Climate variability poses a serious challenge to rice production in dryland, tank-fed, and coastal ecosystems of Tamil Nadu of India, particularly in drought-prone districts such as Ramanathapuram. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) play a critical role in promoting climate-resilient a...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2855
Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged as an important institution for improving the livelihood of farmers in Meghalaya. West Garo Hills district has the highest number of FPOs in the state with a total of 15 FPOs. Farmers in the district face challenges related to ma...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2854
The Acanthaceae family includes several medicinally important species, notably Adhatoda vasica, which is widely used in traditional medicine for respiratory and inflammatory disorders due to its rich phytochemical profile. The study presents a comparative phytochemical and allelo...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2851
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a high-value fruit rich in vitamin C with notable anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. Although strawberries are predominantly cultivated under open-field conditions, soil-based production is declining due to the increas...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2852
Asparagus racemosus Willd. (family Asparagaceae), widely recognised as Shatavari, is a medicinally significant species with an extensive history of application in Ayurvedic therapeutics. The present investigation seeks to characterise and comparatively assess the chemical constit...
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Chickpea, a major legume crop widely grown in India, accounts for 75 per cent of the world’s production. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri causes wilt disease and most important soil-borne pathogen affecting its yield. The paper aims to explore screen chickpea varieties against Fu...
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Agriculture remains central to India’s economy, with rice–wheat systems playing a key role in food security, especially in regions like Chhattisgarh, the “Rice Bowl of India.” However, despite large cultivation areas, low rice productivity highlights a significant gap that presen...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2849
The growing population along with urbanization have resulted in a rapid rise in the generation of organic waste. Neglecting the proper treatment of this waste would cause pollution and pose health risks. Households, restaurants, canteens and hotel waste constitute kitchen waste....
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2848
Poultry farming in India has emerged as a fast-growing livestock sector that supports rural livelihoods by generating income, employment, and nutritional security. Rapid growth in egg and meat production reflects rising demand, technological advancements, and its importance for s...
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Lalit Manohar Yadav, Atul Kumar Shrivastava, Manish Kumar Patel, Kunal Bhelave, D. M. Kadam, Vishal Dashrathrao Kalabande & Shaswat Tiwari·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2026
Weed management in rice (Oryza sativa L.) food crop cultivation is a labour-intensive operation that significantly affects crop productivity and production cost. The use of walk-behind paddy weeders provides an effective mechanized alternative to reduce labour requirement and imp...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2845
The escalating number of farmers venturing into the pig agribusiness has not resulted in improvement of production and pig marketing to meet the ever-increasing demand for pork. The main objective of the study was to determine the determinants of marketing efficiency of pig farme...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2846
Composite materials are widely used in daily life in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and agriculture because of their durability, strength, and lightweight properties, and the composites market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. However, s...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2843
Background: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop vital for global food security, with India contributing significantly to its production; however, rice cultivation in Kerala has declined due to structural challenges. Enhancing productivity through improved varieties and evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2844
Organic sericulture has usually been discussed in terms of input substitution, certification, residue avoidance and ecological stewardship, yet the biological engine of the system remains the mulberry leaf itself. Because the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, is strongly dependent...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2840
The floriculture industry, encompassing the cultivation and commercial exchange of ornamental plants, cut flowers, potted plants, and floral foliage, represents one of the most important and fastest-growing parts of the world's gardening industry. While traditional flower farming...
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