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Interdependent Effects of Agro-input Node Interventions on the Adoption of Cattle milk Production Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Kericho County, Kenya

Alfred K. Mutai, Joash K. Kibett & Michael E. Omunyin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Agricultural extension service delivery system is a vital component in agricultural development initiatives of any nation. Several extension approaches are used to achieve these initiatives. Globally, many Governments and development partners in rural agricultural development ini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112587

Farm Management and the Production Efficiency of Rice Farmers in the Western Highlands of Cameroon: Evidenced from a Tobit Analysis Approach

Pekiaka Zebedee Nyounibe, Fomba Emmanuel Mbebeb & Tayong Desmond Mimba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of farm management on the production efficiency of rice farmers in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Using a survey research design, data was collected from a sample frame of 260 farmers with the use of a questionnaire....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112588

Impact Caused by the Drip Irrigation System among Onion Growing Farmers in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India

Asokhan, M, A. Abinaya & T.N. Sujeetha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Drip irrigation significantly reduces water consumption, optimizes water-energy relationships, and enhances crop growth by minimizing soil evaporation and deep percolation. It enhances the efficiency of water usage and also the crop’s yield, making it a sustainable solution for a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112586

Constraints Faced by Rural Women in Changing Livelihoods in Bangladesh: A Study on the Impact of Microcredit through PDBF

M. S. Islam, M. M. Alam, M. S. Ali, M. S. Mazumder & N. M. Rahmatullah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The main purpose of the study is to determine the extent of the constraints faced by the women beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF) on their socio-economic development and to explore the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the beneficia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102585

Perception of Educated Unemployed Rural Youth towards Entrepreneurial Activities for Self-employment

Md. Asif Parvez, Aditya Prasad Kanungo, Sweta Sahoo, Smaranika Mohanty & Karishma Sahu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

For establishing any enterprise, the perception of respondents towards various aspects regarding the entrepreneurial activities plays an important role to establish positive thoughts and approaches to be an entrepreneur. Therefore, perception study pays a significant role in this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102584

Effectiveness of Different Extension Methods Used by KVKs Beneficiaries

Prince Kumar, Y. K. Singh & Pankaj Kumar Ojha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) in India play an important role in transfer of Agricultural technologies (Jiyawan et al., 2012). Presently, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVKs) have been recognized as an effective link between agricultural research and extension systems in the country...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102583

Analysis of Production, Socio-economic and Institutional Factors Affecting Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Banana Producers in Kirinyaga Central Sub-county, Kenya

Mativa Jackson Mkenye, Gathungu Geofrey Kingori, Omukoko Caroline Anaye, Rithaa Jafford Njeru & Ireri Dave Mwangi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Banana provides food, nutrition security and income for most households and is fourth most popular food crop in the world after wheat, maize and rice. Despite its significance, full potential of banana production in Kenya remains unexploited by smallholder producers due to low te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102582

Chatbot for Promoting Best Crop Management Practices to Rice Farmers in Odisha, India

Preeti Bharti, Ellanie Cabrera, Berta Miro, Sheetal Sharma, Carolyn Florey, Manas Ranjan Sahoo & Kshitikanta Rout · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The increasing penetration of mobile phones has made it easier to reach remote farmers and bridge the knowledge gap between them and researchers/extension workers and agricultural stakeholders. Farmers need concise, context-specific, information to address the challenges which ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102581

Adaptation Practices of Dairy Farmers to Climate Change in Coastal Tamil Nadu, India

Shanthya. M.S & Brajendra Singh Meena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

An investigation was conducted to evaluate the adaptation strategies of dairy farmers in light of climate change in Tamil Nadu. For this research, four out of the 13 coastal districts—Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram, and Thoothukudi—were chosen at random. Two blocks were ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102580

Rice Post-harvest Value Addition Agricultural Extension Training Model for Smallholder Farmers and Extension Agents in the Southern Region of Sierra Leone

Philip Jimia Kamanda · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

A study was conducted to develop an agricultural training model for smallholder farmers and extension agents (farming actors) in rice post-harvest value addition in the Southern region of Sierra Leone. The study sought to identify the training needs and competencies of the farmin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102575

Socio-economic Status and Challenges in Organic Farming Adoption: A Case Study of Farmers in Hamirpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Divyanka Tiwari, H. C. Singh, Aishwarya Singh & Parul Saini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: 1. To study the socio-economic status of farmers. 2. To study the challenges faced by farmers in organic farming practice and suggest suitable measures to overcome the challenges faced by the farmers. Study Design: Ex-post facto research design was used for this study and w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102576

Challenges in Accessing Agricultural Technology Information Centre’s Services: Identifying Key Constraints in Kanpur District

Aishwarya Singh, H.C. Singh, Divyanka Tiwari & Parul Saini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aim: The current study aims to find out various constraints faced by the respondents in availing the services provided by ATIC and to suggest suitable measures to overcome the constraints. Study Design: The study was carried out by descriptive type of survey method. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102577

Challenges Faced by Agri-Input Dealers in Delivering Agro-Advisory Services: Constraints and Suggestions

Akash, H. C. Singh, Abhijeet, Prashant Singh, Lalla Ram & Ravi Shankar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: The aim of this research study is to identify and analyze the various constraints faced by agricultural input dealers in delivering effective agro-advisory services in the districts of Kannauj and Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the study seeks to provide recommen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102578

Empowering Farmers through ICT: Unveiling Access and Competency Gaps and Associated Factors in Puri District, Odisha, India

Anurag Banerji, Anup Prakash Upadhyay & Anjali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In developing country like India on one hand there are plethora of ICT initiatives operational across various areas, but on the other the persistent issues of crop loss, lack of market, vulnerability of small holder farmers etc. continues to prevail. These persistent situations d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102579

Drivers to Rural Youth Agri-Preneurial Engagement in Specific Agricultural Enterprises in Bundelkhand Region of M.P

Anil Mishra & Rudrasen Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector offers significant potential for rural development and economic growth. This study aimed to assess the entrepreneurship skills among rural youth engaged in various agricultural and allied activities in Madhya Pradesh, India. The objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i102573