The study of rice cultivation in Kerala from 1957-58 to 2022-23 reveals a significant decline in the area under cultivation, dropping from 7.66 lakh ha to 1.91 lakh ha, driven by factors such as land conversion for non-agricultural purposes, labour shortages, and a shift to more...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112613
The present study was conducted in North Eastern dry Zone of Karnataka which falls under semi arid tropic region. The study is based on primary data obtained from 45 water sellers and 45 water buyer farmers through snow ball sampling techniques. The data collected were analysed b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112610
Medicinal and aromatic crops play a pivotal role in the socio-cultural, economic, spiritual and health dimensions of India's rural population and have become an integral part of our culture and rituals. Karnataka is a major repository of aromatic and medicinal treasures of the co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112611
This paper analyzes the adaptation mechanisms employed by smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire in response to climate change. Using data from the World Bank’s CGAP survey (2016) and applying the Heckman’s probit model with sample selection, the study accounts for farmers' percept...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112612
The study assessed the various constraints faced by the stakeholders in branded rice market in Kerala. These stakeholders include farmers, exporters, non-exporting private rice manufacturers, co-operative society, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. By examining the constraints...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112607
In Sri Lanka, Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) provides a livelihood for several million people from the production, processing, and marketing. It’s a major plantation product in the country. It is grown in all districts. The coconut triangle, which is distributed in the districts of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112608
Aims: This study aimed to assess the knowledge gain of women farmers participating in a training program on tuber crop cultivation in Thrissur district, Kerala. The training focused on improving their understanding of key agricultural practices related to crops such as cassava, e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112609
The study was conducted with the aim of identifying constrains faced by the tribal farmers in the adoption of ethno-medical practices. The study was carried out in the Idukki district of Kerala among the nine major tribal groups in all the eight blocks in the district, who were p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112605
The study aims to analyze the impact of socio-economic, knowledge level and buying behavior of groundnut growers towards micronutrient in Sabarkantha district. This study employed a multistage sampling technique in the Sabarkantha district of north Gujarat, known for its high gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112606
In Kerala rice is a staple diet. As per the information from Kalady Rice Millers’ Consortium, 40 per cent of the consumers in Kerala prefer branded rice, and out of this Kerala absorbs only 16 per cent, the rest of the branded rice is from outside states like Andhra Pradesh, Tami...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112603