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Knowledge on Spiritual Life Skills among Agriculture Students

Birina Das & Daisy Hazarika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Spiritual Life Skills are the values that guide people throughout their life by giving them an opportunity to utilize their conscience while making any decisions. The importance of such skills in our life need not be justified as it is the base of character for any human being. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61924

Effectiveness of WhatsApp in Delivering Livestock Advisory Services in Andhra Pradesh

P. Shobha, G. R. K. Sharma & G. Triveni · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In the present ICT era of communication, social media is playing a pivotal role in reducing the communication gap and sharing the information instantly anywhere in the world. Among various social media, WhatsApp particularly helps in formation of common interest groups for differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61920

Camel Milk Consumption Trends and Drivers in Rajasthan, India: A Consumer Behaviour Study

Harsh Saharan, Amita Sharma & Anubhav Beniwal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The conservation status of Indian camels and their declining population is a growing concern, with the IUCN listing them as a threatened species. The decline in their population is attributed to a decrease in their use for agriculture and transportation, as well as a decrease in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61921

Milk Producers Perceptions on Constraints in Milk Production in Maharashtra State

G. N. Narnaware, M. R. Chandrakar, V. K. Choudhary & Payal Jaiswal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study on constraints faced by farmers in the operation and management of dairy activities in milk production was conducted in the Vidarbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra State for the year 2022-23. These regions of Maharashtra State were purposively selected due to low...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61922

Incidence and Severity of Blister Mite (Eriophyes erinea Nalepa) on Walnut (Juglans regia L.) under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir Valley

Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, Sajad Mohi-Ud-Din, Munazah Yaqoob, Mohd. Ayoob Mantoo, Liyaqat Ayoub, Waseem Ahmad War & Zuhaib Farooq · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Walnut is an important crop that is widely grown for its edible nuts, timber, and other commercial uses. Walnut pests can cause significant damage to the trees and reduce the quality and quantity of the crop. Walnut blister beetles can cause significant damage to walnut trees, es...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61919

Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Changing the Annual Income of the Farmers in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh, India

Lakhan Lal Bamne, S. K. Badodiya & Govinda Bihare · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The farming community needs training to develop their skills and knowledge. The economic condition of the farming community can be improved through various trainings. This study was carried out in Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh. The total sample consisted of 240 farmers as r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61918

An Analysis of Growth Pattern and Volatility in Area, Production and Yield of Soybean in Major Producing States of India

Lekha Kalra & S. K. Srivastava · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Agriculture is one of the important sector of our Indian economy. Among agriculture various agricultural crops, oilseeds plays a major role by placing India at the 4th largest producer of oilseed in the world. Cultivation of oilseeds is done under 15-20 per cent of total area at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61917

Scholastic Difficulty: Scale Development and Implications for Future Research

Shweta Biradar & Vinuta Muktamath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study is an attempt to develop a scale to measure Scholastic Difficulty among Pre-University college students. The students of II pre-university courses (PUC) were the real and objective source to identify different scholastic difficulties. So, 140 students of PUC wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61916

Rice Variety Preferences in Bangladesh – What is the Role of Public Breeders?

Amlan Biswas, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Saidul Islam, Nuruzzaman & Stefan Mann · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study compared preferred rice varieties by millers and farmers in Bangladesh, hypothesizing that public breeders would focus on public goods like disease resistance, whereas private breeders would focus on profits in the entire chain. Primary data were collected from 99 farm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51913

Cocoa Certification in Cameroon: Socioeconomic Determinants and Performance of Producers in Mbam Division, Center Region

Tchemtchoua Eléazar, Nken Hugues, Kinsam James Shuweh & Napi Wouapi Herve · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: The present research aimed to analyse the constraints and challenges of the certification of cocoa in the mbam division, center region of cameroon. Study Design: In this study, the simple random sampling method was used for the selection of cocoa farmers in the study. Place...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61914

A Study on Consumers’ Awareness and Preference towards Millets and Its Products in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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

This study was conducted to understand the buying pattern of consumers and the factors influencing them in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. To achieve the objectives, primary data was collected from 200 respondents using the convenience sampling method. The study show...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61915

Does Organic Farming Ensure Food Security? An Analysis of Developing Countries

Avinash & Vikas Batra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Food insecurity is a major challenge in front of developing countries. Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States (FAO) [1] reported that 2 billion people face moderate or severe food insecurity, of which 1.02 billion are found in Asia, 674.5 million in Africa, and 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i52038

Effects of Anchor Borrowers Programme on Rice Farming in Benue State, Nigeria

A. Soom, M. H. Sani & H. A. Danwanka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study analyzed effects of Anchor Borrowers Programme on rice farming in Benue State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 125 beneficiary rice farmers of the anchor borrowers’ programme. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51912

Participation of Diverse Gender in Negros Occidental in the Production of Goats

Meg Aui O. Delmonte, Mae Ann S. Tongol, Chiremy T. Pillones & Nyle A. Pardillo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: This study aims to identify the demographic profile of each involved in goat raising and to identify the different practices of each gender involved in goat raising. Study Design: The study used the descriptive type of research design using a structured questionnaires based...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51911

Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers under Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh

G. Sanghamitra & K. Nirmal Ravi Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study investigated the Technical efficiency (TE) of rice farmers under Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) from a sample size of 40 farmers. The results from DEA a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51909