Agriculture is vital to India’s economy and livelihoods but faces labour shortages, rising food demand, and climate challenges. Mechanisation has improved productivity, yet India still needs faster technological advancement to ensure future food security. This study estimates the...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64263
Background: In northern Côte d’Ivoire’s Sudanian zone, climate stress and soil degradation reduce crop yields, while agroforestry trees like shea, locust bean, and Faidherbia albida support livelihoods and soil fertility, though their density is declining and their specific effe...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54257
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged as important institutional mechanisms for strengthening agribusiness value chains and improving the socio-economic conditions of small and marginal farmers in developing economies. This review critically examines the role of FPOs...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64258
The measurement of evapotranspiration constitutes a critical component in irrigation scheduling. Evapotranspiration refers to the combined loss of water from plant surfaces and soil. Evaporative parameters are extensively applied in the analysis of water balance, the management o...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54255
In Burkina Faso, mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) remains underexploited despite its high potential, though recent efforts aim to integrate it into local farming and diets. Adoption fundamentally relies on high-yielding, well-adapted seeds. This study evaluated the adaptabi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54256
Agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of global freshwater withdrawals, and this proportion rises to over 90% in many arid and semi-arid regions. As the global population approaches 10 billion and climate change intensifies hydrological variability, the imperative to produce...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54254
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae with chromosome number 2n = 40. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with temperatures ranging from 24-27°C during fruit development. India is the world’s leading mango producer, accounting for nearly 50%...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54249
The Asian rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzae (Wood-Mason), is a major endemic insect pest in the Warangal region of Telangana, causing substantial yield losses in rice cultivation. The present investigation was carried out during the Kharif season of 2019 at the Regional Agricultur...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54250
Potato is a major global food crop, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and ranks fourth after rice, wheat, and maize. India is a leading producer with high productivity, and while mainly grown in rabi season, it is also cultivated in kharif in plateau regions like Odi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54251
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Indian economy, contributing nearly 18 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing livelihood support to around 46 per cent of the national workforce. Despite its significance, the sector continues to face persistent product...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54252