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Constraints Faced by the Farmers in Production and Marketing of Cauliflower in Haryana, India

Jyoti Pareek, Amita Girdhar, Mohit Kumar & Nitin Goyal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) is one of the most important remunerative vegetable crops grown on commercial scale in India. It is widely grown across India and is a popular vegetable among the people. It is known for its white, tender head or curd, which is used i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52434

Comparision of Consumer Preferences in Regards to Food Retail Formats in Tirupati City, India

M. Vasanthakrishna Reddy, A. Lalitha, K.S. Purnima, S.K. Nafeez Umar & M. Venkata Ramulu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study conducted in the year 2023 aimed to compare consumer preferences for various food retail formats in Tirupati city, focusing on organized and unorganized sectors, and to identify factors influencing their choices. A representative sample of 120 consumers was selected us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52435

Constraints of Sugarcane Farmers During Cultivation and Marketing in Kerala, India

Meena D, F Thasnimol, Lazarus, T P, Vijayan, A & Gopinath, P P · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study analysed the constraints faced by farmers during cultivation and marketing of sugarcane in Kerala. A multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted for the data collection and information was obtained from 120 sugarcane farmers and 10 marketing intermediaries. The fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52432

Constraints and Improvements Suggestions Proposed in Adopting Recommended Cultivation Practices by Mandarin Growers

Bhagyalaxmi Satapathy, N.M. Kale, R.T. Katole & Ajay M. Todkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was conducted  in Amravati district of Maharashtra. It was purposively carried out in two talukas i.e. Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji on the basis of maximum area under mandarin. From Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji talukas, 12 villages were selected purposively havi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52431

Farmer Perceptions on the Effects of Termites in Kwa Vonza Location, Kitui County, Kenya

Bonface Ombasa Manono, Tuikong Chelangat & Derrick Isoe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to assess (i) the perception of Kwa Vonza farmers regarding the presence of termites in their land, (ii) the perceived importance of termites, and (iii) how they control termites in their properties. Study Design:  This study is based on responses to a ques...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52429

Critical Analysis of Group Dynamics Effectiveness of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) Members in Assam, India

Amrita Singha, J.K. Sharma & A.K. Singha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) is a legal entity formed by farmers with a major role in integrating both forward and backward linkages in the agricultural sector for enhancing farmers' income and their livelihoods through reduced cultivation and transaction costs. The present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52430

Extension & Technological Needs of South Goa District Vegetable Growers to Accomplish Socio Economic Development

Shreyas Subhashchandra Jadhav & Pragati Prasad Dessai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The objective of the present study was to elaborate a matrix for assessing the socio economic development for vegetable cultivators. To measure this prospect, a questionnaire was constructed up and used as provision for face-to-face interviews piloted at the level of the South Go...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52428

Demographic Characteristics of Members of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Effectiveness of Group Dynamics and their Perceived Constraints in Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India

Amrita Singha, J.K. Sharma & A.K. Singha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study to investigate demographic profile of FPOs members in the effectiveness of group dynamics and their perceived constraints was conducted in Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone (LBVZ) of Assam comprising six districts viz., Kamrup, Bongaigaon, Nalbari, Chirang, Barpeta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52427

Perception and Utilization of Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) Services by the Farmers in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh, India

P.Venkata Rao, S. Neelaveni, G Chitti Babu & P. B. Pradeep Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Government of Andhra Pradesh has established 10641 RBKs in the state including 836 RBKs in Srikakulam district during 2019 to fasten the dissemination of technologies and timely distribution of inputs and appropriate services to the farming community. To know the status of the me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52426

Assessment of Compound Growth Rate and Economic Analysis of Production of Cotton in Bemetara District of Chhattisgarh, India

Deepak & Mukesh Kumar Seth · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study was entitled compound growth rate and economic analysis of cost of production of cotton in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, India. Owing to maximum area under cotton cultivation in the district Bemetara were purposefully chosen for study. A multistage sampling was app...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52425

Seeds of Change: Assessing Wheat Knowledge and Socio-profile in Rural Areas of Kharar, Tehsil of Punjab, India

Pushpalata, Kshitij Singh, Abhishek Badhan & Gurshaminder Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This study investigates the socio-profile status, agricultural practices, and knowledge acquisition among farmers in rural villages of the Punjab region, India. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, data was collected from farmers residing in five villages through structured...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52423

Study of Marketing of Milk in Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Harshit Pandey, Nitin Barker & Pranil Sunil Kale · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The primary objective of this study is to thoroughly examine milk marketing dynamics within Shahabad Block, Hardoi District, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the different channels used for milk marketing. The research aims to categorize cattle owners, investigate demographic trends am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52424

Socio-economic and Psychological Characteristics of KVK Trainees and Non-trainees in Selected Districts of Jharkhand

Sudhanshu, Dipak Kumar Bose, Jahanara Ahmad, Samuel Deepak MeCarty, Syed H Mazhar, Ritesh Singh & Abhinav Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This present study was conducted in Jharkhand, India, during 2021-2022, aimed to assess the socio-personal, and communication characteristics of trainee and non-trainee of Deoghar, Dumka, and Giridih districts of Jharkhand. The Data were collected from 200 trainee and 200 non-tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52421

Is Agriculture Still the Mainstay of Rural Economies? Insights from Ultra-Poor Households in North-central Nigeria

Ajibade ET, Ajibade TB. & Omotesho OA. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: Nigeria may be facing aging and decline in the population engaged at food production nodes, posing huge challenge to agri-food systems with poverty at risk of deepening. Current trend in rural-urban migration and occupational mobility raises the open question of: “Is agricu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52422

Unlocking the Niche Market Potential of Organic Fertilizer: Evaluation and Projections for the Nigeria Organic Input Market Development

Victoria Adeyemi Tanimonure, Olabisi Damilola Omodara, Akinsola Temitope Oyebanji & Abiodun Olutunde Babalola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Organic fertilizers have several merits in support of their usage, including environmental friendliness, waste conversion purposes, and human hygiene considerations. These lend credence to the objectives of this paper. The study evaluated firm performance and market orientation w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i52419