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Economic Analysis of Oilpalm Cultivation in India: A Case of Andhra Pradesh State

G. Raghunadha Reddy, B. Meher Gita, K. V. S. D. Pravallika & M. Chandrasekahar Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aim: Present study was taken up with an objective to examine the economic viability and financial feasibility of oilpalm cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. Study Design: Random sampling was used for the study. From each district, based on area proportionality 60 oil palm growers were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i931000

Productivity and Profitability of Toria through Frontline Demonstrations (CFLD) in Morigaon District

Moon Moon Basumatary, Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Ranjita Bezbaruah & Jiaul Hoque · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

In Morigaon district Assam, 716 demonstrations on High Yielding Variety (HYV) of toria TS-38 were conducted during five consecutive years. The study revealed that the yield of toria with HYV and improved production technology has been increased significantly as compared to local...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930994

Factors Affecting Marketing Behavior of Pea Farmers in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh

Ashish Kumar Nagar, Siddharth Namdeo, M. K. Dubey & Seema Naberia · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Pea is a rich source of protein as well as income and employment in Jabalpur. Pea production is a highly good source of economic importance in Jabalpur. The study was conducted purposively from 2019 to 2020 in Shapura block of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh (India) to find out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930993

Redefining the Roles of Extension Scientists in KVKs: Innovative Experiments during COVID Pandemic in KVK, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India

M. Ramasubramanian, R. Ramesh, A. Anuratha, V. Radhakrishnan, M. Selvamurugan, R. Jagadeesan, M. Sabapathi, S. Kamalasundari, M. Senthilkumar, N. Anandaraja & D. Puthira Prathap · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Extension Scientists working in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) have to innovate to prove their inevitable role in KVK and to establish their ability to spawn team work culture in KVK to reach the farmers effectively. In this article, an effort has been made to document the innovativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930992

Effectiveness of Extension Services for Food and Nutrition Security through Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Rarieda Sub-County, Kenya

Alex Okwama, Arnold Watako & Peter Bulli · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems (ICLFS) are globally recognized for their contributions to improving agricultural sustainability. These systems also play a big role in conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) since they reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930990

Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Perceived Gains in Marketing of Farmer Producer Company Shareholders of Kerala, India

Akhil Ajith & B. P. Binoo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study conducted among FPC shareholders of the state of Kerala in India, aimed at understanding their entrepreneurial orientation and perceived gains in marketing because of their membership. The relationship between selected variables and socio-demographic variables was also...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930991

Low Cost Zero Till in situ Green Manuring for Faster Decomposition of Rice/Wheat Stubbles Left after Combined Harvest to Minimse Field Burning

A. K. Ghorai, Ankit Kumar Ghorai & Kalyan Jana · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Low cost zero till in situ green manuring using different plant species i.e, dhaincha, sunnhemp, rice bean, jute, chocolate weed, khersai, white sweet clover, mustard etc., will eliminate the age old problems of large scale adoption of green manuring across the farming community....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930989

Increased Income to Farming Community through Direct Marketing

J. Raghuraja & T. N. Devaraja · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

ICAR-Taralabalu Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Davanagere initiated innovative marketing strategies for enhanced income to the farmers. The present study focused on analysis of these marketing strategies. The Saturday Organic Weekly Bazaar started during 2013 for organic growers to sell t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930987

Farmers’ Attitude and Preference towards Crop Diversification with Maize in Haryana

P. S. Shehrawat, Sube Singh, Sandeep Bhakar & . Aditay · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study concluded that the scheme 'Mera Pani Meri Virasat' is proved helpful in crop diversification of paddy with maize. Farmers showed that armyworm in maize deteriorate the quality of maize which demotes the crop diversification from paddy with maize. The government’s assist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930988

Impact of Agricultural Labour Migration Due to COVID-19 on Income and Employment: A Case Study in Mahabubnagar District of Telangana

Shaik Muneer, D. Kumara Swamy, T. Lavanya & K. Supriya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study was undertaken to examine the income and employment levels of migrant agricultural labourers during the COVID-19 pandemic period and its preceding normal period. The study was based on primary level survey conducted in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana state. V...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930984

Perceptions of Agricultural Extension Staff towards Financial Support Before and After Devolution in Kericho County, Kenya

Ruth C. Chelule, Catherine N. Munyua & Joash Kibett · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Agricultural extension services are put in place to improve rural development in many nations. Devolution of agricultural extension services have been tried in many nations with mixed results. Since the implementation of the devolved system of governance in Kenya, its effect on a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930985

Holt-Winters Forecast on Seasonal Time Series Crop Insurance Data with Structural Outliers (2000-2018) Using Ms Excel

P. Asha Priyanka, E. Nandakumar & R. Sangeetha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Time series data on the number of farmers enrolled in different crop insurance schemes such as NAIS, MNAIS and PMFBY in the state of Tamil Nadu, India was analysed for its seasonality, outliers and forecast. The data was found to be seasonal and exponentially increasing. Seasonal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930986

Optimization of Profit and Land Resources for Marginal/Small Farmers - A Linear Programming Approach

Hemant Poonia, Manju S. Tonk, Jitender Kumar Bhatia & . Rekha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study was aimed to optimize the profit and land resources for marginal and small farmers of four different villages of Karnal zone, Haryana, for both seasons, i.e., Kharif and Rabi using a linear programming approach. The crops sown by the farmers in the Kharif season were ri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930983

Frequency of Utilization of ICT Tools by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Scientists of Rajasthan State, India

Poorva Dashora & Chitra Henry · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Information communication technology (ICT) is a multidimensional term for information technology (IT) that addresses the role of integrated communication and the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers as well as essential enterprise...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930980

Communication Behaviour of Groundnut Growers in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh

P. Sai Charitha & . Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

This study was conducted in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh to measure communication behaviour among groundnut growers for agricultural technology. A total number of 120 respondents were selected purposively from 12 villages under Gudipala & Yadamari block to measure the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930981