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Synergies and Trade-Offs of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and Mediating Factors in Enhancing Maize Yields among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania's Semi-Arid Regions

Amri S. Yusuph, Emmanuel F. Nzunda, Sixbert K Mourice & Tommy Dalgaard · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The impact of climate change on agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa has been significant in recent years, particularly affecting smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions in Tanzania. Although research on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices has grown, the synergies and potenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122661

Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Frontline Demonstrations on Mustard Productivity in Jammu Region, J&K (UT)

Tsewang Dolma, Vinod Gupta, Ruhana Rafiq, Anamika Sharma & Tariq Iqbal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) cluster frontline demonstrations (FLDs) are essential in encouraging farmers to adopt advanced agricultural practices by showcasing proven technologies in real field conditions. These demonstrations help bridge the gap between agricultural innovatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122662

Comparative Analysis of the Trends of Ownership Pattern Based on Intersectionality of Gender and Social Categorization in Karnataka, India

Shivakumar A M, Ankit Yadav, Bharath Kumar Mannepalli, Prakhar Deep, Devegowda S R, Virendra Kamalvanshi & Saket Kushwaha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Accessing land ownership in India faces some challenges including among others tenancy, land markets, and same with limited women's access. Despite farm women's proficiency in agriculture and household management, gender disparities persist, restricting resource access. Against t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122663

Impact of Agricultural Diversification on Food Security among Smallholder Farming Community in Kilifi South Sub-County, Kenya

J. M. Chege & A. W. Wamukota · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development in Kenya. It is crucial to the attainment of economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Kilifi Sub-County is food insecure and this is a major hindrance to its ru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122664

Adoption of Improved Package of Practices of Soyabean Crop and Its Constraint Faced by Soyabean Growers

W.Y. Chandurkar, U.U.Rajput & S.A.Borde · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The broad bed and furrow system has been mainly developed at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India.The scientist and farmers are concerned with the low productivity of Soybean under present agro-situations, keeping the aforementio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122660

Assessing the Attitude of Entrepreneurs towards Agri-Business in Tamil Nadu Using a Standardized Measurement Scale

Thilagam J., J. Unnati, C. Cinthia Fernandez, G.A.Atheequlla & P.P.Murugan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study examines the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards agribusiness, focusing on how various factors influence their entrepreneurial ventures in the agricultural sector. The study employs a robust methodology, using Thurstone and Chave's scaling technique to construct and val...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122658

Effect of Urbanization on Employment, Wages and Livelihood of Rural People in Haryana, India

Rashmi Tanwar & Sunil Kumar Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: This paper examined the effect of urbanization on employment, wages and livelihood of rural people in Haryana. Study Design: Two stages purposive sampling design was used for the selection of sample. At first stage, three districts namely Gurugram, Rewari and Mahendergarh h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122659

Yield and Economic Analysis of Mothbean under Rainfed Condition of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

S. Ganapathy, S. Shibi, J. Jayakumar & P. P. Murugan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Field demonstrations were conducted on drought tolerant short duration moth bean variety with improved production technologies by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Villupuram, Tamil Nadu for increase the productivity and sustainability. A total of 15 field demonstrations were conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122657

Analyzing Food Security Scales: Evidence and Methods in the FAO Context

Mohammad Amir & Akram Ahmad Khan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Food security remains a critical global challenge, necessitating robust and precise measurement tools to effectively address and mitigate issues of hunger and malnutrition. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has introduce a range of metrics and meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122656

Social Analysis of NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Products) Dependent Livelihoods of South India

Abhishek S. & Chitra Parayil · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aim: This study explores the socioeconomic factors influencing the collection of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) among tribal communities in Wayanad, Kerala, South India. It also examines their perceptions of the decline in NTFP availability and their awareness about the conse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122654

Study on Cost and Returns of Cash Crops in Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, India

Jyoti Thaakur, Sheetal & Gurmaninder Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study examines the cost and returns of major cash crops raised by different category of farmers in district Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. The study also identified the different production problems faced by farmers using weighted rank method. Two stage stratified random...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122655

Commercial Plant Nurseries in Kerala, India: A Critical Analysis of Key Success Drivers

Aleena Elias, Shamna N, Manju Mary Paul & Jasna V K · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study investigates the factors that are pivotal to the success of commercial plant nurseries in Kerala, with a focus on keydimensions impacting agribusiness performance. The study had been conducted among the plant nursery entrepreneurs in three districts of Kerala i.e. Thir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122652

Engaging Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) Members in Conservation Training Programs: A Case Study from Kerala, India

Reshma A Victor, A. Anilkumar, Smitha K. P & Roshni Thampi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The participation of BMC members in training programs on biodiversity conservation holds immense importance in fostering effective stewardship of natural resources. These training initiatives equip BMC members with essential knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for understandin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122653

Development Strategy for Village Owned Enterprises: A Case Study in Majalengka Regency, West Jawa Province, Indonesia

Jaka Sulaksana & Dina Dwirayani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Village-Owned organizations (BUMDes) are one of the strategic units in empowering village communities. South Maja BUMDes is one of the BUMDes which has several commercial enterprise units inside it and up to now, it has survived.  This studies objectives to determine the internal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122651

Analysis of Rice Productivity and Sustainable Food Security in Bantul Regency

Jamzani Sodik, Eko Murdiyanto & Wahyu Dwi Artaningtyas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study aims to find out how much rice production is in order to achieve sustainable food security in Bantul Regency in 2017-2023, and to find out how the productivity level of rice fields is. The initial idea of this study was due to the increase in the population in Bantul R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122650