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Assessment of Knowledge of Pomegranate Growers of Banaskantha District, Gujarat on Pomegranate Production Technology

Pushpraj Singh, V. K. Patel, C. K. Desai & A. T. Chaudhary · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: To assess the knowledge level of pomegranate growers in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, regarding pomegranate production technology both before and after training programme. Study Design: No experimental quantitative ex post facto research. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102225

Profile Characteristics of Extension Personnel in Association with Attitude towards the Service Delivery System of Agro Service Centres

Safna Vatakke Kandy Meethal & B. Seema · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The attitude of extension personnel towards the service delivery system of Agro Service Centres is developed based on their work experience in Agro Service Centres and the response they have received from the beneficiary farmers for the services they have been extended to them. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102226

An Analytical Study to Measure the Adoption Level of Recommended Practices Followed by Potato Growers in Punjab, India

Amandeep Kaur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in Amritsar District of Punjab. Multistage sampling technique was followed for the selection of respondents. In this study, the findings revealed that among the potato growers most of respondents had adopted recommended varieties, Among the  potato growers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102227

Evaluating Constraints-Faced by Farmers in the Adoption of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana in Rajasthan State of India

Laksheeta Chauhan, Manmeet Kaur, Subhash Chandra & Rishi Dev Jaryal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Among all the states of India, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification, followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Rajasthan state of India is well known for its rainfed areas in which agriculture is a gambler of Indian monsoon and it can act as a potentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102228

Assessing Women Farmers' Perceptions of Farmer Producer Organizations: A Special Reference to Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India

Sasikanth R. & Ravichandran S. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: This research aims to assess the perceptions of women farmers regarding Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), with a specific focus on women-based FPOs in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. The primary objective is to contribute to the development of more effective and sustainab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102219

Transforming Agriculture through Radio in Selected Value Chains in Nakuru County, Kenya

Karimi-Maina P. W., Nkurumwa. A & Mungai N. W. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The objective of this paper is to identify performance requirements and the knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps that the agricultural programme at Egerton Radio (101.7 FM) can address for farmers to improve adoption of technologies. The study used a participatory action researc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102220

Socio-Economic Profile of the Krishi Vignan Kendra Rural Youth Trainees in Western Part of Uttar Pradesh, India

Chandra Shekhar Prajapati, L. B. Singh, D. K. Singh, R. N. Yadav, R. B. Yadav, Vavilala Priyanka & Rishabh Yadav · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present research study was carried out during 2022-23 to known the Socio-economic profile of the Krishi Vignan Kendra rural youth trainees in Western part of Uttar Pradesh. Out of 20 Krishi Vignan Kendras (KVKs) under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102221

Costs, Returns, Resource Use Efficiency of American Cotton Production in Irrigated North Western Plain Zone of Rajasthan, India

Pradeep Kumar & R. S. Shekhawat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out at Irrigated North Western Plain Zone 1b of Rajasthan in agricultural year 2012-13. This zone covers about 80 percent of the total area of cotton in the state. The study focused on the cost and return, efficiency of resource use and problems faced by the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102222

Analysis of the Marketing Status of Insecticide Brands and Buying Behavior of Chilli Growers in Rajkot District, Gujarat, India

N. V. Faldu, L. R. Dubey, N. G. Savaliya, V. R. Chudasama & R. P. Modi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was undertaken in Gondal, Jamkandorna, Upleta and Dhoraji talukas of Rajkot district, as all four talukas have higher areas under chilli cultivation. A total of 120 chilli growers and 20 insecticide dealers were selected with the help of a multistage sampling me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102217

Individual and Group Characteristics of Self-help Group Members in Uttarakhand, India

Pragya Goswamy, S. K. Kashyap, G. S. Kushwaha, V. L. V. Kameswari & Neelam Bhardwaj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

  Self-Help groups have a key role in empowering their members and have emerged as a potential tool for agricultural extension; however, they also face a few constraints. To understand the intervention point for strengthening SHGs by exploring its various dimensions and overcomin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102218

Economic Analysis of Plant Growth Promoter - Pulse Magic Application on Pigeonpea Production in Karnataka, India

Pooja M., Lokesh G. B., Jagrati B. Deshmanya, Suresh K. & S. N. Bhat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L) mill. sp.) is one of the major pulse crops of the tropics and sub-tropics and has several unique characteristics. The study was conducted in the Raichur district of Kalyan Karnataka region. Pulse Magic is a combi product, released by the University of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102215

Problem Faced by Students of SKNAU, Jobner Regarding Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)

Reshma Yadav, R. N. Sharma, J. P. Yadav, B. S. Badhala, Divya Choudhary & Kamlesh Choudhary · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The students READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) programme aims to provide rural entrepreneurship awareness, practical experience in real-life situation in rural agriculture and creating awareness to undergraduate students about practical agriculture and a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102216

Designing and Validation of e-module on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)

Prashant, Sangeetha V. & Chaithra N. R. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

There is less awareness about health and nutrition problems and at the same time lack of availability of relevant and credible modules for ready reference for the needy people in India. This has aggravated the health and nutrition problems among rural women. The very low ratio of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102212

Core Skills and Competencies for Inclusion in the Curriculum for Effective Performance of Extension Professionals

M. Shivamurthy, A. Madhushree & Itigi Prabhakar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Changing situations and developments in agriculture in the 21st century demands extension workers to be equipped with a diverse set of competencies. Extension workers’ ability to adapt, communicate effectively and combine technical expertise with participatory approaches can sign...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102213

Relationship between Socio-economic Characteristics of Sugarcane Growers with Their Knowledge and Adoption Level of IPM Practices

Mohit Kumar, H. C. Singh & S. N. Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This investigation was conducted in two districts (Namely Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar) of Western Uttar Pradesh which were selected purposely. A total number of 240 Sugarcane growers were selected through random sampling from sixteen villages. The structured schedule was develop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102208