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Towards Doubling of Farmer’s Income in India: A Critical Appraisal

Deepika, Jatesh Kathpalia, Rashmi Tyagi & Vinod Kumari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farmers have been performing agriculture and allied activities since the dawn of human civilization. The agriculture industries rely heavily on the hard work and dedication of the farmers to provide food and other resources to the entire population. Despite, their vital role many...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71964

Knowledge and Adoption of the Respondent about the Livestock Insurance Scheme

Khushboo Katal & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present investigation was conducted in Dhariwal block of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. One hundred twenty respondents were selected purposively from 5 villages. The primary data were gathered by the researcher itself through pre-structured interview schedule. Appropriate statis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71962

Current Status of farmers in Kharar, Punjab: An Economic Approach

Aishmita Gantait, Priyanka Kumari, Arya S. Nair, Rishav Paul, Muskan Vashishth & Gurshaminder Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

An important segment of the population relies on agriculture for their living, and it has long been a key contributor to the GDP of India. Because it is one of the country's largest private industries and is connected to a variety of production and market sectors, agriculture hol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71961

Personal Characteristics and Knowledge of Beneficiary Farmers towards Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana in Amber Block of Jaipur, India

Gauri Shankar Sharma & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The main goal of the study was to assess the socio-economic profile and knowledge of the beneficiaries farmers towards the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. It is established that the majority (54.17%) of farmers were from the middle-aged group, and 43.33% of respondents had...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71956

Impact of Barley Product on Human Health and Inhibiting Factors for Consuming the Barley Product

Shalini Pandey & Neelma Kunwar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Barley is simply a grain, but scientists have given its importance to say that barley is also a nutritious cereal like Rai, Wheat, and Maize, which grows in India. Rice and wheat consumption is very high than other crops in India. As scientists researched Barley's golden benefits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71957

Perception of Tasar Silkworm Rearers about the Climate Change Impact on the Tasar Silk Production of Maharashtra

Pravin C. Gedam, D. M. Bawaskar, N. B. Chowdary, A. Venugopal & A. D. Ingale · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Tasar sericulture is one of the allied sectors of agriculture which is a climate sensitive sector. Understanding farmer’s perception about the climate change impact on the rearing performance tasar silkworm is a key to the development of new climate tolerant technologies so as to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71958

Construction of Knowledge Test to Measure the Knowledge Level of Farming Families Regarding Environmental Pollution in Punjab, India

Pratiksha & Preeti Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Today the negative impact of man’s activity on our environment is globally highlighted. An increase in knowledge can go a long way in minimizing the causes of environmental pollution. The present study is aimed to develop a knowledge test to measure the knowledge level of farming...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71959

Climate Change and Marine Fisheries: Stakeholders' Perspective from Coastal District of Odisha, India

Sumanta Banerjee & Dharmabrata Mohapatra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The marine fisheries sector is severely affected by the impact of climate change. The small-scale fishing communities, their livelihoods and the infrastructure are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, but it has been occasionally investigated at the regional level. C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71960

Economic Impact of Industrial Water Pollution on Agriculture and Rural Households in Bhavani River Basin of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Suresh, D. Suresh Kumar, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. R. Duraisamy & M. Maheswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: To study the impact of industrial water pollution on Agriculture and rural households in Bhavani River basin of Tamil Nadu. Study Design: Multistage random sampling. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Sathyamangalam block of Erode district of Tam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71954

An Analysis of Constraints Faced by the Farmers and Intermediaries in Cultivation and Value Addition of Pineapple in Manipur State

Haobam Dimashree Devi, K. Mahendran, D. Suresh Kumar & A. Rohini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: With many Manipur farmers depending on pineapple cultivation, it was essential to understand the constraints faced by the farmers in pineapple cultivation. Thus, the study aimed to identify the constraints on pineapple cultivation and value-addition activities in the State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71955

Marketing Efficiency and Marketing Constraints of Different Egg Marketing Channels in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Atla Sandhya Neelima, K. M. Singh & Nasim Ahmad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In this investigation, an attempt has been made to analyze the marketing efficiency of different egg marketing channels and marketing constraints faced by producers and marketing intermediaries in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The investigation is based on primary...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71952

Challenges Faced by the Paddy Farmers during COVID-19 Regime in Andhra Pradesh

R. Anthony, K. Suseela, K. S. R. Paul & D. Ramesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Rice is the main food for about 800 million people in India, which constitutes about 65% of its population. The unexpected imposition of lockdown with very little preparation obstructed farming and the food systems in numerous different ways. Rice was majorly affected by the rest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71953

A Study on the Impact of COVID on Farm Sector Higher Education and Employment

Shibi Sebastian, C. Sekar, A. Anuratha & P. Ahila Dev · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The issue of the COVID-19 and its impact on higher education is an emergent focus of debate across the globe. Higher education sectors all over the world are exceptionally disordered and disrupted radically and students are struggling a lot to navigate this crisis. An Analysis of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71950

Potentials of Plantain Value Addition in Improving Rural Households’ Income in Ekiti State, Nigeria

A. O. Adedapo & K. A. Abdu-Raheem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: This study examined the potential of value addition to Plantain in improving rural households’ income in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study investigated the socio-economic variables of plantain processors, identified the value-added products, factors influencing plantain value...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71951

GIS Based Mapping for a Better Crop Planning for Perumpadappu Block of Ponnani Kole Lands in Kerala

V. G. Sunil, Abhilash Nandan, R. Aswathi Krishna, Asish Benny, K. S. Swathy Suresh, Revath Balraj, V. P. Pranav & V. Sooraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Kole lands are one of the biggest saline, humid tropical wetland ecosystems. It spreads across  Thrissur and Malappuram districts of Kerala state. They serve as a water storage structure during  rainy season. After rains, the stored water is dewatered and circulated in various Ko...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71945