Effective utilization of resources is a significant concern from an economic standpoint to enhance production levels and optimize returns. The current research examined the efficiency of resource usage in rice farming in the old alluvial region of West Bengal. A sample of 100 ben...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4781
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an economically important and nutritionally rich crop, serving as a key source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Enhancing genetic potential is essential to improve yield, disease resistance, and adaptability. This study evaluated fourte...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4782
An experiment was conducted to identify the most effective grafting method for guava (Psidium guajava L.) under different seasons and growing environments. The study evaluated two seasons as October (S1) and February (S2) and three environments: open field (C1), mist chamber (C2)...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4778
Aims: To identify and rank the major constraints faced by small tea growers (STGs) in Kerala. Study Design: Field survey was conducted and the STGs were individually made to rank the constraints. The Garrett ranking method was used to find out which problems were most important...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4779
The private sector involvement is gradually rising in rice seed production through contract farming and contract farming is playing an increasingly important role in many developing countries. Now certified rice seeds are being produced by contract farming with local farmers and...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4777
Watershed conservation is crucial for water resources, ecological balance and agricultural productivity. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System have revolutionized watershed assessment and planning by enabling efficient monitoring of terrain, land use, hydrology and soi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4776
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), commonly known as bhendi, is a high-value vegetable crop whose productivity often relies heavily on chemical fertilization. However, excessive use of synthetic fertilizers threatens soil fertility and environmental sustainability. This study eval...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4774
Background: Maize is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world. However, it is affected by various lepidopteran pests throughout its growth cycle, leading to severe infestations and significant yield losses each year. Methodology: A field experiment was carried out to...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4775
Agribusiness today stands at the intersection of rapid technological change, evolving market demands and shifting institutional frameworks. As global food systems face increasing pressures from sustainability challenges and economic integration understanding the forces that expan...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4773
The research was conducted to assess specific soil characteristics and aggregates of the beach ridge sand parent material in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Soil samples were gathered and examined for physical, chemical characteristics and aggregate stability. The statistical method em...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4772
This study examines the interlinkages between fallow land dynamics and the migration of farmers and agricultural labourers in the semi-arid regions of India, with a specific focus on Karnataka. Using longitudinal data from the national Land Use Statistics (LUS, 2013–14 to 2022–23...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4771
Aim: Entrepreneurship and livelihood development paradigms are inclusive of one another and have become prominent modes of development in global societies, as development policies seem to resonate with the agenda of social inclusivity. One can see how ecopreneurship affects susta...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4770
The green manuring (GM) crops are highlighted for their role in impacting nutrition to different arable crops (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, cotton, etc.). With increase in nutrient requirement in arable crop production, it will be essential to found more and more valid alternat...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4769
Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an important vegetable crop grown worldwide having large genetic variability in morphological traits like fruit size, shape and forms. The present study was carried out to estimate genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in 41 genotypes of...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4768
Rice is a staple food crop and it is integral to India's food security, economy, and rural livelihoods, particularly in regions like Puducherry, where rice-based cropping systems dominate. This study investigates the information use patterns of 120 farmers engaged in rice-based c...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4766