An improvement in the present liquid formulation of biofertilizer is essential to expand its shelf life and enhance the bioefficacy potential of the inoculated crops. Here, we screened ten different water-soluble polymers for their feasibility as cell protectants in liquid biofer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193605
Over the past decades the contribution of farm labour has been decreasing due to occupational change, low wages, irregular employment, government policies and reforms. The severe shortage of agricultural labourers in the state has compelled farmers to transition from agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3867
Aim: Rice is a critical crop for a nation's food security. The study estimated the costs and returns, production function, resource-use efficiency, and constraints in certified organic traditional, certified organic HYV, and inorganic rice cultivation using primary data collected...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i94450
Rice cultivation in Thanjavur district faces interacting climatic, water, labour, and production-efficiency constraints. This study assessed these dimensions through an integrated multi-method framework. Primary data were collected from 120 rice farmers between October 2025 and F...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i95622