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Attitude of Farmers towards the use of Agricultural Machineries in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya

Daryll R. Lyngdoh & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This present study has been conducted to ascertain the attitude and proper understanding of the farmers of the benefits and outcomes in using various agriculture machineries in the field. The study was conducted in the Mawryngkneng C&RD Block in East Khasi Hills District of M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031059

Adoption of Farm Mechanization in Rice Cultivation in Villupuram District

M. Dhinesh, T. Dhamodaran, C. Muralidharan, G. Selvarani & K. Prabakaran · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Rice is a predominant food crop that was extensively cultivated and consumed in India. Recently, small and fragmented land holdings and labour scarcity during the peak season are driving farmers toward farm mechanization. Villupuram is one of the prominent districts with the maxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031060

A Study on Students’ Attitude towards Online Learning Using Paired Comparison Technique

Sandipamu Raahalya, C. Karthikeyan & M. Nirmala Devi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The purpose of this paper is to assess students’ attitude towards online learning using a paired comparison technique. A total of five stimuli were selected and paired in 10 combinations. A shift in the ranking of stimulus when compared with other stimulus would indicate a change...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031061

Araku Valley Coffee Production study in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India

Geddam Teja Sri, A. Rohini, M. Chandra Kumar, M. Nirmala Devi & N. Deepa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: This study mainly intends to analyze the production side of coffee that would throw light on the scenario of coffee growers to understand the cost structure and returns from coffee cultivation in the study area. Study Design: Purposive sampling technique was adopted for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031053

RAWEP - A Tool for Need Assessment among Rural Women

Y. Uma Jyothi, Sirisha Deepthi Soranpudi & Geetha Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

A need assessment is the process of identifying and determining how to bridge the gap between an organization's current and desired state. It is part of a planning process to determine gaps, or “needs,” and address areas for improvement or development. It can help decide where an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031054

Farmer’s Awareness and Use of Different ICT Tools

Vishakha Bansal, Lipi Das, Vandana Joshi & Subhash Chandra Meena · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are a broad range of technological tools and resources to create, stockpile, produce value and manage information. Radio and television broadcasting, computer hardware, software services, and electronic media could all be included...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031055

Effectiveness of WhatsApp Agro - Advisory Service by the Scientist of KVK of Cauvery Delta Zone

D. Sakthivel, T. Dhamodaran, C. Muralidharan, G. Selvarani & K. Prabakaran · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Nowadays usage of Social media is increasing rapidly in the 21st century. WhatsApp is the most popular social media which is used by a large number of people. The present study was focused on how effectively KVK's farmers use WhatsApp groups for agricultural purposes. Three distr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031056

A Study on Relationship between Self-Confidence and Risk-Taking Ability among the Doctoral Students of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

M. Aarthi, R. Jansirani, P. Balasubramaniam, S. Sridevy & G. Arun Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Student life is a most important phase in a person’s life to learn many things and to do different tasks. Students pursuing their education overcome a lot of obstacles created under many circumstances. Many adversities are faced by the students during their studies. Many psycholo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031057

Oil Crops and Oil Production Trends

Akashamrut M. Patel, Deval B. Patel, Hiren G. Bhatt & Samit Dutta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Edible oils are main constituent of human diet. Production figures of oils crops and oils provide information not about only production patterns but consumption patterns too. Knowing this information helps industry as well educators in focusing on important oil crops and oils. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031050

Utilization Pattern of Different Agricultural Information Sources and Channels by Paddy Farmers in Telangana

Ramu Yalakonda, C. Karthikeyan, P. Balasubramaniam & R. Gangai Selvi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Paddy is the major crop in India. It is the second most important crop in the world in terms of cultivation. India's public agricultural information generation, testing, and transmission system are one of the world's largest and most complicated. Information sources and channels...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031051

Adoption Status and Constraints of Training Programme of Farmers of Northern Gangetic Plains of India

Deepak Rai, A. K. Dubey & Ram Lakhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Mushroom Cultivation as an entrepreneur provides ample of opportunities for sustaining rural livelihood. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane research, Lucknow is actively involved to provide fifteen days vocational trainings on button mushroom cultivation in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031052

Access to Credit and Its Relationship with Information and Communication Technology Tools’ Adoption in Agricultural Extension among Peasants in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya

J. C. Dimo, S. W. Maina & A. C. Ndiema · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Access to agricultural credit is one of the key factors that boost the adoption of technologies to improve agricultural production. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools have been referred to as essential channels in the dissemination of agricultural extension info...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031047

Performance of Indian Cotton Sector- An Econometric Analysis

S. Elamathy, K. R. Karunakaran, V. Saravanakumar & M. Chandrakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Cotton is a high commercial profile crop serving as a lifebelt crop for millions. It is a predominant crop under cultivation in a large spectrum since the ancient period. Globally it is a significant income earning crop hence aptly termed as White Gold. India is a leading cotton...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031048

Determining the Effect of Zinc Fortification on Growth, Yield and Economics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Under Irrigated Condition

Ravi Prakash Singh, S. K. Verma, Puneet Kumar Singh, Kairovin Lakra, S. B. Singh & Sriprakash Maurya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study propose to explore the possibility of agronomic biofortification for enhancing the Zn content of wheat through ferti-fortification of wheat crops with Zn at appropriate dose and time during its growth. The productivity and nutritional value of wheat, as well as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031049

Constraint analysis of Fishermen and Market Intermediaries of Marine Fish Markets in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

Vinay Maruti Hatte, Swadesh Prakash, Nalini Ranjan Kumar, E. Vivekanandan & V. Ramasubramanian · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Maharashtra ranks fifth in total marine fish landing in India, and the significant share contributed by pelagic resources (38 %), followed by demersal (28.7 %), crustaceans (24.8 %), and mollusks (9 %). The marine fish landings of Maharashtra during 2020 were 398511 tons, having...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031046