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Supply Responses to Acreage of Major Oilseed Crops in Rajasthan, India

Dinesh Kumar, Madhu Sharma, Ravindra Singh Shekhawat, Mohamad Awais & Banshi Lal Verma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Oilseed crops are the second most important determinant of the agricultural economy, next only to cereals within the segment of field crops.  Self-sufficiency in oilseeds was attained through “The Yellow Revolution” during the early 1990s and the major ones are soybean, groundnut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31873

Constraints in Rice Fallow Pulses Production in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh

P. Venkata Rao, S. Neelaveni, G. Chittibabu & J. Jagannadham · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Rice fallow cultivation constitutes the major portion of pulse production particularly black gram and green gram in Srikakulam district of A.P.  Farmers are reaping lower yields of 3.75-5.00 q/ha against 15.0-20.0 q/ha of its potential. Keep this in view an extension study was co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31869

Assessing the Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices in Muskmelon Production in Chaung Oo Township, Myanmar

Theingi Maw, Jin Leshan, Han Phyo Aung, Aung , Han Phyo & Aung, Han Phyo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Myanmar has not yet successfully implemented all around the country, but some farmers and large farm owners now start adopting GAP for fruits production. Data were collected from a total of 105 respondents by suing semi structured questionnair...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31867

Factors Influencing Conceptualization of Gender Development Construct by the Women Students of Navsari Agriculture University

Neethu B. Nair & R. D. Pandya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study investigates the factors influencing awareness about the gender development construct among female students at Navsari Agricultural University in Gujarat, India. Women students of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, and animal husbandry made up the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31868

Impact of Climate Change on Banana Production in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India

Takale Asmita Bhausaheb, T. Paul Lazarus, Aswathy Vijayan, Archana R. Sathayan & Brigit Joseph · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Global climate change has considerable implications in indian agriculture and hence food security and farmers livelihood. As a result there will be a threatened in food security. In this context, a study on “Impact of climate change on banana production in Thiruvananthapuram dist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31866

Impact of Entry Point Activities (EPAs) on Changes of Socio-economic Conditions of Watershed Community in the Devipatnam Mandal of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

P. Venkataram Muni Reddy, Sasidhar Kona, C. P. Reddy, R. V. Sagar Kumar Reddy, B. Janardhan Reddy, R. V. Ramana, D. V. S. R. L. Rekha & N. Sundara Ramaiah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) watershed development program was implemented in the Devipatnam mandal of the west Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Introducing watershed development programs to the community through Entry Point Activities (EPAs) has always...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31863

Challenges and Prospects of Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Zuru Metropolis Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria

S. Hamisu, H. N. Abubakar, L. Garba, A. M. Chamo & Y. H. Yusuf · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The main objective of this study is to examine the challenges and prospects of Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Zuru Metropolis, Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was use to select 100 respondents from the study area. A structured...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31864

Analysis of the Cassava Value Chain in Reference to Smallholder Farmers in Busia County, Kenya

R. A. Emongor, S. Makokha, S. Matere, F. M. Nzuve & C. Githunguri · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

A survey was undertaken in Busia County, Kenya to obtain data for the situational analysis of the cassava value chain. Two hundred and forty-five households were sampled and interviewed in the months of August and September 2021 in Teso South Sub-County, Busia County. Descriptive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31865

Problems of Scheduled Caste Co-operative Societies and their Members: A Qualitative Approach

A. Misha Davis · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted to identify the problems faced by Scheduled Caste co-operative societies and their members in Thrissur district. Participatory Rural Appraisal method was employed to collect information from the respondents. Five SC co-operative societies were identified f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31862

Elicitation of Prior Knowledge: A Vital First Step for Engaging Pupils in Training

Mahesh Chander, Sushant Handage & Pragya Joshi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the prior knowledge of trainees as a pre-requisite for designing an effective training programme. Data on prior knowledge of trainees and their attitude towards extension services were elicited from 153 extension service provid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31860

A Critical Study on Availability of Agricultural Inputs with the Agri Input Dealers of Nagarkarnool and Wanaparthy Districts of Telangana State, India

Keesam Manasa, Basavaprabhu Jirli, B. Srishailam & Golla Ravi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Biggest discovery in the history of humanity was agriculture for basic livelihood of people to sustain this biggest development the quality supply of agricultural inputs to the farming community is essential because agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for about 58% of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31858

Extent of Awareness Regarding Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) Practices among Paddy Growers in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

Venkteshwar Jallaraph, K. N. Pathak, Seema Naberia & Sabyasachi Pradhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The purpose of the present study was to ascertain the relationship between characteristics of paddy growers and awareness of indigenous technological knowledge (ITKs) in the Bastar area of Chhattisgarh State. Twelve villages were chosen as the study area from two blocks (Tokapal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31859

Impact of MGNERGA on Socio-economic Upliftment of Rural People in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Gagandeep Singh Patel, M. K. Dubey, D. K. Jaiswal & Venkteshwar Jallaraph · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was undertaken to investigate the impact of MGNREGA on socio-economic upliftment of respondents in Madhya Pradesh, India. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was enacted by legislation on August 25, 2005 and it was later renamed as the Mahatma Gandhi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31861

Knowledge Level and Adoption Behaviour of Farmers towards Organic Farming Practices in Mokokchung District of Nagaland

Manen Longkumer, Dipak Kumar Bose & . Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In this modern world, where every sector tends to adopt scientific and innovative techniques; agriculture turns out to be a distinct sector by adopting traditional organic farming practices.  This implies the people’s concern towards health, environment and soil health. Thus, far...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31857

Assessment of Constraints Faced by Rural Women of Assam in Adoption of Technology

MAYURI BORA & Manoshi B. Deka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted to explore the level of adoption of technology by rural women and constraints faced by them in technology adoption. Three vocational trainings namely ‘Food processing and preservation’, ‘Mushroom cultivation’ and ‘Vermicompost production’ were sele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i31856