This study quantitatively assessed the economic vulnerability of tribal households in the Wayand District of Kerala, India with a specific focus on their dependence on Non timber Forest Products (Medicinal plants) as a primary livelihood source. A survey of 90 tribal households w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i72800
Aim: This study explores the socioeconomic factors influencing the collection of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) among tribal communities in Wayanad, Kerala, South India. It also examines their perceptions of the decline in NTFP availability and their awareness about the conse...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122654
Over the last two decades, India’s food system with population surge has been undergoing a transformation with increase in demand for high value fruits and vegetables. However, farmers are not benefitted from these transitions as the post-harvest losses are fairly high due to poo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i82007