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Relevance of Assamese Folk Song, Bihu Geet in Practicing Natural Farming in the Traditional Baree (Homestead Garden) System of Assam, India

H. Mazumdar, M. Neog, A. K. Borthakur, G. Gogoi, S. Gohain & P. K. Pathak · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aim: The study was undertaken to understand the relevance of Assamese folk songs, or Bihu geet, in the management of the traditional Assamese baree system in view of natural farming. Study Design: The data obtained from group discussion and personal interview method have been tab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031147

Prospects of Sericulture in Border Areas of Jammu with Special Reference to Poonch District

Muzafar Ahmad Bhat, Jagmeet Kour, Suraksha Chanotra, Abdul Aziz, Sumya Kapoor, Mohd. Azam & Amardev Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The most significant economic sector is sericulture, which has a variety of entrepreneurship opportunities and the ability to increase regular periodicity of economic returns. The effective rate of rearing and the techniques used during the rearing stage are the most crucial fact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031142

Influence of Agriculture Advisory Services on Adoption of Sorghum Production Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka South Sub-County, Kenya

R. O. Nyanchoka, J. M. Muchiri, C. A. Omukoko, R. M. Gikunda & F. K. Mbaka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The development and dissemination of agricultural advisory services (AAS) amongst smallholder sorghum farmers (SHFs) has played a crucial role in sorghum yield improvement in Kenya. However, there is limited information on the influence of AAS on adoption of sorghum production pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031143

Effect of Seed Rate on Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) under Front Line Demonstrations in Poonch

Ajay Gupta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Among several crop management factors sowing method, seeding rate and selection of appropriate genotype have prime roles in affecting wheat productivity. Most of the times, farmers are in practice of using excess seed rate to the tune of 160kg/ha against recommended 120 kg/ha. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031144

Price Spread Analysis of Castor in Salem and Namakkal District

M. Subhashree, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. Prahadeeswaran & E. Paramaeswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

India is the world’s largest producer of castor oil, producing over 75% of the total world’s supply. Castor oil is unique owing to its exceptional diversity of applications. The oil and its derivatives are used in over 100 different applications in diverse industries such as pain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031137

Assessment of Irrigation Water Loss and Water Balance in the Thenpennaiyaru Basin of Tamil Nadu, India

M. Venkatesh, A. Vidhyavathi, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Raviraj, M. R. Duraisamy & K. Harishankar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study employed a comprehensive technique for the systematic estimate of the water balance in Thenpennaiyaru river basin irrigation systems (TRB-IS) in Tamil Nadu, India. KRP reservoir and Sathanur reservoir in TRB are the primary water sources in the study area. We computed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031138

Economics of Dairy Products in a Experimental Dairy Plant

G. N. Narnaware, Devendra Kumar Kurrey & N. W. Shinde · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

In order to ensure sustainable and economic dairy-based value-added production, it is essential to analyze the costs and Break-Even points. The study was undertaken in the Experimental Dairy Plant, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana) with handling capacity of ten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031139

Assessment of Irrigation Scheduling and Nipping Management for Higher Yield and Economic Returns of Mustard in Satpura and Kaymore Plateau Zone of Madhya Pradesh

Ajay Chourasiya, Akhilesh Jagre, Ashok Kumar Sharma & Uttam Kumar Tripathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

On-farm testing was conducted for two consecutive years during Rabi seasons 2018-19 and 2019-20 at farmer’s fields of Majhgawan block of Satna district in India to validate the effect of irrigation scheduling and nipping management for higher yield and economic returns of mustard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031140

Exploring the Nexus between Extension Agents’ Extension Approaches, Training, and the Challenges of Cereal Production

Bhakta Bdr Shangshon, Anan Polthanee, Chaicharn Wongsamun & Patcharee Suriya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study evaluated the linkages between the approaches adopted by extension agents in providing agricultural extension services to farmers, the capacity building of the extension personnel, and the challenges for cereal production. Using purposive sampling, 62 extension personn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031133

An Analysis of Farmers Extent of Adoption and Knowledge of Bt. Cotton in the Jangaon District of Telangana, India

Manga Srikanth & . Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study was conducted in Jangaon district of Telangana during the year 2022. The main purpose of this study is to measure the Extent of Adoption and knowledge of Bt cotton in Jangaon District of Telangana. A total 120 respondents were selected purposively from six villages unde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031134

Co-Compost Practising Farmers in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India: Problems and Prospects

SP. Yazhini, P. Balaji, K. Uma & P. Balasubramaniam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Combining the human waste with the municipal waste would pave way to much needed solid waste management strategy in the urban areas. The co-compost produced out of this can be used successfully for crop production. The objective of this study is to detect the benefits and constra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031135

A Study on Price Spread and Marketing Efficiency of Honey Value Chains in Thrissur District of Kerala

V. M. Midhun, C. Velavan, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy & D. Ramesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Honey is produced and consumed in large quantities all over the world. India ranks eighth among honey producing countries, with a production of 0.62 lakh tonnes of honey, which contributed 3.83 percent to the world production of honey (2020). The objective of the study was to ide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031128

To Document the Role and Responsibilities of Extension Workers for Promotion of Sericulture Industry in Jammu and Kashmir (India)

Suraksha Chanotra, Saadia Qureshi, Jyoty Angotra & Muzafar Ahmad Bhat · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Bivoltine silk produced in Jammu and Kashmir is well recognized on global context but even though having most congenial climatic conditions, the raw silk yield is quite low. The reasons can be attributed to lack of awareness on proper rearing practices among the farmers and adopt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031129

Constraints Faced by the Coffee Planters in Using ICT Technologies in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu

S. Shashidhara, P. Balaji & N. Deepa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: ICT is crucial in bringing cutting-edge technologies to farmers and increasing farm income. However, this is not the case in practice, as farmers confront a number of obstacles when it comes to ICT adoption. Recognizing this issue, a study was conducted to learn about the c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031130

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth Parameters of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.] Variety Parbhani Kranti under South Eastern Plain Zone V of Rajasthan

Asha Nama & Rakesh Kumar Meena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The zero hunger target, poverty elimination and depletion of soil fertility are now becoming major threat to the food security of ever increasing population across the world however, in sustainable agriculture these points are to be considered as significant challenge faced by ag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031131