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Index Development Perspective and Farmer’s Perception of Market-led Extension and Advisory Services by Producers Organization in India

S. Ragunath, S. B. Goudappa, K. K. Shashidhar, J. Tulasiram, B. S. Reddy & V. B. Wali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farmers Producers Organization (FPO) are those collectives of primary producers of agriculture and allied sector. The motto of FPO was to mobilize the small and marginal farmers into producer groups so they could gain appropriate and real time market intelligence. The intelligenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92025

Farmers Purchasing Behaviour and Satisfaction towards Fertilizer in Kheda District

D. V. Ladumor, R. S. Pundir & Alvira Rajwadi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Fertilizers are food for plants as they provide nutrients to plants for their growth and thrive. In the financial year 2022, over 42 million metric tons of fertilizers were produced in India. The Indian fertilizer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7 per cent between 2023...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92026

A Study on Consumer Buying Behaviour of Insecticide in Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh

Akash Shukla, Nitin Barker & Kale Pranil Sunil · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Insecticides are the substances which are used to kill insects. They have the potential to alter ecosystem components majorly and are toxic to animals as well as humans. Some insecticides become concentrated as they spread in the food chain. Insecticides are insecticides that are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92027

An Investigation on the Distribution Channels and Demand Analysis for National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) Products in Sri Ganganagar District of Rajasthan, India

Sarika Bishnoi, Nitin Barker, Kale Pranil Sunil & Priya Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Fertilizer is one of the strategic inputs for enhancing productivity which enables the farmers to meet the growing demand for food in the country. Distribution of various fertilizers is very active and dense, chiefly done by cooperative societies, some public and private sectors....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92028

Issues and Challenges Faced by Small and Marginal Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic

G. Divya, P. Balasubramaniam, M. Nirmala Devi & V. Mohanraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy as it contributes about 17 per cent to the total GDP and provides employment to over 60 per cent of the population. Among 60 per cent of total workforce, 82 per cent of farmers in India were small and marginal farmers. Sudden o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92018

Core Skills and Competencies Essential for Agricultural Extension Workers to Meet Present Day Challenges

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

Agricultural extension contributes significantly for improving the welfare of farmers and others living in rural areas. Extension advisory services and programs strengthen the farmer’s capacity to innovate by facilitating farmers to access latest agricultural knowledge and adopti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92019

Market Potential of Selected Agricultural Products and Problems Identification of Groundnut Cultivation in Bhankhokhari Market of Devbhoomi Dwarka District, Gujarat, India

Ujas Bhikadiya & Yogeshkumar A. Lad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study was conducted from 1st of June to 31st of July 2022.  sample of 125 farmers selected on convenience from 5 villages of Khambhaliya taluka of Devbhoomi Dwarka districts of Gujarat. Primary data were collected with the help of semi-structured schedules, and appropriate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92020

Resource Use Efficiency and Profitability Analysis of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Production in Kogi State, Nigeria

B. O. Oyewole Oyewole, S. J. Ibitoye, P. E. Adejo & F. O. Oyibo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Understanding the resource use efficiency and profitability in catfish production is essential for maximizing productivity, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring sustainable economic growth in the aquaculture industry. This study assessed the resource use efficiency and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92021

Assessment of Applicability and Usefulness of the Messages Delivered by Kisan Mobile Advisory Service as Perceived by the Beneficiaries of KVK, Raipur

Aastha Nigam, H. K. Awasthi & P. K. Pandey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study investigates the applicability and usefulness of messages delivered by the Kisan Mobile Advisory Service in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. A total of 120 farmers were chosen at random from 10 villages in two blocks, Arang and Abhanpur for the purpose of study. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92015

Identification of Different Promotional Strategy and Promotional Tool for Enhancing the Acceptability of Systematic Insecticide in Kurukshetra District, Haryana, India

Aarti & Nitin Barker · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

India’s people live in rural areas and their main occupation is agriculture.  A Paddy is the seed of the grass species Oryzasativa (Asian rice) or Oryzaglaberrima (African rice). As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92016

Knowledge of the Respondents towards Paddy Production Technology in Mahabubnagar District of Telangana, India

Bheempogu Monica & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study aims to highlights the Knowledge of respondents towards paddy production technology in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, India. A structured interview was conducted among that 120 farmers were selected from 20 villages, with six respondents from each village....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92017

Social Problems and Expectations of Elderly Citizens: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jorhat District of Assam

Monsumi Borah & Daisy Hazarika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study investigates the social problem and expectations of elderly citizens in Jorhat district of Assam. A total of 400 elderly citizens were selected for the present study from five wards of Jorhat Municipality Board under Jorhat sub-division. A multistage random samp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92011

A Standardized Scale to Measure Attitude of Agricultural Scientists towards ICT

Ayushi Pal, Dharminder Singh & Lopamudra Mohapatra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Advancement of Information Communication Technologies has become a crucial factor in improving decision making capacity of agricultural scientists, facilitating retrieval and sharing of agricultural information. This article aims at designing and validating a psychometric scale o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92012

Dissemination of Agricultural Information with Respect to Tribal Community

Sayan Sagnika Mohapatra, Bishnupriya Mishra, Manoher Saryam & Pooja Jena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study was conducted in Keonjhar district of Odisha state. Agriculture information management behaviour is to be focussed on the flow of information regarding seeking information on various practice of crops and seeking information on various agri-allied activities . The flow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92013

Study on Brand Promotion Strategy of Pre-emergence (Herbicide) in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab, India

Vivek, Nitin Barker & Jayant Zechariah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Based on information gathered from 120 respondents, a study carried out in the Hoshiarpur area of the Punjab state discovered numerous Rifit Plus herbicide promotional methods. Henry Garrett's ranking test was employed in the study's analysis. The study's main goal was to determi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92014