickpea in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

M. P. Singh, Mukesh Chand, B. K. Gupta, B. P. Mishra, Amit Mishra, . Gaurav & Sunil Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India is a major pulse producer in the Indian subcontinent. The agriculture production, particularly, pulses have been playing a great role in strengthening the economic conditions and are the source of livelihood of Bundelkhand region of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830391

Analytical Study of Plastic Mulching in Tuberose and Melons in Dharmapuri District of Tamilnadu

K. Indhumathi, P. S. Shanmugam & M. Sangeetha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Dharmapuri is a versatile district with a wide variety of crop diversity from millets to vegetables under protected cultivation. Tuberose and melons are livelihood crops for small and marginal farmers with limited irrigation water source. About 80% of the cost of cultivation is s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830390

Factors Influencing the Buying Behavior of Hybrid Paddy Seed Growers

Rashmi Pandey, Senthil Vinayagam, M. Krishnan & K. Akhila · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study was on factors influencing buying behavior of the hybrid paddy seed growers among selected districts of Bihar with following objectives source and level of awareness, buying behavior of farmers and promotion of sales at retail level. The 155 farmers were selected from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i830389