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Community-Based Disaster Risk Management: A Good Practice of Rural Bangladesh

Sohel Rana & Abdul Rahman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The purpose of this study is to clarify the functionality of disaster risk management at community level focusing on a disaster-prone haor region of Bangladesh. We conducted this study in a rural haor area of Bangladesh having a fragile ecosystem. The data were collected through...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92107

Challenges in Adopting Value Addition Technologies in Arecanut

R. Bharathi Priyaa, S. Nazreen Hassan, M. Nirmala Devi, R. Pangayar Selvi & S. Selvanayaki · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The rise of opportunity for stakeholders in the arecanut sector to explore the potential of value-added arecanut products. The arecanut farmers are facing a lack of training on arecanut practices, the improper post-harvest practices deteriorate the quality of nuts that cause the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92108

A Review of Building Community Resilience for Stress Free Future Farming

B. Guru Sri, K. R. Anand, D. Prakash, Hema Lingireddy, K. V. Gowtham, V. S. Akhil & Kotte Bhargava · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farming in India, despite numerous challenges, continues to play a pivotal role in feeding the nation's vast population. Recognizing the need for resilient agricultural practices to sustain the profession and secure the future of farming, explore the importance of adopting to cha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92109

Utilization Behaviour of Digital Tools by Farmers for Marketing Their Produce during Covid-19 Lockdown Period

P. Raja Pandi, Ravi Kumar Theodore, D. Suresh Kumar, P. Balasubramaniam & Patil Santhosh Ganapathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted to examine the role of digital tools in agricultural marketing during the Covid-19 lockdown period in Tamil Nadu. The study aimed to understand how farmers leveraged digital tools to overcome marketing difficulties in marketing their produce during...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92110

Training Needs of Rural Youth: An Analysis in Lucknow District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Anjali Verma, Sunil Kumar, Akanksha Singh, Ashish Singh & Ankit Pal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

India's population is predominantly rural, with approximately 68.9% residing in villages. Therefore, rural India truly represents the essence of our country. It is crucial to empower the rural youth by offering them opportunities for growth and well-being that align with their as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92106

Understanding Capital Structure in Flower Farms, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Pavan Kumar Singh, K. K. Singh, Supriya, Bhartendu Yadav, Ajeet Kumar & Sachin Kumar Verma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

A study on 120 flower farmers was made in the district Varanasi to analyze the farm structure and investment patterns of the selected farms. A multistage stratified purposive cum random sampling procedure was adopted for the study. Findings reveal that the overall average croppin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92101

Status of Cultivation Practices and Constraints Faced by the Respondents in Terms of Horticultural Crop Production and Management in the Selected District of Meghalaya, India

Cordilia Kharlukhi & Kaushal Kumar Jha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out to examine the status of cultivation practices and analysed the constraints faced by the respondents in terms of horticultural crop production and management. Ex-post facto research design was followed. The study was conducted in East Khasi Hills and Ri-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92102

Study on Consumer Buying Behaviour of Selective Herbicide in Kurukshetra District of Haryana, India

Priya Sharma, Nitin Barker, Sabhy Sharma & Sarika Bishnoi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd is a prominent player in the agri-inputs industry, with a focus on high-quality innovative agrochemicals that increase crop yield and quality. The aim of this research paper is to explore the consumer buying behavior of selective herbicide in the agricultu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92103

An Economic Analysis of Production of Magur Hatcheries in Bankura District of West Bengal

Souvik Roy & Sanjay Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in Bankura district of West Bengal which has the highest production of Magur seed in the Hatchery. Ramsagar or 7 more villages were selected on the basis of highest no. of magur hatcheries availability. A sample of 100 farmers was surveyed for this magur s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92104

Effect of Information Sources and their Characteristics on Knowledge and Adoption of Cultural Practices of the Domestic Floriculture Growers in the Central Province of Sri Lanka

Lal Jayaratna, Padmasiri Wanigasundera & Chelliah Sivayoganathan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Floriculture industry has become a high-income generating agribusiness today in Sri Lanka. It also brings a considerable amount of foreign exchange to the country annually, which is an important factor for the country’s economy. The climatic variation of the Central Province of S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92105

Epidemiology and Management of Downy Mildew of Isabgol: A Review

R. S. Chauhan, Harbinder Singh, Narender Singh, Prashant Chauhan, N. K. Yadav & Ashwani Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The downy mildew of Isabgol caused by Peronospora plantaginis is a major limiting factor for its production and productivity. The disease appears in severe form every year and caused extensive quantitative as well as qualitative damage to the crop and makes the cultivation of Isa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92099

Effect of Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics on Agricultural Labourers Migration in Bidar District of Karnataka, India

Veershetty, A. Muhsina, Mutteppa Chigadolli, G. H. Harish Nayak, G. Avinash, Moumita Baishya & S. N. Megeri · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out in the Bidar district of Kalyana Karnataka where a people's migration is big. Three talukas were chosen based on the highest labour force from the district. In specific, they were Bidar, Bhalki, and Basavakalyan. In random selection, four villages from e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92100

Export Potential and Competitiveness of Processed Food Products from India

Rajesh Reddy & Deval B. Patel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The liberalization of trade and India's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) have brought about significant changes in India's agricultural trade and food processing industry. This study aims to evaluate the export competitiveness of processed food products from India...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92096