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Gender-based Factors Influencing the Choice of Communication Media for Accessing Agricultural Information in Kilosa and Mvomero Districts, Tanzania

Innocent Mathias Busindeli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study examined socio-economic factors influencing the choice of communication media for accessing agricultural information among gender categories, that is, men, women, and youths in Kilosa and Mvomero districts of Tanzania. Data were collected from a sample of 240 selected f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42404

Identification of Various Constraints Faced by Farmers in Adopting Government Schemes in the State of Rajasthan, India

Nikita & Rajesh Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Government schemes in agriculture are essential for fostering sectoral development, providing financial support, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and productivity of farmers. The current research was conducted during the fiscal year 2021-22...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42402

Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies of Rice Cultivators in Odisha, India

Rabindra Kumar Naik, Sagarika Dash & Manoj Kumar Das · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In the present era, climate change is the biggest challenge for the world. The vulnerability of climate change to India’s agriculture sector is quite evident. Due to its geographical existence, climate change is creating a vulnerable situation in the eastern part of India. Odisha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42403

A Study on Agri-preneurial Behaviour of Kalanamak Rice Growers in Siddharth Nagar and Sant Kabir Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Suraj Kumar, Pradumn Kumar Mourya, Jatin Kumar Singh, Amrendra Kumar Chaudhary, Vikas Upadhyay & Alimul Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Kalanamak rice, hailed for its nutritional potency and health benefits, presents a promising avenue for alleviating these challenges. This study, titled “A Study on Agri- preneurial Behaviour of Kalanamak Rice Growers in Siddharth Nagar and Sant Kabir Nagar District of Uttar Prad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42400

Adoption of Cabbage Cultivation Technology by the Farmers of Khordha District of Odisha, India

Kiran Sourav Das, Rebba Kishore Kumar, Bishnupriya Mishra & Soubhagya Kumar Sahoo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Adoption of modern cultivation technology is crucial for the growth of agriculture and development of the farming community at large. Studying the adoption of a crop cultivation technology among farmers is helpful in devising appropriate extension strategies to improve the produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42401

Triple Problems of Nepalese Hills: Low Income, Migration and, Land Use Changes – One Possible Solution: Specialty Rice

Raj Upreti · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The hills of Nepal face a complex triad of interrelated challenges: low income, outmigration, and land abandonment leading to aquifer desiccation, with low income serving as the precursor of this vicious cycle. The Nepalese hills harbor two significant yet underutilized potential...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42398

Perceived Causes of Vulnerable Employment among Rural Youth in Agricultural Endeavours: Insights and Recommendations

Gunashekhar H., Sreenivasulu M. & Prashanth P. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In India, where over 60% of the youth reside in rural areas, agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood. However, the sector faces a critical challenge: its young workforce is increasingly migrating towards urban areas in search of better opportunities. This research, c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42399

How Do Arable Crop Farmers’ Adapt to Climate Change? New Evidence from Nigeria

Orgu, Kenneth Chima, Esiobu Nnaemeka Success, Björn Ole Sander, Jauhar Ali, Ryan Rogelio Romasanta, Varunseelan Murugaiyan, Nwaiwu Juan Chinatu, Adikaibe Paschal Chukwunonso, Ruby Patrick Ekpereka, Emeruwa Azuoma Mag, Akande Stella Ndidi, Chiemeka Cabrin Ifeoma, Okoroafor Uchechi Nwakaego, Ezema Patience & Okenwa-Onuobia Ifeyinwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In Nigeria, climate change is not a new phenomenon and arable crop production is vulnerable to climate change. Arable crop farmers have always responded to climate change with local strategies believed to be climate-smart. Arable crop farmers' knowledge of climate change is an im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42396

Comparative Analysis of Organic and Conventional Tomato cultivation in North-Western Himalayas

Shaminder Kumar, RS Prasher, Nisha Devi & Sanjeev Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was carried out in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. Primary data have been collected through survey method for the agricultural year 2018-19. Using the purposive sampling technique, the districts and villages were selected based on the highest area under or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42397

Community Engagement in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Analysis at the Grassroots in Rural Tanzania: A Case of Visual Problem Appraisal for AIDS and Rural Development

Innocent Mathias Busindeli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Missed grounded analysis of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Analysis (HIV/AIDS) at the grassroots level has led to the persistence of the pandemic in rural areas. This pseudo-experimental study aimed to explore the potentiality of Visual Problem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42394

Awareness of Rural Customers about Different Green Banking Services in Punjab, India

Neeraj Gupta, Ritu Mittal Gupta & Anjali Negi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Environmental degradation has become the major concern nowadays being faced by mankind. The role of banks in energy saving and cutting emissions is well established in developed economies. Green banking is a vital step in this direction which enriches economic growth without comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42395

Agriculture 4.0: Smart Revolution of the Future Farming Sector

Sonali Kokale, Deepsikha, Paritosh Nath, Satyam Rathod & Arvind Kumar Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

According to research, some agricultural professionals are worried about the use of some smart technologies.  Some studies claim that agricultural cultures may be “Rescripted” in unfavorable ways, and there is precedence to imply that the general public is apprehensive about radi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42392

Has the Consumer Perception Changed? An Overview of Consumer Behavior towards Organized Retail Sectors in Kolkata, India

S. Sinha & Md. H. Ali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The research paper focuses on the change of consumers’ perception towards purchasing different commodities in the organized retail outlets of Kolkata. The study revealed that the behaviour of a consumer towards a particular outlet mainly depends upon factors like product availabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42393

To Determine the Influence of Farmer’s Educational Level on Adoption of Agricultural Water Management Practices in Rongai Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya

Mercy Wagaitheri Mwangi, Susan M. Wanyaga Mwaniki & Fredrick Ngesa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Water is a critical input for agricultural production and therefore, plays an important role in food security. There are different practices that can aid in managing water used for agriculture. Some of these agricultural water management practices are; rain water harvesting, irri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42391

A Study of Acreage Dynamics and Crop Variability in the Horticultural Sector of ODOP Scheme of Madhya Pradesh, India

Poonam Chaturvedi, Ankita Rajput, Veena Rathore & Aditya Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The objective of the present study was to analyse the dynamics of acreage of major horticultural crops included under the ODOP scheme in Madhya Pradesh. The research methodology used for the purpose of analysing the data includes absolute change, relative change, compound annual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i42390