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Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Perception of Farmers towards Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

S. Lokesh Babu, T. Lakshmi, S. V. Prasad, S. Hemalatha & B. Ravindra Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Soil is an important component of farming since it delivers nutrients to the plants. Soil health is critical for ensuring long-term agricultural production. “National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was implemented during 12th Plan with the objective of making agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230825

Assessing Willingness to Pay for Solid Waste Management in Ga East Municipal, Ghana

J. A. Asare, I. T. Boateng, F. N. Akaribo & P. Acheampong · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Waste management has been a topic under discussion across the country which needs more attention. This study assesses the willingness to pay for solid waste management in Ga East Municipal, Ghana. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used, and convenient sampling was used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230826

Social and Political Drivers Affecting Wheat Production in Nigeria

S. A. Dambazau, Jayasree Krishnankutty & T. K. Ajitha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Social and political factors are believed to be affecting agricultural operations in a way that stagnates their growth or leads to the total collapse of the system. A study on social and political factors affecting wheat crop production in Nigeria was conducted with the aim of ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230824

Feeding and Breeding Management Practices of Dairy Cattle in Surajpur District of Chhattisgarh

Vandana Bhagat, D. Bhonsle, Shraddha Nety, Paroshree Dinkar, Sourabh Yogi, Arvind K. Nandanwar & Anupam Soni · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Nutritional requirement is exceptionally important and breeding practice is decisive factor for improvement of farm animals. The present field survey was conducted in district Surajpur of Chhattisgarh state to find out feeding and breeding management practice carried out by farme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230815

Wood-Based Industries of Jammu and Kashmir: A Review

Tahir Mushtaq, S. A. Gangoo, P. A. Sofi, Peerzada Ishtiyak Ahmad, Abdul Rashid Malik & Amarjeet Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Wood-based industries fall under secondary economic activity. The industrial process involves changing the form of goods to enhance their value. To undertake the manufacturing of goods, inputs in the form of capital, labor, power, and raw materials are required. The output is a f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230811

Factor Analysis Approach in Understanding Student’s Attitude towards Social Media Usage in Agricultural Higher Education

P. Divakar Reddy, Sharma, Sweety, Reddy, P. Divakar, Sweety Sharma, D. Thammi Raju & Raju, D. Thammi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The social media concept has received much consideration from higher education since a period of ten years in India. The study was conducted for analysing the usage and effects of social media on agricultural students. The primary data was collected through questionnaire. Simple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230812

The perception of Climatic Change on Climatic Resilience Crop Cultivars among Arable Farmers in Adamawa state, Nigeria

Martins Gaji Bunu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The study examines the perception of climatic change and climatic resilience crop cultivars among arable farmers in Adamawa State. With the specific objectives as to determine the socio-economics of arable farmers, examine the perception of change in temperature by farmers farmin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230813

Development of an Index to Measure the Conservation Behaviour of Farmers

M. Asokhan & M. Ganapathy Ramu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Meeting the demand of rising population and sustaining the quality of the environment are the two major challenges of Indian agriculture system. The conservation practices have the potential to achieve food security while also have the capacity to retain the environmental sustain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230814

Role of Microfinance in Functioning of Women Self-Help Groups (SHG) Under Bank Linkage Programme in the Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

Dudekula Rafi, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, D. Suresh Kumar, C. Velavan, V. Anandhi & D. Murugananthi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Aims: To understand the functioning of bank-linked women-based self-help groups in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in two districts of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The surve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230816

Problems Faced by Vegetable Growers in District Budgam, J&K

Badar Iqbal, Mushtaq Ahmad, Raies A. Bhat, Tanveer Ahmad Ahngar, M. A. Beigh, S. A. Saraf, Showket Maqbool, Farida Akhter, Badrudurez ., Zahida Rashid, M. A. Wani, S. H. Khan, G. Gani, Naresh Kethavath & Majid Rashid · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the problems faced by the vegetable growers in District Budgam. Data was collected from 250 respondents of ten villages. A structured schedule listing almost all possible problems was framed to know the extent of problems they face. Rank...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230817

An Analysis on Constraints Faced by Scheduled Tribes in Access to Social Institutions in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu

Prasanth A. & Balasubramaniam P. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The study was conducted to find out the constraints faced by scheduled tribes of Tamil Nadu in accessing the social institutions and availing their services. Ex post facto research design was used for this study. The study was conducted in Pethanaickenpalayam, Jawadhu hills and K...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230818

How Communication’s Channels Influence Diffusion of Eco-friendly Technologies? A Case Study of Sustainable Land Management Technologies’ Diffusion in Benin, West Africa

Claude-Gervais Assogba, Solange Hounzandji & Rigobert Tossou · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

This article analyses the influence of communication channels in Sustainable Land Management (SLM) measures diffusion in Kandi and Savalou in Benin, West Africa. Data were collected among a sample of 18 farmers organizations’ leaders and 301 producers applying implementing these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230819

Constraints Faced by the Farm Based Agri-Input Enterpreneurs in Central Telangana Region

B. Srishailam, B. Jirli & Keesam Manasa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

In a situation when farmers’ suicide and distress sell still remain the key issues in India’s Agricultural scenario, we are dreaming of achieving a double income for the farming community. This gap in the income level of farmers can only be bridged by adopting newer income genera...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230810

A Tool to Measure Entrepreneurial Skill among Agripreneurs

S. Elakkiya & M. Asokhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Entrepreneurship skills are an individual’s ability to make business in a profitable way. The study focused on to develop a tool to measure the entrepreneurial skill among the agripreneurs by reviewing of literature. Item selection and scoring procedure had been included in this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230807