The area under commercial crops has been fluctuating over the years in Tamil Nadu. However, the change in area is not same for all the crops. Hence the present study was conducted to assess the growth rates and the dynamics of area change of cash crops in Tamil Nadu by using the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1130949
Aim: The main aim of this research is to study the input dealers’ perception towards the extension ad advisory services provided during COVID-19 pandemic. Study Design: Cross section research design. Place and Duration of Study: Coimbatore and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92362
Aim: The main aim of this research is to study COVID-19 effect on natural capital of small and marginal farmers. Study Design: Ex post facto research design. Place and Duration of Study: North western zone of Tamil Nadu includes Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem and Namakkal distric...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92355
The establishment of Agri clinics and Agribusiness Centers is a Government of India Scheme implemented through NABARD and MANAGE, Hyderabad for promotion of rural entrepreneurship through effective training and handholding of the graduate youth. Agri-Clinics are intended to prov...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130776
Rainfall prediction are vital for agriculture which is one of the primary sectors greatly affected by climate variability and extremes. Agriculture plays a vital role in shaping the economy of India which is often affected by monsoon. Sea surface temperature (SST) plays a vital r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1130516
Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) has been a noteworthy developmental mechanism in microfinance group-lending model advancing towards uplifting materialistic collateral-less and unbanked poor society in the direction of self-sustainability through easing access to formal financial se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130760
Aim: The purpose of this research is to analyse farmers' awareness and knowledge towards bio-inputs across six agro-climatic zones in Tamil Nadu, India. Study Design: The study used an ex post facto research strategy with multistage random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: T...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92338
Puddling is a crucial step in rice cultivation, extensively practiced by farmers in Asia for its role in softening soil, aiding in transplanting, and enhancing water and nutrient management. However, the alteration of soil properties by puddling raises concerns about its long-ter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i2313
The neem tree is a prospective agroforestry tree with significant demand in the medical and timber industries. It has a specific season of reproductive phase in a year, mostly from February to July in India. A study was organized to identify the influence of various weather param...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i203825
Climate change is a global environmental threat to all economic sectors, mainly the agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to the negative impact of climate change. Using cross-sectional data of 120 farmers collected from three blocks of the Jaisalmer district of the hyper-arid...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102916
The agricultural sector holds significant importance in India and stands to gain substantial benefits from the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Therefore, it is crucial to encourage widespread adoption of Information Technologies (IT) solutions at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102148
The cotton processing industry holds a significant position in the Indian economy as the second-largest labor-intensive activity after agriculture, providing direct and indirect employment to the Indian population. Given the commercial importance of cotton at the national and Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102781
The study was carried out to analyse the constraints faced by maize farmers of Tamil Nadu in use of smartphone for accessing agricultural information, and to elicit strategies for improving the smartphone usage among maize farmers. Ex- Post Facto Research Design. The selected dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92126
Rythu Bharosa Kendra is a State Government initiative of Andhra Pradesh in India for providing various services to the farmers from seed to sale at gross root level. The present study highlights the knowledge level of farmers along with the constraints and suggestions of farmers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92114
Grapes powdery mildew and downy mildew caused by Erysiphe necator and Plasmopara viticola respectively are the most devastating diseases worldwide resulting in significant loss of yield and quality. Epidemics of grapevine mildews are caused by airborne inocula such as conidia an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i2230677
P. Ananthi, Karthikeyan , M., J. Shajith Basha, Revathy , N., M. Karthikeyan, I. Johnson, N. Revathy, N. Manikanda Boopathi, Patil Santosh Ganapati, Boopathi , N. Manikanda, Basha , J. Shajith, Johnson , I., Ananthi, P. & Ganapati , Patil Santosh·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2023
The rising use of fungicides in cucurbits are significant issue, there are insufficient data to support the various factors influencing fungicide usage pattern. In this survey, a structured questionnaire and sequential exploratory mixed design was used to gather information about...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193727