This study examined the influence of access to land on women’s participation in the One Acre Fund (OAF) maize project in Awendo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The target population comprised 13,200 women maize farmers, of whom 3,780 co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93016
The present study aimed to analyse the historical trends and forecast the future performance of tapioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivation in India with respect to area, production, productivity, and exports. Annual secondary data for the period 2003–04 to 2022–23 were collec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93014
The study analysed the impact of agricultural cooperative society loans on goat marketing in Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, analysed the impact of cooperative loans on goat marketing, examined the profitability an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93015
Rice productivity in salt-affected areas of the Cauvery Delta Zone can be constrained by varietal, biophysical and farm-management factors. This study assessed Yield Gap I and Yield Gap II for five salt-tolerant rice varieties (TRY1–TRY5) and identified major constraints and mana...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93012
This study assessed and compared the multidimensional well-being of farmers under irrigated and rainfed farming conditions in Karnataka. An ex-post facto research design was adopted in Davanagere and Chitradurga districts during 2023-24. A total of 180 farmers, comprising 90 from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93013
This paper examines the various constraints faced by fisherwomen in their participation in the workforce. These constraints include socio-cultural factors, economic barriers, and limited access to resources and training. Gender-based discrimination and traditional gender roles of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93011
Layer farming is an important component of Bangladesh’s poultry sector, contributing to farm income, employment, and the supply of animal protein. However, profitability, resource-use efficiency, and production constraints remain important concerns. This study assessed profitabil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93010
This study evaluates the trade competitiveness of Namibia’s livestock sector from 2003 to 2022 within the context of global market integration and regional trade liberalisation. Time-series trade data from the International Trade Centre were analysed using Revealed Comparative Ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93009
Aims: This study examines how grassroots and local actors perceive AI-enabled agricultural extension and rural public services in Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province, China, with particular attention to perceived opportunities, implementation barriers, and governance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93008
Aims: This Study Aimed To: (1) identify consumer preferences towards local coffee in West Lombok Regency; (2) analyse the influence of consumer preferences on purchasing decisions for local coffee in West Lombok Regency; and (3) analyse consumer satisfaction with local coffee pur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93006
In Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya's third-most potato-producing region, over 84% of smallholder transactions flow through broker intermediaries, not because farmers prefer this arrangement, but because institutional barriers systematically exclude them from higher-value governance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i93007
Mushroom farming is becoming a lucrative agricultural enterprise that contributes to nutritional security, income generation, and the diversification of rural livelihoods. Understanding the socio-economic characteristics of mushroom cultivators is crucial for developing effective...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83004
Indigenous chicken (IC) production is an important livelihood activity for smallholder farmers in Kenya, contributing to food security, nutrition, and household income. Despite rising demand for improved indigenous chicken (IIC) products, adoption remains low, averaging 24% natio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83005
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is an important cereal in most semi-arid and arid regions of the world due to its high adaptability to harsh environments. However, its adoption and production levels in Kenyan drylands remain low due to multiple constraints. A baseline study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83003
Mushroom cultivation has considerable potential for enhancing farm income and providing supplementary livelihood opportunities, particularly among small and marginal farmers. However, participation in training does not necessarily result in sustained adoption. The present study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i83002