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Employability Challenges and Solutions from the Perspective of Agricultural Graduates in Andhra Pradesh

A. Kalaivani & Kadiri Mohan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Agricultural education produces skilled human resources, yet agricultural graduates continue to face difficulties in securing suitable employment. Empirical evidence on graduates’ perceptions of job-seeking constraints and institutional responses remains limited in An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i72967

Assessment of Farmers' Preference for Moth Bean Traits and Production Constraints in Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

Shibi Sebastian & S. Ganapathy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), locally known as Nari Payiru, is an important pulse crop cultivated by resource-poor farmers in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, mainly during the winter season. The study assessed farmers' varietal and trait preferences, yield dynamics, production...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i72968

An Assessment of Crop Diversification and Transition in Cropping Pattern in Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India

Shilpa P. Chowti, M. Y. Ullasa & J. M. Saraswathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Crop diversification is an important strategy for improving agricultural sustainability, income stability, and resilience to climate variability in semi-arid regions. This study examined the extent of crop diversification and shifts in cropping patterns in Chitradurga District du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62965

Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change on Crop Production in Northern Bangladesh

S. M. Abu Bakar Saiful Islam, Md. Abu Sayed Mondol, Md. Faruq Hasan & Md. Mamunur Rashid · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

This study assessed farmers’ vulnerability to climatic variability, examined their perceptions of seasonal climatic changes affecting crop production, and determined the influence of selected farmer characteristics on those perceptions in northern Bangladesh. Data were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62963

Assessment of Kitchen Garden Demonstrations for Enhancing Household Nutritional Security, Vegetable Production and Economic Returns in Semi-Arid Rajasthan, India

Mahesh Choudhary, Anop Kumari, S. L. Khaswan & R. K. Dular · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Kitchen gardens are increasingly recognised as a sustainable household-level intervention for improving nutritional security, vegetable availability and economic well-being among rural families. The present study assessed the impact of kitchen garden demonstrations conducted by K...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62964

Integration of Major Turmeric Markets in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, India: A Co-integration Analysis

Basheer Ahammed, Vilas S. Kulkarni, R. A. Yeledhalli & C. K Venugopal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Fluctuations in market arrivals contribute to price instability, and analysis of price and arrival behaviour over time is important for formulating agricultural price policy and supporting farmers' marketing decisions. The present study analysed the integration of major turmeric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62962

Income and Employment Generation through Different Farming Systems under Rainfed and Irrigated Situations in Rajasthan, India

Lal Chand Yadav, P. S. Shekhawat, Narendra Yadav, Priyanka Yadav & Shivangi Upadhyay · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Introduction: Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) enhance sustainability and stabilize farm income by utilizing multiple enterprises. Income generation through integrated farming systems is significantly higher compared to conventional mono-cropping systems and employment generation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62961

Determinants of Access to Smartphone App-based Digital Agricultural Extension Services in India: Evidence from NSSO 77th Round

M. R. Krithi & P. Mahendra Varman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: The advent of Smart Farming Technologies (SFTs) has revolutionised the agricultural sector in recent years. With the increasing penetration of smartphones across rural India, farmers now have greater access to extension services, daily market prices, market linkages,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62959

Resource Use Efficiency in Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) Cultivation: Evidence from Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India

Shravasti Soni & Vinod Naik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Efficient utilization of production resources in Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) cultivation is essential for enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Aims: To analyse the input–output r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62960

Development and Measurement of Utilization Pattern Index of ICT Tools in Mitigating Climate Change among the Farmers of Andhra Pradesh, India

G. Dwithi, M. Rama Devy, M. Srinivasa Rao, K. Kiran Prakash & K. Suseela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have emerged as an important tool in supporting farmers to mitigate climate change through timely access to weather information, crop advisories, market intelligence, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. The present study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62958

A Scoping Review of Participatory GIS and WebGIS Integration for Bridging the Socio-technical Gap in Community-based Agricultural Networks

Brighton Chamunorwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Participatory GIS (PGIS) and web-based GIS (WebGIS) have developed as influential but largely distinct approaches to agricultural development and community resource management. PGIS emphasises grounded, face-to-face processes that empower communities through local knowledge produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62955

Simulation of the Effect of Sowing Date with the DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) Model on Maize Grain Yield

Komla E. Semenya & Mawussé K. N. Okey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Climate change, rainfall variability, and inappropriate sowing dates contribute significantly to low maize yields in Togo, highlighting the need to identify optimal planting periods using the DSSAT crop simulation model. Aims: The sowing date is an agricultural practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62956

Analysis of Growth and Instability in Marine Fisheries Production: Evidence from India and Andhra Pradesh

B. Malleswari, A. Amarender Reddy, S. Rajeswari, Sk Nafeez Umar & P. Bala Hussain Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Marine fish production in India has shown moderate growth, largely driven by mechanization, improved fishing technologies, expansion of fishing fleets and improved mari-culture techniques, although it remains subject to fluctuations due to seasonal variations, overexploitation of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62957

Assessing the Influence of Rural Infrastructure on Market Access for Small Scale Green Gram Farmers in Tharaka North Sub County, Kenya

Denis Munene, Tore Kipngetich Nelson & Fridah Kanana Kinyua · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Green gram (Vigna radiata) is an important drought-tolerant crop that contributes to food security and income generation among small-scale farmers in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). However, farmers in these regions face persistent challenges in accessing profitable mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62954

Growth and Trend Analysis of Area, Production, and Productivity of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) in India

Avadh Bihari Pal, Aditi Mathur, Susheel Kumar, R. K. Verma, A. K. Sharma & Ramkesh Meena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) has demonstrated remarkable commercial potential across diverse industries. It has been widely recognized for its rich phytochemical composition, including essential oils, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and dietary fiber. This study aimed to est...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62953