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Decline in the Cultivation of Minor Millets in Tamil Nadu: A Time-Series Analysis of Cultivation Area, Production, and Productivity (1952-53 to 2021-22)

R. Karthick, K. Arulmani & K. Ravi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: In India and Tamil Nadu, millets, often referred to as "smart food" for their nutritional, environmental, and agronomic benefits, have historically taken a back seat to other staple grains like rice and wheat. These resilient crops thrive in challenging conditions, requirin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102187

Problem Faced by the Farmers in Using Information Communication Technology Tools for receiving Rice Production Information

M. S. Rahman, M. S. Ali, M. H. Kabir & M. M. Alam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The facilitation of technology transfer to farmers plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity within the context of Bangladesh. In relation to this matter, a study was undertaken to evaluate the extent of problems faced by the farmers in utilizing Information Com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102188

Relationship between Profile Characteristics of Televiewing Farmers and Effectiveness of Farm Broadcast Programmes in Andhra Pradesh State of India

Krishnaji. M. V. & Gopi Krishna. T. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was taken up to investigate the relationship between the profile characteristics of televiewing farmers and the effectiveness of farm broadcast programmes. Andhra Pradesh state was selected purposively. Out of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, four districts were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102185

Awareness and Utilization of Various Weather Based Advisory Services in Western Zone of Tamil Nadu, India

Rathip Kumar J., Anandaraja N., Nirmala Devi M., Sathyamoorthy N. K. & Pangayar Selvi. R. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Weather-centric crop advisory services offer timely updates on weather trends, crop condition, and recommended actions, empowering farmers to make knowledgeable choices regarding diverse crop management techniques. This ultimately results in improved yields and augmented income....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102183

Impact of Income Generating Activities on Self-Help Groups Members of Mahabubnagar District of Telangana, India

Padwal Dhanraj & Dipak Kumar Bose · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Whereas there is ample evidence that the Self-Help Groups (SHG) approach is a very effective, efficient, and relevant tool for organizing and empowering the poor, do arise with the design, development, and introduction of programs to promote income-generating activities (IGAs) th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102184

Analysis and Comparison of Policy Regimes for the Value Added in Agricultural Sector

Gourav Kumar Vani, Ashutosh Shrivastav, Poonam Chaturvedi & Ankita Rajput · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted with the aim to compare the value added in agricultural sector in different political regimes. The study period was from 1971-2018. The data on real value added in agriculture and allied sectors were collected from the official website of FAO STATISTICS an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102182

Effectiveness of Extension Communication Channel in the Adoption Process of Hermetic Bag Storage Technology in Nakuru, Kenya

N. N. Muriuki, C. N. Munyua & D. A. Odero-Wanga · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study sought to examine effectiveness of extension communication channel on adoption process of hermetic bag storage technology. This was prompted by the various maize post-harvest losses experienced by farmers despite maize being staple food in Kenya. Correlational study de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102180

Market Arrivals and Price Behavior of Wheat in Major Markets of India

Udhayan N., A. D. Naik & G. M. Hiremath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Behaviour of prices of agricultural commodities results from the basic characteristics of agricultural sector and farm products. This study is based on the secondary data of 15 years from 2007-08 to 2021-22 which was collected from www.agmarknet.gov.in. For the analytical framewo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102181

Assimilating the Responsible Factors for the Technical Efficiency of Organic Brown Sugar Production: Stochastic Frontier Approach

Mahmuda Khatun, Mashrat Jahan, Kazi Tamim Rahman, M. Abdul Karim & Md. Rezaul Karim · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The demand for organic brown sugar has shown significant growth in recent years, presenting an opportunity to enhance production by strategically leveraging existing expertise among stakeholders. The objective of this study was to assess the viability of producing brown sugar, wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102179

Impact of Organic Farming on the Livelihood of Organic Farmers in Manipur

Monika Devi Konjengbam, Dan Singh, R. N. Yadav, D. K. Singh, L. B. Singh, Mukesh Kumar, D. K. Sachan & Mohit Kumar Pandey · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted to evaluate how organic farming has affected the livelihood of organic farmers. The research was carried out in Churachandpur and Imphal West districts of Manipur. The ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected using a str...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102178

An Economic Analysis and Resource Use Efficiency of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and Its Competing Crops Cultivation in Haryana, India

Neeraj Pawar, D. P. Malik & Sumit · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study has been conducted in the Mahendergarh and Nizampur blocks of Mahendergard district and Rewari block from Rewari district of Haryana state. In order to draw meaningful inferences from data, the descriptive statistics, resource use efficiency worked out by Cobb-D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102176

Determinants of Youth Migration to Urban Areas in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Rishabh Kumar Maurya, R. N. Yadav, D. K. Singh, L. B. Singh, R. B. Yadav, Pankaj Kumar Ojha & Monika Devi Konjengbam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Youth are considered as the pillars that provide support and strength to the country. India is said to be a land of youth and villages. This paper is an effort to analyze the socio-economic profile of rural youths of eastern Uttar Pradesh along with their Migration Status. The sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102177

Problems Faced by Farmers Using Digital Tools in Agriculture in Central Zone of India

Pooja Jena, A. S. Chauhan, A. S. Tigga, Sanjay Kumar, Meera Kumari, Subrat Kr. Behera, Fozia Homa & Manoher Saryam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The purpose of India’s Prime Minister’s Digital India initiative was to increase the technological literacy and connect rural areas to high-speed Internet networks, which was introduced on July 1st, 2015. Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen, Governance & Serv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102173

Market Integration among Major Wheat Markets in India

Udhayan N., A. D. Naik & G. M. Hiremath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study is based on secondary data which tests the price movement and integration between major national wheat markets i.e. Lakhimpur, Agra, Vidisha, Dewas, Kota and Baran markets. Monthly wheat prices data of 15 years from 2007-08 to 2021-22 which was collected from www.agmark...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102174

Cowpea Marketing and Consumption Preference in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria

Waziri-Ugwu, Phidelia Ramatu & David Hyelni Seth · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The article sought to examine cowpea marketing and consumption preference in Potiskum Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State, Nigeria. Yobe State is one of the major producers of Cowpea in Nigeria and there is a high level of marketing activity on Cowpea in the State. The obje...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102175