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Commodity Future Trading and Cointegration of Turmeric Markets in India

R. Dhivya, M. Prahadeeswaran, R. Parimalaragan, C. Thangamani & S. Kavitha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The government has reduced its direct market intervention in order to promote private sector engagement based on market forces, Farmers in an agriculture-dominated economy like India suffer not only yield risk but also pricing risk. As a result, agricultural products are now more...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92031

Agronomic Practices Adopted by Farmers in Kharar Division SAS Nagar, Punjab, India

Abhishek, Kabir, Jitender & Gurshaminder Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The agriculture industry in India contributes over 20% of its GDP, which is a significant amount to the national economy. 70% of India's population is dependent on it for existence. Agriculture is a crucial sector of the Indian economy, making up around 20 percent of its GDP. Agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92032

Socioeconomic Status of Cage, Pen and Pond Culture Freshwater Fish Farmers in Seraikela Kharswan District, Jharkhand

Debashish Kumar, P. K. Singh & Yash Gautam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was investigated to assess the livelihood of fishermen from different fish production system in Seraikela Kharswan district. It focused on the age, community, education level, family size, farming experience, source of credit etc. In cage and pen culture system the maxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92033

Study on Psycho-social Problems of COVID-19 Affected Young Adults Living in Madakasira Town of Anantapuram District Andhra Pradesh, India

Y. D. Haritha, Bilquis, S. Prasanthi, M. S. Chaitanya Kumari & K. Kiran Prakash · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The threat of Covid-19 pandemic was very severe and entire world was placed on lockdown and government imposed social restrictions, quarantine, and self-isolation had detrimental impact on peoples psycho-social health due to increased loneliness, distrust, and reduced social inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92029

A Study on People's Participation in the Conservation of Rural Tanks for Sustainable Rural Development in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India

P. Balamurugan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The participation of people in any task of the activity shows the perfect and fulfills the requirements of society in general and individual in specific. The sustainable development in rural area requires the natural resources conservation with the effective people’s participatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92022

A Study on Consumers’ Behavior and Factors Influencing the Consumption of Fish in Selected Districts of North Karnataka, India

H. R. Harish Kumar, H. A. Bindu & V. Pavan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Fish and fishery products are one of the most significant sources to meet sufficient animal-based protein. Knowledge of preference for fish is important for producers, consumers, and traders at the microeconomic level and also for policymakers and planners at the macroeconomic le...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92023

Marketing of Hybrid Paddy Seeds in Saharsa District of Bihar, India

Rajnish Kumar, Ameesh John Stephen & Amit Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture plays an important role in the Indian economy. India has a dominant position in the production of paddy next to China at the world level. Bihar is one of the major paddy-producing states in India. The present study was conducted in the year 2021-2022 at the Saharsa di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92024

Index Development Perspective and Farmer’s Perception of Market-led Extension and Advisory Services by Producers Organization in India

S. Ragunath, S. B. Goudappa, K. K. Shashidhar, J. Tulasiram, B. S. Reddy & V. B. Wali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Farmers Producers Organization (FPO) are those collectives of primary producers of agriculture and allied sector. The motto of FPO was to mobilize the small and marginal farmers into producer groups so they could gain appropriate and real time market intelligence. The intelligenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92025

Farmers Purchasing Behaviour and Satisfaction towards Fertilizer in Kheda District

D. V. Ladumor, R. S. Pundir & Alvira Rajwadi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Fertilizers are food for plants as they provide nutrients to plants for their growth and thrive. In the financial year 2022, over 42 million metric tons of fertilizers were produced in India. The Indian fertilizer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7 per cent between 2023...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92026

A Study on Consumer Buying Behaviour of Insecticide in Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh

Akash Shukla, Nitin Barker & Kale Pranil Sunil · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Insecticides are the substances which are used to kill insects. They have the potential to alter ecosystem components majorly and are toxic to animals as well as humans. Some insecticides become concentrated as they spread in the food chain. Insecticides are insecticides that are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92027

An Investigation on the Distribution Channels and Demand Analysis for National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) Products in Sri Ganganagar District of Rajasthan, India

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

Fertilizer is one of the strategic inputs for enhancing productivity which enables the farmers to meet the growing demand for food in the country. Distribution of various fertilizers is very active and dense, chiefly done by cooperative societies, some public and private sectors....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92028

Issues and Challenges Faced by Small and Marginal Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic

G. Divya, P. Balasubramaniam, M. Nirmala Devi & V. Mohanraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy as it contributes about 17 per cent to the total GDP and provides employment to over 60 per cent of the population. Among 60 per cent of total workforce, 82 per cent of farmers in India were small and marginal farmers. Sudden o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92018

Core Skills and Competencies Essential for Agricultural Extension Workers to Meet Present Day Challenges

M. Shivamurthy & A. Madhushree · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agricultural extension contributes significantly for improving the welfare of farmers and others living in rural areas. Extension advisory services and programs strengthen the farmer’s capacity to innovate by facilitating farmers to access latest agricultural knowledge and adopti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92019

Market Potential of Selected Agricultural Products and Problems Identification of Groundnut Cultivation in Bhankhokhari Market of Devbhoomi Dwarka District, Gujarat, India

Ujas Bhikadiya & Yogeshkumar A. Lad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study was conducted from 1st of June to 31st of July 2022.  sample of 125 farmers selected on convenience from 5 villages of Khambhaliya taluka of Devbhoomi Dwarka districts of Gujarat. Primary data were collected with the help of semi-structured schedules, and appropriate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92020

Resource Use Efficiency and Profitability Analysis of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Production in Kogi State, Nigeria

B. O. Oyewole Oyewole, S. J. Ibitoye, P. E. Adejo & F. O. Oyibo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Understanding the resource use efficiency and profitability in catfish production is essential for maximizing productivity, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring sustainable economic growth in the aquaculture industry. This study assessed the resource use efficiency and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92021