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Importance of Writing Content Analysis of Farm Broadcast Programmes of Andhra Pradesh, India

M. V. Krishnaji, T. Gopi Krishna, A. Srinivasa Rao & N. Deborah Messiana · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was taken up to investigate the trend and frequency of coverage of agricultural information in popular farm broadcasts namely Pasidi Pantalu and Annadata in a quantitative manner. One-year content of two popular farm programmes of Telegu language namely Pasidi Pantalu a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51893

Influence of Access to Extension Services on Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Certified Seed Potatoes (CSPs) in Kipipiri Sub-County, Kenya

J. M. Mburu, M. A. Oyugi & P. M. Makenzi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Extension services delivery remains a key driver in farmers’ uptake and use of improved farming technologies in rural areas which are predominantly occupied by poor farmers. The use of certified seed potatoes (CSPs) increases yield and potato productivity. Most smallholder farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41891

Rajasthan's Agricultural Innovation Landscape: An Overview of Start-ups and Trends

Anubhav Beniwal & Aditi Mathur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This mini review article provides an overview of the agricultural innovation landscape in Rajasthan, India, with a focus on start-ups and trends. The article highlights the involvement of students from different fields and limited participation of agriculture graduates into emerg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41890

A Cross Sectional Study into Drug Abuse among Youth and Its Association with Socio-demographic and Risk Factors in District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Madhur Katoch, Nitima & Raj Pathania · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: Substance abuse has a detrimental impact on an individual, families and communities posing major public health challenges. Therefore, the present study has been designed to study the level of prevalence of drug abuse among youth and its association with socio demographic and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41889

Pivotal Role of Drones in Agriculture – a Review

C. Bala Vivin Sundar & M. Asokhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Indian agriculture is currently undergoing a drastic drift towards mechanization and usage of modern-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools as a subsidiary to the mighty work carried over by the farmers in their respective fields to serve millions of people with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41888

Consumers’ Perception on Safety of Vegetables in the Urban Markets of Mymensingh City in Bangladesh

Nymphaea Parveen, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, M. Mofazzal Hossain, Fardus Ahamed Nasim, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Farhad Hossain, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Shahriar Hasan & Soumitra Saha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The major focus of the study was to explore the safety perception of consumers towards vegetables in the urban markets of Mymensingh city in Bangladesh. The study was carried out through survey of randomly selected sixty vegetable consumers. Data were collected through face-to-fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41886

FTC Based Forage Demonstration of Elephant Grass Technology in Ginchi, Wonchi and Debrelibanose District, Oromia National Regional State of Ethiopia

Mamaru Tesfaye · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in three dairy potential areas of Ginchi, Wonchi, and Debrelibanose districts of Oromia region Ethiopia, to demonstrate promising elephant grass materials to smallholder dairy farmers. As a part of the methodology, a participatory extension approach is emp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41887

Dynamics of Marketing Behaviour among the Traditional Rice Farmers in Kerala

R. Ahaljith, Jayasree Krishnankutty, K. C. Ayyoob & Rajesh K. Raju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

There are many traditional rice varieties being cultivated in various parts of Kerala. While cultivating them, farmers follow traditional practices using special type of implements and tools. But now the area has drastically declined and they are confined to certain pockets and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41885

Efficiency of Resource Use in Rainfed Maize Production System by Small-Scale Farmers in Central Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria

O. O. Osim & M. O. Oniah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study determined resource use efficiency in maize crop production by small-scale farmers in the Central Agricultural Zone of Cross River State Nigeria. It specifically examined the allocative efficiency of resources used by small-scale farmers in rainfed maize production in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41883

Association between Socio Personal, Psychological and Communicational Attributes of NHM Flower Grower Beneficiaries and their Adoption Behaviour

Sheetal Patel & V. K. Swarnkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

India has an ancient heritage of floriculture, still, 98.5% of flowers are grown under open cultivation and hardly 1.5% of flowers are grown in a greenhouse. Commercial floriculture is now recognized as an important sector with the potential for generating employment and earning...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41884

The Socioeconomic Profile of Farmers Affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Surguja District

Saurabh Kumar Sinha, Yogendra Kumar Singh, Ankur Gupta, Nitin Saratkar & Shivangini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted in the villages of Sakalo, Sargwan, Ara, and Amatoli in the blocks of Ambikapur and Sitapur, which are both located in the Sarguja district, in the state of Chhattisgarh. A total of 80 farmers were chosen on purpose from each village—20 from each v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41880

Consumers’ Opinions and Constraints towards Buying Jute Products in Jalpaiguri and Ludhiana District- A Comparative Study

Sayan Singha & Rakesh Rathore · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was undertaken in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal and Ludhiana districts of Punjab, India. The paper analyse the consumers’ opinions and constraints faced by them towards buying Jute products. A total of 100 consumers respondents were selected randomly comprising 50 from each...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41881

Economic Analysis of Cucumber Market Performance and their Constraints in Sultanpur District of Uttar Pradesh

Harshit Mishra, Mahima Priyanka Neerugatti, Sandeep Gautam & Divyanshi Mishra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In this paper examine the marketing efficiency, marketing cost, market margin, price spread and marketing constraints in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. A multistage stratified purposive cum random sampling technique was applied for the selection of district, block, villages...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41882

Economic Analysis of Temporal Changes in Land Use Pattern of Western Maharashtra

A. P. Chavhan, J. S. Kumbhar, T. B. Deokate, B. N. Pawar & M. N. Waghmare · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Land is a finite natural resource, the efficient management of which is vital for economic growth and development of the country. It is required for both agriculture and non-agricultural purposes. An analysis of structural changes in the land use pattern over a period of time pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41876

Consumer Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Pesticide-Free Vegetables in Palakkad District of Kerala, India

B. Koulath, T. Paul Lazarus, F. Thasnimol, Malini Nilamudeen & Pratheesh P. Gopinath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: To find the Willingness To Pay (WTP) for pesticide-free vegetables by the consumers of Palakkad district in Kerala and the factors influencing the decision. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Palakkad district of Kerala, between March 2022 and Decem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41877