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Yield Gap Analysis and Its Sources in Potato Production in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, India

Asem Aruna Devi & Ramen Kumar Sarma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The present study analysed the magnitude of yield gap and identified the sources of yield gap in potato production in Undivided Sonitpur and Lakhimpur districts of Assam. Both primary and secondary data were used. A multi-stage purposive cum random sampling technique was employed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122876

Improving Cucumber Marketing Channels in Nigeria

NWADIOLU, R., EWODODHE, A. C. A. & KPEYEGBEYI, J.I. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study investigated cucumber (Cucumis sativus) marketing channels, constraints and improvement strategies in Nigeria. Using multistage sampling, 300 producers and marketers completed a structured questionnaire. Respondents were 54% female and largely smallholders operating mi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122875

Conditional Cash Transfer and Vulnerability to Poverty in Rural Southwestern Nigeria

Alabi, A. F., Oyesola, O. B. & Ajuwon, I.O. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) schemes have become a key policy tool for reducing rural poverty and strengthening household resilience in Nigeria. This study investigated conditional cash transfer and vulnerability to poverty in rural Southwestern Nigeria. The objective of the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122874

Assessment of Compost and Oyster Mushroom Production from Cotton Stalks as an Additional Income to Cotton Farmers in Wardha District of Maharashtra, India

Vellaichamy Mageshwaran, Varsha Satankar, Chandrasekaran Sundaramoorthy, R. Jayakumara Varadan & V. Pavithra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

A study was conducted in Wardha district of Maharashtra during the period 2016-18 to assess the impact of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT) technology of compost and oyster mushroom cultivation using cotton stalks on bringing additional income to f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122872

Documentation and Empirical Assessment of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for Pulse Storage in Tamil Nadu, India

Anitta Fanish S, J Bhuvaneswari, K. Jothilakshmi & M. Manikandan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The significance of pulses in nutritional security, crop diversity, and sustainability within crop production systems is widely acknowledged. Estimates suggest that post-harvest losses in pulses range between 25% and 30%. Proper storage techniques can aid in preventing these loss...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122873

Understanding Consumer Perceptions of Local Horticultural Products Using Factor Analysis in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand, India

Tara Chandra & Ravi Sanwal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study examines consumer perceptions of locally produced horticultural products in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, with the objective of identifying key factors influencing their market acceptance and commercialization potential. A cross-sectional descriptive research desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122869

Policy Interventions and Community-Based Initiatives: A Mixed-Methods Study on Food Security and Resilience in Rural Tigray

Hagos Gebremariam, D. James Narendra Bondla & Tesfaalem Gebreyohannes · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The study analyzes the interplay between governmental measures and community-based efforts in promoting food security and resilience in rural Tigray. Using mixed techniques, including ethnography, surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis, the study analyzed the contributi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122870

An Approach to Cropping Intensification in the Drought-Prone Northern Areas of Bangladesh: Cultivation of Shorter Duration Crops using Agricultural Machines in Farming Operations

Mohammad Ashraful Islam, Rakibul Alim, Zasia Sultana, Md. Fahim Faisal, Md. Nahid Hossain Nissan & Pankoz Chandra Roy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

In the face of high-frequency drought in the northern parts of Bangladesh, cropping intensification has been an important indicator for the life and livelihoods of its inhabitants. The study assessed cropping intensity and its determinants at the farmers’ level in Bogura district...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122871

Digitalization and Agricultural Structural Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mikémina Pilo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The objective of this article is to assess the effect of digitalization on agricultural structural transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, agricultural structural transformation is measured by the reallocation of agricultural labor, the share of agricultural employ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122868

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Farmer- and Government-Led Mitigation Measures for Human Wildlife Conflict in Kannur District, Kerala, India

Vishnupriya. N, K.A Sunandha & M Shaji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Aims: The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies adopted by both farmers and government institutions regarding Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in the agricultural sector of Kannur district. Methodology: A total of 150 farmers (75 each from the Arala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122866

Identification of Alternative Local Food Potentials to Support Food Security in Disaster-prone Areas

Reny Sukmawani, Jujun Ratnasari, Endang Tri Astutiningsih, Neng Elmi Salehah & Neng Suminar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Natural disasters not only disrupt food production but also affect food accessibility and distribution. Therefore, it is important to explore alternative local food sources that can be utilized as substitutes. This study aims to identify the potential of local food resources in d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122867

Economic Viability and Yield Determinants of High-yielding Rice Varieties in Rangpur District of Bangladesh

Sajia Sharmin & Maliha Sultana Meem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study investigates the economic viability and yield determinants of high-yielding rice varieties in Rangpur district of Bangladesh. Examining primary data from 100 high-yielding varieties rice producers from Rangpur Sadar and Kaunia, the socio-economic characteristics, cost,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122865

SWOT Analysis of Inland Primary Fisheries Cooperative Societies in Tamil Nadu, India

R. Dinesh, Shivaji Argade, P.S. Ananthan, Ankush L. Kamble, M. Rajeshwaran, J. Mani Selvam & P. Seenivasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Background and Aims: Fisheries cooperatives play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development by empowering fishing communities and providing livelihood opportunities to millions of fishers in India. This study aimed to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122864

Post-Processing Constraints on Converting Calamansi Wastes into Marketable Products in the Philippines

Christian Anthony C. Agutaya, Rex G. Parro, Randy A. Joco & Noelyn P. Roxas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

This study aims to explore the Post-Processing of calamansi waste in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, formerly a prominent calamansi-producing province. Calamansi waste management is crucial due to its potential for creating valuable marketable products.  The research employs a mix...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122863

Cybersecurity Threats in Digital Agriculture: A Systematic Review on Emerging Risks and Protective Strategies for Farmers

P. Kaviya, M. Natarajan & Ragulprasath. P · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

The rapid digitization of agriculture-driven by the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones and cloud-based farm management systems-has significantly enhanced productivity, precision and sustainability. However, this technological integration has concurrent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i122861