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Government Agriculture Schemes in India: A Review

Gagan Tripathi, Arpit Dhodia, Anmol Giri, Veena Rathore, Aman Verma, Anoop Shukla & Lalit Kumar Verma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The agricultural sector plays a vital role in India's economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To promote sustainable growth, improve farm productivity, and uplift the livelihoods of fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112261

Perceived Effectiveness of the Mobile Applications in Agriculture in Terms of Availability, Acceptance, Usage and Satisfaction

Machapathri Praneeth, Arun Kumar S. & Suresha R. S. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The rapid advancement of mobile technology has revolutionized various sectors, including agriculture. Mobile applications have emerged as promising tools to enhance agricultural practices by providing farmers with convenient access to vital information and services. This study ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112257

The Individual Youth-related Factors Influencing the Extent of Youth Engagement in Development Interventions in Western Kenya

Samuel Omondi Osike, Robert Kabumbuli & Achilles Ssewaya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This paper discusses the factors affecting how much the youth are engaged in development programmes. Despite development interventions that the government and its partners have embarked on to promote youth development in Kenya, there is room for improvement in youth engagement. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i112256

Training Need Assessment of Rythu Bharosa Kendra (RBK) Staff of SPSR Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India

S. Lokesh Babu, K. Kiran Kumar Reddy, M. C. Obaiah, G. Lalitha Siva Jyothi & B. Mukunda Rao · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted during the year 2022-23 by following Ex-Post-Facto research design with objective of studying the Training Need Assessment of Rythu Bharosa Kendra (RBK) Staff of SPSR Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 120 RBK staff of SPSR Nello...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102252

Understanding Consumer Behavior in the Organic Food Market: Perceptions, Preferences and Purchase Factors

Kalyani, R. & Prabhavathi, Y. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In light of the increasing consumer interest in health-conscious choices, particularly organic food products, this study aims to investigate the perceptions, preferences, and motivations that drive Indian consumers to purchase organic food items. Primary data was obtained from a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102253

Unravelling the Challenges in Cotton Processing Industries: A Comprehensive Constraint Analysis

Shwetha M. N., I. Shakuntala Devi, T. Lavanya & A. Meena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The textile industry is one of India's oldest industries and has been there for a long time. Cotton has a major economic influence in India, where it is mostly used in the textile sector. One of the most often produced and exported items from India is cotton yarn. The goal of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102254

Small-Scale Chicken Farmers’ Use of Social Media to Access Market Information in Arusha City, Tanzania

Juma Almasi, Dismas L. Mwaseba, Ahmad K. Athman & Gosbert L. Shausi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the small-scale chicken farmer’s use of social media platforms to access market information in Arusha city, Tanzania. Data were collected between June and August 2022 from 260 small-scale chicken farmers (SSCFs). Among these, 130 were Kuku Uch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102255

The Role of ICT in Effective Dissemination of Extension Information among Women Livestock Farmers in North West Region of Cameroon

Loveline Enjoh Forbang & Kinsam James · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Over the past years, extensive efforts have been made throughout the world to provide female farmers with effective, suitable technology, training, and information.  As a result, positive effects are beginning to show in agricultural production and family welfare. But the success...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102245

A Study on Constraints in Consumption of Organic Products and Green Marketing in Varanasi District of Uttar Pradesh

Rakesh Kumar Mishra, Ameesh John Stephen, Bhavna Singh & Asish S. Noel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Any factor or factors inhibiting or limiting individuals or groups from adopting any intervention or achieving a goal can be defined as constraint. It can be external factor as well as internal factors. This study looked at the limitations of green marketing and the consumption o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102246

Population Dynamics of Major Insect Pests Associated with Karanja (Pongomia pinnata L.) Pierre Based Agroforestry System

Bhagwat Prasad Pandre, Manoher Saryam, Shailendra Bhalawe, Rameshwar Ahirwar, R. Bajpai & Pooja Jena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

A study was carried out at Jabalpur (M.P.), India on the population dynamics of the major inspect pests in Karanja (Pongomia pinnata L.) Pierre in 40 provenances intercropped with soybean. Three major insect pests namely leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii), white fly (Bemissia tabaci)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102247

A Study on Personal Demographic Traits of Self-help Group Members (SHG) under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in Lakhimpur Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Yogesh Kumar, R. K. Doharey, N. R. Meena, Vishal Yadav, Aman Verma & Gaurav Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in Nighasan and Pasgawan block of Lakhimpur kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, by personal interview with 100 respondents; They were selected through proportionate random sampling technique from two selected gram panchayat and 10 SHGs from each gram panchaya...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102248

Agricultural Assistants’ Perceptions towards their Roles: A Case Study from Southern Province of Zambia

Emmanuel Chikalipa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Studies have been conducted in Africa to assess camp extension officers’ perception towards their roles, however, little is known about agricultural assistants' perceptions towards their roles, as per government job description in Zambia. It was a cross-sectional qualitative stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102249

An Analysis on Performance of Mango Production in India

Balaganesh G. & Gururaj Makarabbi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Horticulture has become major role in Indian agriculture as it contributes 33 per cent towards Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture by enhancing farmers’ income and providing rural employment which is a pathway for rural development. Fruits and vegetable crops share major produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102250

Involvement of Women Dairy Farmers in Decision Making Regarding Dairy Farm Activities in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India

V. Keerthi, A. Anitha, K. Ananda Rao & K. Sudhakar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

An investigation was carried out to study the decision making of 225 women dairy farmers regarding dairy farm activities in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The data was collected by administering the interview schedule to the respondents. The data collected during the period o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102251

The Role of Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) Towards Doubling Farmers' Income: The Case of Kerala, India

Syam Krishnan R. & Rathakrishnan L. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This paper describes the proactive interventions and positive impacts made by SFAC Kerala in the agribusiness sector. As we all know, doubling farmers' income is the main target of the country's agriculture sector during this period. SFAC Kerala also strives to achieve the same g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102242