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The Farmer’s Perception on Crop By-Product Utilization as Feed for Beef Cattle in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Agustina Abdullah, Hikmah M. Ali & Jasmal A. Syamsu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

Aims: This research was objected to analyze farmers’ perception on feeding technology and crop by-product utilization at the farms of Bulukumba regency, Souh Sulawesi Indonesia. Place and Duration of Study: The number of respondents involved was as many as 96 farmers in the two s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/7304

The Role of Nutrition Gardens in the Healthcare of HIV/AIDS Infected and Affected Urban Households

C T Gadzirayi, E Mutandwa, N Mafuse, D Manyumwa & Midmore Dj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

This study assessed the role played by low input nutrition gardens in improving the livelihoods of HIV/AIDS infected and affected people in the urban areas of Zimbabwe. Structured interviews were conducted mainly with infected and affected households in the city of Harare’s high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6122

Technical Efficiency of Sweet Potato Farmers in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

D. O. Ohajianya, J. O. Otitolaiye, O. J. Saliu, S. J. Ibitoye, U. C. Ibekwe, F. C. Anaeto, O. S. Ukwuteno & S. I. Audu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

This study analyzed technical efficiency of sweet potato farmers in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. A sample of 80 sweet potato farmers was selected using the multistage sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection This implies tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6945

Effectiveness of Different Agricultural Extension Methods in Providing Knowledge and Skills in Disease Prevention: A Case of Smallholder Poultry Production Systems in Dakhalia Governorate of Egypt

Hazem S. Kassem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

The study identified the effectiveness of the Demonstration alone, the Meeting alone and the Pamphlet alone and All methods together on the poultry farmers’ knowledge and skills levels. The Experimental research design was used in the current study. The study was carried out in D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/7010

Food Security Determinants among Urban Food Crop Farming Households in Cross River State, Nigeria

Otu W. Ibok, Nsikan E. Bassey, Elizabeth A. Atairet & Oto-obong J. Obot · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

The study investigated food security determinants among urban food crop farming households in Cross River State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was utilized to obtain a sample size of 217 urban food crop farming households. The study was conducted in three urban areas in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6560

Acquisition and Management of Land Resources for Agricultural Production in Benue State, Nigeria

Job N. Nmadu, Williams O. Inalegwu & Halima Sallawu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Aims: This study seeks to describe the socio-economic characteristic of the respondents in the study area, describe the land tenure systems operational in the study area, determine the trend in farm size change in the study area over a period of five years, determine the trend in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/7707

Default Risk and Determinants of Farmers’ Access to Micro-credit from Cooperative Societies in Abia State, Nigeria

C. O. Emerole, A. N. Nwachukwu, C. O. Anyiro, C. K. Osondu, G. M. C. Ibezim & N. Jonah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

This study on default risk and determinants of farmers’ access to micro-credit from cooperative societies was carried out in Abia state, Nigeria. Longitudinal data on micro-credit seeking and repayments for ninety (90) rural farm households in three agricultural zones of the stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6949

Factors Affecting Technical Efficiency of Small-holder Coffee Farming in the Krong Ana Watershed, Vietnam

Thong Quoc Ho, John F. Yanagida & Prabodh Illukpitiya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Coffee production is a major source of income for farmers in the DakLak province in Vietnam. Although Vietnam is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, research to improve the coffee industry is lacking, in particular, evaluating production efficiency in coffee farming...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6599

The Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural Sustainability in Southeast Nigeria – Implications for Food Security

I. U. O. Nwaiwu, J. S. Orebiyi, D. O. Ohajianya, U. C. Ibekwe, S. U. O. Onyeagocha, A. Henri-Ukoha, M. N. Osuji & C. M. Tasie · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Considering the alarming predictions of researchers and policy makers concerning the natural phenomenon climate change, this study “Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural Sustainability – Implications for Food Security” was carried out in southeast Nigeria to untie some of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6310

Consumers’ Perception of Safety of Leafy Vegetables and Its Effect on Their Vegetable Purchasing Decisions in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

J. Osei Mensah, R. Aidoo & S. K. Denkyira · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Aim: The study sought to determine consumers’ perception of the safety of leafy vegetables and how it affects their decision to purchase leafy vegetables in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Methodology: Data employed in the study comes from 200 consumers in the study area. Percept...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/5789

Tea Oil Camellia Plantation, an Enormous Potentiality for Poverty Reduction

Hoang Van Thang, Tran Van Do, Tamotsu Sato & Nguyen Quang Khai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Aims: Apply different silvicultural approaches to improve oil productivity and quality from abandoned stands and analyze cost-benefit of developing tea oil camellias. Study Design: Three experiments were conducted as (1) Changing canopy of 36-year-old plantation by grafting, (2)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6377

Cultivation Practices and Utilisation of Moringa oleifera Provenances by Small Holder Farmers: Case of Zimbabwe

C. T. Gadzirayi, S. M. Mudyiwa, J. F. Mupangwa & J. Gotosa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

The study sought to establish the cultivation practices and utilisation of Moringa oleifera provenances grown by small holder farmers in Zimbabwe. Focus group interviews, questionnaires and field observations were used to collect data. The snowball technique was used to identify...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2013/5531

Efficiency Analysis of Silage Maize Production in the Province of Canakkale

Gul Ebru Orhun & Eda Orhun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Aims/Objectives: This study offers an efficiency analysis of maize silage production in the province of Canakkale. As a next step, the role of various socio-economic factors on efficiency has been examined to find out which socio-economic factors could be improved to attain highe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2013/4007

Impact Analysis of Empowerment Programmes of Tribal Community in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India

K. Suman Kalyani, C. Chandrasekhara Rao & T. G. K. Murthy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

The tribes of Andhra Pradesh present a fascinating diversity with its variegated socio-cultural traditions and diversified occupations. Aim: The objectives of the study are to facilitate adoption of appropriate agricultural technologies, to enhance the productivity level of the a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2013/5080

Determinants of Direct Marketing Strategy Adoption by Agro SMEs’ in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

E. D. Setsoafia, D. B. Sarpong & G. T. M. Kwadzo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

The study investigates the determinants of direct marketing strategy (DMS) adoption and its effect on gross sales of agro SMEs in the wake of the government’s industrialization efforts. A multistage sampling was used to select 120 agro SMEs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2013/4474