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Effects of Indigenous Farming Practices on Maize Production in Ondo State, Nigeria

O. J. Iseyemi, J. O. Okunlola & K. E. Owolabi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

A lot of indigenous knowledge had been lost through the deaths of elderly persons since there is no formal documentation of such knowledge. Old pests and diseases are beginning to resurface due to cropping patterns and adverse climate change impacts. It is in view of this that th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11837

Socio-economic Characteristics of German International Corporation (GIZ) Technology Intervention on Shea Nut Processors in Niger State, Nigeria

I. M. Koloche, S. Solomon, V. C. Adaigbe, S. A. Yahaya, O. O. Odufale, M. H. Garba & O. G. Bello · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study assessed the activities of GIZ (German International Corporation) intervention technology on shea nut processors in Niger State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was adopted for the study. The first stage involved a purposive selection of 15 Local Government Are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11838

Knowledge Level of Punjab Litchi Growers about Integrated Pest Management Strategies

. Diksha, Priyanka Sharma & Tariq Iqbal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was carried out in 2021-2022, to estimate the socio-economic characteristics and the Knowledge level of the Litchi growers regarding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. The study was conducted in the Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab in India....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11839

A Study on the Impact of Microcredit on Socio-Economic Status of Beneficiaries

Navneet Tiwari & Jahanara . · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The research aims to study outreach of microfinance in Lucknow district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With the objective of studying outreach the study aims to explore how effectively microfinance is reaching to target population. According to the interpretation, microfinance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11840

Analysis of Food Insecurity among Rural Farming Households: Evidence from Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olajide Abraham Ajao, Feyisayo Helen Ayeni, Muhammad Adeiza Bello, Ismail Abiodun Ahmed & Gbenga Emmanuel Fanifosi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Food insecurity is a major global challenge that is more prevalent in developing nations like Nigeria with varying degrees of impact on households and demanding immediate attention from policymakers. This study assessed the level of insecurity among farming households in Ikere Lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11827

Economic Efficiency of Onion Production in East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Yasin Esmael Ahmed, Asfaw Negesse Senbeta, Bariso Bati Bukul & Shimalis Gizachew Dasalegn · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In an economy where resources are scarce and opportunities for new technologies are lacking, efficiency studies able to show the possibilities to raise productivity by improving efficiency of farms without increasing the resource base or developing new technology. This study inve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11831

Assessment of the Current Status of Milk Production and Farm-level Milk Losses among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mogotio Sub-county, Baringo County

J. Siele, A. Nkurumwa & S. Maina · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Smallholder dairy farmers account for up to 80% of total dairy producers and 56% of total milk production in Kenya. The reduction of farm level milk losses at the farm level is a critical point in the milk supply chain where improvements can contribute to increased income. The ta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11835

Demographic Evaluation of Pili Farmers and Their Production Capacity in Bicol Region, Philippines

Ma. Teresa B. Lirag, Vladimir R. Foronda, Aries O. Ativo & Marissa N. Estrella · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Philippines is known for the vast plantation and seat of one of the most valued crops, the Pili nut. A study was conducted to determine the demographics of 192 Pili farmers and their production capacity from selected provinces of Bicol region, Philippines. Purposive sampling tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11826

Is Minimum Support Price Effective in India? Evidence from State-wise Paddy Procurement

Kumar Basantaray , Amit & Amit Kumar Basantaray · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: The paper tries to examine the effectiveness of the minimum support price (MSP) policy based on empirical data on price deviations as well as the procurement of paddy crops by various agencies. The cost and gross margin of cultivation are also analysed to add further reliab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11833

Perception of Climate Change Impacts on Livelihoods in Central Mali

Mahamadou Maiga & Ndiack Fall · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The main objective of this research is to analyze the perceptions of local communities on climate change and its impacts on livelihoods in Central Mali. A survey data collected using multistage random sampling methods have been used for that purpose. From the result, the multinom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11814

A Feasibility Study of Custom Hiring Service of Farm Machinery at Kanker District of Chhattishgarh

Narendra H. Tayade & Surendra V. Jogdand · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study has evaluated the contribution of Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) towards improving the economic viability of farming in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. Model of custom hiring is very useful for providing the services of farm machinery for agricultural operation such as s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i121819

Educational Stress of Student during Lockdown Period that Inturn Shapes Their Career

Priyanka Pandey & Neelma Kunwar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The entire world is going through a crisis on account of the Global Pandemic. After the surge in the cases in the early March 2020, the policy makers, the doctors, and the experts in the field of Virus Epidemiology took a call of nation -wide lock down. Since, there is no immedia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i121820

Conservation Agriculture Technology: Extent of Adoption & Constraints Faced by Farmers of Madhya Pradesh, India

Shrishti Bilaiya, N. K. Khare, Ankita Sahu & Jitendra Patidar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Increase in human population and vigorously changing climate leading to declining natural resource are the emerging challenges for the world's agricultural systems, which need to produce more food for the increasing population. Therefore, change in our conventional agriculture pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i121821

Impact of Red Gram (Cajanus cajan L) Production Technologies Advised by the KVK Jammikunta in Karimnagar District of Telangana State, India

N. Venkateshwar Rao, P. K. Jain, N. Kishore Kumar & M. Jagan Mohan Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study conducted at KVK Jammikunta of Telangana State along with its 15 adopted villages was selected for the study. A sample of 60 Red gram growing farmers who are adopting the KVK technologies and 30 Red gram farmers who are not covered under KVK production technologies were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i121822

Impact of Paddy (Oryza sativa L) Production Technologies Advised by the KVK Jammikunta in Karimnagar District of Telangana State, India

N. Venkateshwar Rao, P. K. Jain, N. Kishore Kumar & M. Jagan Mohan Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present paper highlights the impact of paddy production technologies in terms of adoption quotient, productivity and profitability in Karimnagar district of Telangana State (Formerly Andhra Pradesh). High impact in terms of adoption quotient, productivity and profitability of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i121823