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Socio-Economic study of the Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries of Kisan Credit Card Scheme in Kannuaj District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Supragya Krishan Gopal & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The studies of socio-economic characteristics of farmers are important for better policy options. The Kannuaj district of Uttar Pradesh is also an agriculture dominated region. Approximately 70% of the rural population of Uttar Pradesh is engaged in primary sector but at present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102233

Factors Influencing the Impact of Mechanization in Rice Cultivation among Farmers of North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India

T. Asha, V. Sailaja, T. Lakshmi & K. Navya Jyothi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The purpose of this study was to assess factors affecting the impact of mechanization in rice cultivation among rice farmers. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 120 rice farmers of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts of North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102235

Dynamics of Dairy Farming in North-East India: Fostering Growth in the Land of Diversity

Poulami Ray & Ajmer Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The current research was carried out in the North-Eastern part of India. Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura were chosen based on the highest milk production to examine the socio-economic status of the dairy farmer. A total of 300 dairy households were selected by implementing a multis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102236

Impact of Adoption of Improved Tasar Silkworm Rearing Technologies on Cocoons Production of Tasar Silkworm Anthereae mylitta D in Maharashtra

Pravin C. Gedam, Datta M. Bawaskar & T. Selvakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Tasar culture is being practiced in Maharashtra since last 200 years by the tribal folks of four eastern districts of the state. However, the productivity of tasar cocoons in the state is hovering around average of 2000-4000 cocoons/100 Dfls (Disease Free layings) throughout the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102229

Level of Derived Benefits in FPOs

Brinly Sasitha S., Deepika M. & Jeevapriya A. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are platforms that serve for the growth and development of farmers in both rural and urban areas. Social capital is an asset that is studied by observing interactions and the relationships prevailing in collective organizations. In this paper,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102230

Profitability of Fish Production in Selected Districts of North Karnataka, India

Harish Kumar H. R., Jamakhandi B. R. & Raghuramreddy Yeshwanth · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

  The present investigation is the study of the profitability of fish production in Belagavi and Dharwad Districts of North Karnataka. The present study is purely based on primary data and multistage random sampling technique was employed for collecting data relevant to fish prod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102223

An In-depth Examination of Validity Assessment: Exploring Diverse Methodologies and Dimensions of Validity in Social Research Studies

Mohammad Monis Ansari & Sheema Khan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Validity refers to the extent to which a test accurately measures what it claims to measure. Validity is a matter of degree. The study is done to know the various methods of validity. Validity is a fundamental aspect of research quality, which is why it is important to assess the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102224

Assessment of Knowledge of Pomegranate Growers of Banaskantha District, Gujarat on Pomegranate Production Technology

Pushpraj Singh, V. K. Patel, C. K. Desai & A. T. Chaudhary · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: To assess the knowledge level of pomegranate growers in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, regarding pomegranate production technology both before and after training programme. Study Design: No experimental quantitative ex post facto research. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102225

Profile Characteristics of Extension Personnel in Association with Attitude towards the Service Delivery System of Agro Service Centres

Safna Vatakke Kandy Meethal & B. Seema · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The attitude of extension personnel towards the service delivery system of Agro Service Centres is developed based on their work experience in Agro Service Centres and the response they have received from the beneficiary farmers for the services they have been extended to them. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102226

An Analytical Study to Measure the Adoption Level of Recommended Practices Followed by Potato Growers in Punjab, India

Amandeep Kaur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in Amritsar District of Punjab. Multistage sampling technique was followed for the selection of respondents. In this study, the findings revealed that among the potato growers most of respondents had adopted recommended varieties, Among the  potato growers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102227

Evaluating Constraints-Faced by Farmers in the Adoption of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana in Rajasthan State of India

Laksheeta Chauhan, Manmeet Kaur, Subhash Chandra & Rishi Dev Jaryal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Among all the states of India, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification, followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Rajasthan state of India is well known for its rainfed areas in which agriculture is a gambler of Indian monsoon and it can act as a potentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102228

Assessing Women Farmers' Perceptions of Farmer Producer Organizations: A Special Reference to Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India

Sasikanth R. & Ravichandran S. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: This research aims to assess the perceptions of women farmers regarding Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), with a specific focus on women-based FPOs in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. The primary objective is to contribute to the development of more effective and sustainab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102219

Transforming Agriculture through Radio in Selected Value Chains in Nakuru County, Kenya

Karimi-Maina P. W., Nkurumwa. A & Mungai N. W. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The objective of this paper is to identify performance requirements and the knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps that the agricultural programme at Egerton Radio (101.7 FM) can address for farmers to improve adoption of technologies. The study used a participatory action researc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102220

Socio-Economic Profile of the Krishi Vignan Kendra Rural Youth Trainees in Western Part of Uttar Pradesh, India

Chandra Shekhar Prajapati, L. B. Singh, D. K. Singh, R. N. Yadav, R. B. Yadav, Vavilala Priyanka & Rishabh Yadav · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present research study was carried out during 2022-23 to known the Socio-economic profile of the Krishi Vignan Kendra rural youth trainees in Western part of Uttar Pradesh. Out of 20 Krishi Vignan Kendras (KVKs) under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102221

Costs, Returns, Resource Use Efficiency of American Cotton Production in Irrigated North Western Plain Zone of Rajasthan, India

Pradeep Kumar & R. S. Shekhawat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out at Irrigated North Western Plain Zone 1b of Rajasthan in agricultural year 2012-13. This zone covers about 80 percent of the total area of cotton in the state. The study focused on the cost and return, efficiency of resource use and problems faced by the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102222