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What Premiums are Livestock Farmers Willing to Pay for Indemnity Insurance in the West Region, Cameroon?

Emmanuel Ebai Enow Oben, Humphrey Ngala Ndi & Louis Bernard Tchuikoua · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Poultry and pig farmers in the West Region of Cameroon inherently face risks. Notwithstanding, no insurance company offers indemnity insurance to cover these risks. This study investigates the premiums poultry and pig farmers are willing to pay for insurance and the determinants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12354

Revolutionizing Agriculture Libraries in India: A Comprehensive Study on Implementing Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology for Enhanced Access and Knowledge Sharing

Sitanshu Takher · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

This article delves into the potential impact of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology on addressing the challenges faced by agriculture libraries in India. It specifically focuses on issues such as limited accessibility, outdated infrastructure, and resource constraints. Rec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12355

Decision Tree for 305-Day Milk Yield in Cross-bred Cattle

Rohit Sharma, J. K. Chaudhary, Renuka Hada, Parth Gaur, Smriti Sharma, N. Shyamsana Singh & T. C. Tolenkhomba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Cows' Lactation Milk Yield (LMY) is a crucial factor in animal breeding operations. Investigating the influence of potential environmental factors on lactation milk yield is of paramount importance and in order to identify the various factors influencing lactation milk yield, dai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12353

Impact of Mobile Money Technology on Sheabutter Marketing in Tolon District, Ghana

Rubainatu Osman, Hamida Shiraz, Hubeida Abdulai & Fairuzah Yahaya Iddi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Sheabutter processing and marketing is a major traditional enterprise among women in the Northern Ghana. The use of mobile technology has increased rapidly in many developing countries including Ghana. Looking at the unique marketing and other forms of transactions among women in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12351

Income Inequality and Its Pattern among Farm Households in Southern Rajasthan, India

Anju Yadav, S.S. Burark, G.L. Meena, K.C. Bairwa, A.S. Rajput & H.K. Balai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study was undertaken to analyse the income inequality and its pattern among farm households in Udaipur and Banswara districts of southern Rajasthan. The study was based on primary data collected from 240 households with the help of pre structured schedule during the year 2020...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12352

Optimization of Implementation Scale to Measure the Attitude of Farmers towards Jalyukt Shivar Campaign

Pranali N. Thakare & Vishnukant S. Tekale · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Adoption behaviour for a particular technology is mainly affected by the attitude held by intended farmers towards it. The present study aimed at developing and standardizing attitude scale on Jalyukt Shivar Campaign based on Likert’s technique of summated rating. The steps inclu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12350

Determinants of Green Purchase Behaviour of Consumers in Ernakulam District, Kerala

Aswathy K. K. & Ushadevi K. N. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to identify the determinants of green purchase behaviour of consumers. Methodology: Primary data were collected from the consumers (200) who use at least one green product with an eco-label in Ernakulam District. A purposive sampling was employed to select 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12349

Effect of Socio-economic Factors on Level of use of Improved Maize Varieties in Bungoma County, Kenya

Makokha S. N., Emongor R., Wanjira J. K., Nzuve F., Taracha C. O. & Gitonga E. T. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Maize is Kenya’s primary staple food, where 75% of producers are smallholder farmers. Maize consumption exceeds production with imports bridging the gap. Improved maize varieties have been adopted by smallholder farmers but the deficit gap still exists. The study’s objective was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12346

Comprehensive Analysis of Kisan Call Centre in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu, India

D. Periyar Ramasamy, K. Geetha, V. Radhakrishnan & Iniya V. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The farmer may come across a number of information sources but they pursue only few of them depending upon the availability and the ease of use. Countering the importance and facts in view the present study was undertaken in Trichy district. 90 farmers from Manachanallur block we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12347

Exploring the Constrained Faced by Farmer in Use of ICT Mediated Extension Services in Arghakhanchi District of Nepal

Parmita Poudel & Kalyan Ghadei · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

A study was conducted to find out the profile characteristics of the respondents and constraints faced by farmers in usages of ICTs mediated extension services by the farmers of Arghakhanchi district of Nepal in 2020.  A total of 180 farmers were randomly selected for the study f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12348

Economics of Mundu Chilli Cultivation in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu, India

N. Kiruthika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Globally Indian chillies dominates the international chilli market. India holds the title for being the world's biggest producer, consumer, and exporter of chili. Indian chilli is considered to be world-famous for important commercial qualities of colour and pungency levels. In T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12345

Analyzing the Seasonal Variations and Price Trends in Major Onion Markets of India

H. B. Parmar, Upasana D. Bhopala & M. G. Dhandhalya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The study was conducted about to analyse the onion price trend, seasonality and correlation in major markets of larger onion producing states of India with a study period of twenty years for onion crops (2001 to 2020). These data were collected from various portals such as APEDA,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12343

Challenges of Small Enterprise Beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation: An Organization Work for Rural Development in Bangladesh

M. R. Islam, M. S. Ali, M. H. Kabir & M. A. T. Mia · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The major purpose of the study is to determine the extent of the problems faced by the small enterprise beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF) on their socio-economic development and to explore the relationships between the socio-economic characteristics of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12344

Factors Influencing Purchase Decision of Jackfruit Products in Thiruvananthapuram District

Arathi S. M. & Ushadevi K. N. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aim: Jackfruit is popularly known as a poor man's fruit in the eastern and southern parts of India. In India, Kerala is the largest jackfruit-producing state. Beyond its nutritional benefits, jackfruit has received attention for its significant environmental and economic benefits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12342

Awareness and Attitude of beneficiaries towards Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme in Prakasham District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Gonugunta Madhumitha Rama Tulasi, V. K. Singh, Siguram Rohith & Vavilala Priyanka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

The present study was carried out using Ex-post facto research design as the event had already occurred. The study was conducted during 2021-22 by selecting state Andhra Pradesh and district Prakasham as the researcher hales to this region and also due to low literacy levels ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i12341