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Dynamics of Marketing Behaviour among the Traditional Rice Farmers in Kerala

R. Ahaljith, Jayasree Krishnankutty, K. C. Ayyoob & Rajesh K. Raju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

There are many traditional rice varieties being cultivated in various parts of Kerala. While cultivating them, farmers follow traditional practices using special type of implements and tools. But now the area has drastically declined and they are confined to certain pockets and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41885

Efficiency of Resource Use in Rainfed Maize Production System by Small-Scale Farmers in Central Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria

O. O. Osim & M. O. Oniah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study determined resource use efficiency in maize crop production by small-scale farmers in the Central Agricultural Zone of Cross River State Nigeria. It specifically examined the allocative efficiency of resources used by small-scale farmers in rainfed maize production in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41883

Association between Socio Personal, Psychological and Communicational Attributes of NHM Flower Grower Beneficiaries and their Adoption Behaviour

Sheetal Patel & V. K. Swarnkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

India has an ancient heritage of floriculture, still, 98.5% of flowers are grown under open cultivation and hardly 1.5% of flowers are grown in a greenhouse. Commercial floriculture is now recognized as an important sector with the potential for generating employment and earning...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41884

The Socioeconomic Profile of Farmers Affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Surguja District

Saurabh Kumar Sinha, Yogendra Kumar Singh, Ankur Gupta, Nitin Saratkar & Shivangini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted in the villages of Sakalo, Sargwan, Ara, and Amatoli in the blocks of Ambikapur and Sitapur, which are both located in the Sarguja district, in the state of Chhattisgarh. A total of 80 farmers were chosen on purpose from each village—20 from each v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41880

Consumers’ Opinions and Constraints towards Buying Jute Products in Jalpaiguri and Ludhiana District- A Comparative Study

Sayan Singha & Rakesh Rathore · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was undertaken in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal and Ludhiana districts of Punjab, India. The paper analyse the consumers’ opinions and constraints faced by them towards buying Jute products. A total of 100 consumers respondents were selected randomly comprising 50 from each...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41881

Economic Analysis of Cucumber Market Performance and their Constraints in Sultanpur District of Uttar Pradesh

Harshit Mishra, Mahima Priyanka Neerugatti, Sandeep Gautam & Divyanshi Mishra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In this paper examine the marketing efficiency, marketing cost, market margin, price spread and marketing constraints in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. A multistage stratified purposive cum random sampling technique was applied for the selection of district, block, villages...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41882

Economic Analysis of Temporal Changes in Land Use Pattern of Western Maharashtra

A. P. Chavhan, J. S. Kumbhar, T. B. Deokate, B. N. Pawar & M. N. Waghmare · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Land is a finite natural resource, the efficient management of which is vital for economic growth and development of the country. It is required for both agriculture and non-agricultural purposes. An analysis of structural changes in the land use pattern over a period of time pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41876

Consumer Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Pesticide-Free Vegetables in Palakkad District of Kerala, India

B. Koulath, T. Paul Lazarus, F. Thasnimol, Malini Nilamudeen & Pratheesh P. Gopinath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: To find the Willingness To Pay (WTP) for pesticide-free vegetables by the consumers of Palakkad district in Kerala and the factors influencing the decision. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Palakkad district of Kerala, between March 2022 and Decem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41877

Constraints and Suggestions of Beneficiary and Non-beneficiary of Farmers towards Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Kolar District of Karnataka

Imrankhan Jiragal, S. Ganesamoorthi, T. L. Mohankumar & C. Narayanswamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

India is one of the most climate-prone countries in the world. In the last decade, India has suffered crop losses almost every year either due to floods or drought or frost/extreme temperatures. Agriculture is the mainstay of the rural economy in India and is largely carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41878

Anthropometry and Haemoglobin Range among Rural Women in Davanager District of Karnataka

A. M. Maruthesha, S. Sahana & Gangappagouda Biradar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The rural women play a vital role in agricultural economic development since recent past, so they perform so many activities in their daily work, to accomplish those activities consumes lot of energy in terms of calories, for that women’s need good health. The health can be asses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41879

General Management Practices and Socio-Economic Characteristics of Thanjavur Black Goat Farmers of Tamil Nadu

Nithiaselvi R., Murali N., Selvaramesh A. S., Clement Ebenezer Henry A., Vijay Anand J. & Saravanan K. P. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: The present study was carried with the objective to know the management practices and socio-economic characteristics of Thanjavur Black goat farmers. Place and Duration of Study: Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchirappalli and Pudukkottai districts of Tamil Nadu fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41874

Effectiveness of Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) Services as Perceived by Farmers in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India

MD. Saifuddin, M. Rama Devy, M. S. Rao & K. Suseela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Rythu Bharosa Kendram is One Stop Shop for supplying Government Certified Agri Inputs (Seeds, Fertilizers & Pesticides), Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Inputs to the farmers and has an attached workshop / Knowledge Center for giving scientific Agri Advisories to the farmers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41875

A Comparative Study on the Performance of Various Agricultural Crop Insurance Schemes of India with Special Reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

J. J. Parthiban & M. Anjugam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study examined the performance of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme in India. To evaluate the performance of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in comparison with previous crop insurance schemes of India, data on area insured, gross premium pai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31870

Involvement of Rural People in Swachh Bharath Mission – A Study on Socio Economic Profile

Geeta Chitagubbi, S. Mudnal & B. Jhansi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Study was carried out in 2020-2021 from Dharwad taluk (Dharwad district) and Muddebihal taluk (Vijayapura district) of Karnataka. The present research aimed to explore the existing awareness and involvement about Swachh Bharath Mission among rural people. A total of 320 responden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41871

Farmers’ Efficiency in Using Selected Pesticides for Controlling Rice Pests

Mohammad Mosharaf Hossian, Md. Sekender Ali, Muhammad Humayun Kabir, Md. Mahbubul Alam & Kamal Uddin Ahamed · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farmers’ efficiency in using pesticides depends on using recommended doses. The research was conducted to determine farmers’ efficiency in using selected pesticides for controlling rice pests and explore the contribution of selected characteristics of the farmers to their efficie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41872