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D. Suresh Kumar

Publications (24)

Factors Influencing Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission: An Econometric Analysis

D. Suresh Kumar & G. Kaviya · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Agriculture significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from livestock and crop production, and is projected to rise by 2050 due to intensified practices. Complex biological, technical, and economic factors influence these emissions, highlighting the need...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45377

Comparative Analysis of Profitability, Water and Energy Productivity in Curry Leaf Cultivation: Drip vs. Conventional Production Systems in Coimbatore district, India

Aishwarya P, D. Suresh Kumar, Balaji Kannan, R. Pangayar Selvi & A. Surendran · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The aim is to analyze the cost and returns of curry leaf production under different irrigation methods, assess water and energy productivity and draw conclusions regarding the sustainability and profitability of drip irrigation. The study utilizes a sample of 60 respondents from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62482

A Study on Irrigation Water Productivity under Different Irrigation Environments of Tamil Nadu, India

T. M. Kamesh, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Vidhyavathi, K. Nagarajan & M. R. Duraisamy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2023

The world is attempting to increase water efficiency in all activities, especially in irrigation, which consumes three-fourths of total available water. Concerning  the near future food demand and sustainability issues, views are directed to reduce the usage of water or increase...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2023/v45i92181

Impact of Industrial Water Pollution on Human and Livestock Health in Bhavani River basin of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Suresh, D. Suresh Kumar, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. R. Duraisamy & M. Maheswari · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Aim: To study the impact of Industrial Water Pollution on Human and Livestock health in Bhavani River basin of Tamil Nadu. Study Design: The Cost of illness method. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Sathyamangalam block of Erode district of Tamil Nad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i124108

Economic Impact of Industrial Water Pollution on Agriculture and Rural Households in Bhavani River Basin of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Suresh, D. Suresh Kumar, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. R. Duraisamy & M. Maheswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: To study the impact of industrial water pollution on Agriculture and rural households in Bhavani River basin of Tamil Nadu. Study Design: Multistage random sampling. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Sathyamangalam block of Erode district of Tam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71954

Awareness Regarding Soil Health Card and Obstacles in Adoption of its Recommendations in the Karaikal District of Puducherry U.T. in India

R. Jayapriya, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Vidhyavathi, Balaji Kannan & M. R. Duraisamy · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Aims: To study the awareness regarding Soil Health Card and constraints encountered in adoption of Soil Health card Recommendations and suggestions in Karaikal district of Puducherry U.T. Study Design: Purposive random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1831079

Potential and Determinants of Groundwater Use in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

K. Deepika, D. Suresh Kumar, K. R. Ashok, Balaji Kannan & M.R. Duraisamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: To study the potential and determinants of groundwater use. Study design: Purposive random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu and the survey was conducted during July 2021 and September 2021. Methodology:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330854

Quantification of Negative Externalities of Irrigation Well Investment of Overexploited Firka: The Case of Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

K. Deepika, D. Suresh Kumar, K. R. Ashok, Balaji Kannan & M. R. Duraisamy · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2021

Aims: To study the total negative externality cost of irrigation well investment of overexploited firka. Study Design: Purposive random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu and the survey was conducted during July...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i4631630

An Economic Analysis of Technology Adoption Coupled With Conjunctive Use of Ground Water in Tank Command Area

R. Minithra & D. Suresh Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This paper aims to evaluate the conjunctive use of surface and ground water, adoption of water management technologies and factors which influence the adoption of water management technologies in the tank command area since water scarcity problem is becoming major concern in most...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/45946

Unlocking Market Potential for Madurai Malli Through Value Chain Analysis

L.T. Thirumarudhan, M. Anjugam, D. Suresh Kumar, C. Indu Rani, M. Nirmala Devi & R. Vasanthi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Geographical Indications (GI) serve as intellectual property rights that protect products uniquely tied to specific regions, where distinctive attributes are derived from local natural, cultural, or traditional factors. This study analyses the marketing structure, price spread, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i22890

Utilization Behaviour of Digital Tools by Farmers for Marketing Their Produce during Covid-19 Lockdown Period

P. Raja Pandi, Ravi Kumar Theodore, D. Suresh Kumar, P. Balasubramaniam & Patil Santhosh Ganapathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was conducted to examine the role of digital tools in agricultural marketing during the Covid-19 lockdown period in Tamil Nadu. The study aimed to understand how farmers leveraged digital tools to overcome marketing difficulties in marketing their produce during...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92110

An Analysis of Constraints Faced by the Farmers and Intermediaries in Cultivation and Value Addition of Pineapple in Manipur State

Haobam Dimashree Devi, K. Mahendran, D. Suresh Kumar & A. Rohini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: With many Manipur farmers depending on pineapple cultivation, it was essential to understand the constraints faced by the farmers in pineapple cultivation. Thus, the study aimed to identify the constraints on pineapple cultivation and value-addition activities in the State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71955

Impact of ASEAN- India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) on Palm Oil Trade

B. Teena Lakshmi, K. M. Shivakumar, D. Suresh Kumar, K. Mahendran & J. Suresh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2022

Aims: To analyse the trade creation and trade diversion effect of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) on palm oil trade among the member countries. Data and Methodology: Data on palm oil exports of major Association of South East Asian countries (ASEAN) member countries...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2022/v44i112066

Trade Competitiveness of Palm Oil Export from ASEAN Countries

B. Teena Lakshmi, K. M. Shivakumar, D. Suresh Kumar, K. Mahendran & J. Suresh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: To study the competitiveness, import intensity and structural break of palm oil exports from ASEAN member countries to the Indian market for the period 2000 to 2020. Data and Methodology: The relevant data was collected from UNCOMTRADE for the period of 21 years (2000 to 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111679

Assessment of Irrigation Water Loss and Water Balance in the Thenpennaiyaru Basin of Tamil Nadu, India

M. Venkatesh, A. Vidhyavathi, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Raviraj, M. R. Duraisamy & K. Harishankar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study employed a comprehensive technique for the systematic estimate of the water balance in Thenpennaiyaru river basin irrigation systems (TRB-IS) in Tamil Nadu, India. KRP reservoir and Sathanur reservoir in TRB are the primary water sources in the study area. We computed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031138

Quantifying Water Use Efficiency in Paddy Production for Different Regions of Thenpennaiyaru River Basin (TRB) of Tamil Nadu

M. Venkatesh, A. Vidhyavathi, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Raviraj & M. R. Duraisamy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2022

Agriculture is the world's greatest user and consumer of water. Crop irrigation accounts for two-thirds of all world water withdrawals and 85 per cent of total global water consumption. Today we face major issues on water scarcity which is closely related to “water stress” or “wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2022/v44i1030881

Role of Microfinance in Functioning of Women Self-Help Groups (SHG) Under Bank Linkage Programme in the Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

Dudekula Rafi, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, D. Suresh Kumar, C. Velavan, V. Anandhi & D. Murugananthi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Aims: To understand the functioning of bank-linked women-based self-help groups in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in two districts of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The surve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230816

Livelihood Status of Neem Seed Pickers and Constraints in Seed Collection and Procurement in Tamil Nadu

L. K. Baburaj, J. Venkata Pirabu, D. Suresh Kumar, A. Vidhyavathi & R. Pushpavalli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Aims: Neem Seeds have considerable economic significance due to a variety of commercial usages. Realising the significance of neem, the present study aimed to understand the rural households’ participation in neem seed collection and issues in collection and sales. Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130764

Establishment Potential of Seed Balls in Forest Ecosystems in Tamil Nadu, India

S. K. Rajkishore, P. Balaji, K. Geethanjali, D. Suresh Kumar, R. Jerlin, V. M. Indumathi, J. Ramachandran, S. Jayasuriya, A. Anto Rashwin, R. Raveena & K. Rohinidevi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Background: Forest degradation and limited success of natural regeneration necessitate cost-effective restoration approaches, with direct seeding emerging as a scalable alternative to conventional planting methods. Seed ball technology offers potential to enhance seed germination...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55432

Micro Food Processing Enterprises of Andhra Pradesh: Growth Opportunities Using the PEST Analysis

Akkineni Aneesh, K. Mahendran, A. Rohini, D. Suresh Kumar & M. R. Duraiswamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: This study aims to use PEST analysis to comprehend the strategies implemented by micro food processing enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, India, with regard to political, economic, social, and technological factors to provide an overview of their growth potential. Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71939

A Study on Status of Micro Food Processing Enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, India

Akkineni Aneesh, K. Mahendran, A. Rohini, D. Suresh Kumar & M. R. Duraiswamy · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

Aims: The aim of the study is to identify and understand the status of food processing enterprises in Andhra Pradesh and to categorize them into micro, small, medium, and large for better understanding. Study Design: The research has been formulated to comprehend the status and d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i104098

Dynamics in Surface and Groundwater Irrigation Systems across Districts of Andhra Pradesh, India: An Economic Analysis

U. Madhurima, K. R. Karunakaran, S. Panneerselvam, D. Suresh Kumar & S. Pazhanivelan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

The study explores the district wise irrigation scenario of Andhra Pradesh state with special reference to net tank irrigated area that impacted net groundwater irrigation system in the state. The failure in improvement of tank irrigation due to rainfall, technical, physical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i34056

A Study on Customers Preferences towards Landscape Features of Agri-tourism in Tamil Nadu

S. Sarath, S. D. Sivakumar, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, D. Suresh Kumar & E. Somasundaram · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The agricultural landscape is the base for agri-tourism development. This paper focuses on customer preferences for agricultural landscape features when participating in agri-tourism. The prime objective of the study includes identifying the attractive features of agricultural la...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i830940

Constraints Faced by Rice Growers in Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu in Cultivation of TNAU Modern Rice Varieties

A. Jason Arockiam, Ravi Kumar Theodore, R. Suresh, Shibi Sebastian & D. Suresh Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study was carried out to analyse the constraints faced by rice growers in Cauvery Delta Zone (CDZ) of Tamil Nadu in use of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) modern rice varieties and to elicit suggestions for improving the adoption of TNAU modern rice varietie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031112