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Understanding the Constraints Faced by the Beneficiaries of Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme in Kerala, India

G. S. Shytha & K. A. Sunandha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Aims: The present study aims to analyze the major constraints faced by beneficiaries of the Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS) in Kerala. Study Design:  The study was carried out using a descriptive research design to understand the constraints faced by beneficia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52929

Impact of Solar Water Pumps Adoption on Crop Productivity and Farm Profitability in Rain fed Areas of Northeast Karnataka, India

Sai Sreekanth & Dhanaraj Chittapur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

In Northeast Karnataka, energy constraints often hinder irrigation and limit crop productivity. To address this, solar-powered irrigation pump units were introduced to improve water accessibility for marginal and medium farmers in the Yadgir district. This study evaluates the imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52927

Social Innovation in Farm Business Development of Small Farmers in Bangladesh: A Case Study from Chattogram District

Sohel Rana, Abdul Rahman, Musammet Rasheda Begum, Meherunnesa Chowdhury Sumy, Tashfique Mahmud & Md. Masud Rana · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The purpose of this study is to assess the multifunctionality of the Common Interest Group (CIG) approach in creating social innovation by transforming smallholder farming into a farm business for sustainable agriculture and rural development in Bangladesh. The study was carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52928

Impact of Agricultural Credit on the Employability of Rice Farmers in a Context of Ecological Change: A Causal Analysis in the Logone Valley, Chad

Mahamat Mallah Choukou · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Aims: In a context of demographic pressure and ecological change in sub-Saharan Africa, agricultural credit is promoted as a key lever for rural employment. This study assesses its causal impact on the employability of rice farmers in the Logone Valley in Chad. Study Design: A mi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52926

Investigating the Awareness and Perception about Agromet Advisory Services among Farmers of Bhal and Coastal Zone of Gujarat, India

D. D. Patil, N. D. Makwana & A. A. Ram · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The real-time dissemination of meteorological data is a critical determinant of agricultural efficiency, sustainable intensification and global food security. Agricultural productivity is inherently sensitive to climatic fluctuations. Any deficit in the acquisition of key weather...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42925

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Sorghum and its Impact on Household Food Security in Machakos County, Kenya

Rosemary Emongor, J. Mulindo, F. Matiri & A. Magana · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a cereal crop that is climate smart as it is drought tolerant. KALRO and partners have developed new sorghum varieties. Researchers have released these new/improved varieties in different parts of the country for adoption. Under KCSAP project carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42921

Community Readiness under Smart Governance in a Capital-Relocation Megaproject: Structural Effects of ERG Motivation, Education, and Skills in IKN Nusantara

Rizki Nur Hidayat, Alia Bihrajihant Raya & Mujtahidah Anggriani Ummul Muzayyanah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Objective: To examine the structural relationships between community motivation, community education, and community skills and their association with community readiness for utilizing IKN-related infrastructure in the host area of Indonesia’s new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42922

The Influence of Resource Mobilization on the Sustainability of Women Group Projects in Bamenda Municipality

Suh Brunhilda Kuwong, Abonwi Chenaa Takwa & Maclean Nkiemboupoh Teno · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Project sustainability remains a persistent challenge for women’s group initiatives in developing contexts, particularly where donor dependence is high. This study examines the influence of resource mobilization namely financial resources, physical resources, and leadership on th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42923

The Role of Farm Record‑keeping in Linking Agricultural Training to Agripreneurship Development: Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Cameroon’s North‑West Region

Abe Gilbert Ntoh, Bime Egwu, Mary-Juliet & Balgah Roland Azibo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Agricultural transformation in developing countries increasingly depends on whether farmers develop entrepreneurial orientations alongside technical competencies. This study investigates whether farm record-keeping practices mediate the relationship between agricultural training...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42924

Soil Fertility Degradation and Land Use Pattern in Agricultural Practices: A Study in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal, India

Ram Krishna Mandal & Riti Basak · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The diminution of soil fertility in Cooch Behar requires consequent locale-specific measures. The alluvium of the district gave rise in the past to terrific agricultural productivity but the reports record patches of lower canvas over the plain. The aims of the study are to inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42918

Exploring the Knowledge and Adoption Level of Banana Growers in Improved Banana Cultivation Practices

S. Sangeetha & K. Yamunarani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and adoption level of banana growers in recommended banana cultivation practices in Tiruchirappalli district. Lalgudi, Anthanallur, Thottiyam, Manikandam blocks were purposively selected on the basis of maximum area under Banana cul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42919

A Study on the Knowledge and Adoption Levels of Date Palm Cultivation Practices among Date Palm Growers

Pushpraj Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The aim of this investigation was to determine the knowledge and adoption levels of scientific date palm cultivation practices among 120 date palm growers. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire covering 13 major components of cultivation technology. Results show...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42920

Evaluation of Constraints Faced by Women Trainees of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s in Adopting Value Addition Technologies

N. E. Safia, A. H. Shamsiya & M. R. Manjusha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have been actively collaborating with public, private, and voluntary sectors to enhance the agricultural economy of their respective districts and to disseminate knowledge and innovations to farmers. Among various interventions, income-generating acti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42917

Farmers’ Knowledge and Adaptive Strategies in Response to Weather Forecast Information in Agriculture: Enhancing Resilience and Productivity

Md. Rayhan Sojib, Susmita Sarmin, Atia Shahin & Md. Faruq Hasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Understanding weather forecast information and adaptive strategies is crucial for making informed decisions to protect crops. This study sought to assess farmers’ knowledge and adaptive strategies in response to weather forecast information in agriculture. A sample of 120 farmers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42913

Share Analysis of Pesticide Companies in Uttar Pradesh, India

Arun Kumar Rai & Anil Bhat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

The agricultural input industry in India plays a pivotal role in supporting the country's vast and diverse agricultural sector. Foreign companies control a large portion of the Indian market. The overarching goal of the current study was to evaluate the market share of various pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42914