Agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of global freshwater withdrawals, and this proportion rises to over 90% in many arid and semi-arid regions. As the global population approaches 10 billion and climate change intensifies hydrological variability, the imperative to produce...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54254
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae with chromosome number 2n = 40. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with temperatures ranging from 24-27°C during fruit development. India is the world’s leading mango producer, accounting for nearly 50%...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54249
The Asian rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzae (Wood-Mason), is a major endemic insect pest in the Warangal region of Telangana, causing substantial yield losses in rice cultivation. The present investigation was carried out during the Kharif season of 2019 at the Regional Agricultur...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54250
Potato is a major global food crop, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and ranks fourth after rice, wheat, and maize. India is a leading producer with high productivity, and while mainly grown in rabi season, it is also cultivated in kharif in plateau regions like Odi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54251
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Indian economy, contributing nearly 18 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing livelihood support to around 46 per cent of the national workforce. Despite its significance, the sector continues to face persistent product...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54252
Background: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a key Rabi pulse crop in India; however, its productivity is severely constrained by weed infestation, causing substantial yield losses. Reliance on manual weeding is increasingly impractical, necessitating integrated approaches combin...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54253
A key factor in deciding whether a chicken farm is profitable is the weight. Native chicken meat is favoured for its deliciousness, relatively low-fat content, and low-cholesterol flesh. However, in the past few years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become the biggest threat...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54248
Fisheries and aquaculture play a vital role in ensuring food, nutritional, and livelihood security in developing regions; however, the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe disruptions to production systems, supply chains, and market access, adversely affecting fish farming households...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54245
Mango is an important fruit crop in India, contributing significantly to farmers’ income and nutritional security. Efficient utilization of inputs during the establishment period is essential for improving the productivity and economic viability of mango orchards. The present stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54246
Internet of Things (IoT)-based technologies have the potential to transform modern agriculture. Smart agricultural practices enabled by IoT offer numerous benefits, including enhanced crop yields and more efficient utilisation of resources. By leveraging precision agriculture tec...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54247
Background: Broccoli is a nutrient-rich cole crop gaining importance in India due to its high dietary and economic value. However, its productivity is severely constrained by the infestation of several insect pests, particularly aphids and lepidopteran borers, which cause conside...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54243
Agriculture in India, though vital for livelihood and food security, remains highly vulnerable to climate variability and change, which significantly affects crop productivity, soil health, and long-term agricultural sustainability. The present study was conducted in the Jhunjhun...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54244
Livestock production in Somaliland is a key economic sector, but its performance depends heavily on the availability of safe and nutritious fodder under increasing rangeland degradation and drought stress. This study evaluated the proximate composition and aflatoxin contamination...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54241
Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is emerging as a resource-efficient alternative to conventional transplanting, offering 20-40% water savings and reduced labour costs. However, its success is constrained by severe weed infestation due to the absence of standing water, leading to yield lo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54242
Wheat productivity is often limited by declining soil fertility and imbalanced nutrient use, highlighting the need for soil test–based, site-specific fertiliser management to improve nutrient use efficiency and sustain yield. A field experiment was carried out during the Rabi sea...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54240