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Digital Agri-solutions and Advisory Services in Indian Agriculture amidst COVID 19 Pandemic

Polasa Bhuvanasri, R. J. Singh, Karukumalli Sindhura & Palnati Naveen Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study aims to focus on the effect of COVID 19 on Indian agriculture and food systems in India. Approximately, 14 million to 22 million people faced dangerous poverty across the globe and many low- and middle-income countries have to witness about 25% fading in agri-food expor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530885

An Analysis on Constraints Perceived by the Farmers in Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Practices in Selected Districts of Tamil Nadu

M. Ganapathy Ramu, Ramu, M. Ganapathy, M. Asokhan & Ganapathy Ramu, M. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study was conducted to find out the constraints perceived by the farmers in adoption of conservation agriculture practices. Ex post facto research design was used for this study. The study was conducted in 12 blocks of Cuddalore, Viluppuram and Tiruvarur districts respectivel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530883

An Economic Analysis of Agricultural Credit-led Agricultural Growth in India

J. J. Parthiban & M. Anjugam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Among all sectors, the agriculture sector will be the pillar stone for sustainable economic growth. Agriculture credit shows the pivotal role for efficient agricultural transactions. The study investigates the role of agriculture credit in India’s agricultural credit through vari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530884

Constraints Faced by Banana Growers in Adoption of IPM

Meenu Maheswaran, Mahesh R. Patel & Yeragorla Venkata Harikrishna · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as Integrated Pest Control (IPC) is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. Constraints mean hindrances or obstructions in the way of banana growers in adoption of integrated pest management prac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530879

Structural Pattern and Growth Analysis of Rice Production in Odisha

Rammah Zwan, M. A. A. Baig, Sk Mosharaf Hossain & Priya Brata Bhoi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Even though rice has high importance for food security and agricultural GDP in the agrarian economy of Odisha, production is constrained by several factors. The trends, patterns, and instability of key production parameters such as area, yield need to be studied to suggest insigh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530880

Actor Linkages in Dairy Innovation Platforms: A Case Study in Kerala

D. M. Dominic, J. Gupta, Aswathy Chandrakuma & Femi Francis · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aim: The current study analyses the level and type of linkages among the actors in the innovation platform using actor linkage matrix (ALM). The Samagra scheme which includes dairy based projects namely Nature Fresh (NF) and Ksheerasagaram, was the innovation platform (IP) under...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530881

Students’ Approaches to Learning in Agricultural Higher Education

Dhumantarao Thammi Raju, Pedaprolu Ramesh, Rupan Raghuvanshi, Basavapatna Subbanna Yashavanth, Bharat S Sontakki, Pandian Krishnan, Balasani Raghupathi, Sudhir Kumar Soam & Cherukumalli Srinivasarao · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

An Expost facto research design was adopted to understand the learning approaches of agricultural students (deep, strategic, and surface) and the data were collected randomly from 1514 students of Indian agricultural higher education institutions using the ‘Approaches and Study S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i530882

Self Help Groups: An Approach for Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in India

Rijul Sihag & Savita Vermani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The concept of Self Help Groups (SHGs) is a helpful instrument for the economic empowerment of women. As Haryana is one of the developed states of India, however, the growth and share of Haryana’s SHG is very marginal in total SHGs of India. The empowerment of women is crucial fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430878

Design and General Characteristics of ‘Disco Dol’ (Two Seam Trawl) Operated along Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

V. G. Yewale, M. M. Shirdhnakar, A. S. Mohite, S. K. Barve, R. H. Rathod, K. J. Chaudhari, S. V. Patil, B. M. Yadav, S. M. Wasave & B. V. Naik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present investigation was taken to know the variations with respect to design, net specification, mesh size of Disco dol trawl net operated along the Ratnagiri coast. A total of 42 trawl net was sampled physically by using measurement tape and scale. The data were collected b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430877

Impact Assessment on Attainment of Social Status by MGNREGA Beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu

P. Balasubramaniam, N. Sriram, V. Mohanraj & R. Kanimozhi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

More than 60 per cent of total workforce in the country derives their livelihood from agriculture and high dependency on agriculture has caused decrease in per capita household income from farm sector and mechanization in agricultural production has resulted in lesser employment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430876

Magnitude and Pattern of Non-Farm Employment among Scheduled Caste in Western Plain Zone of Punjab

Vikas Kumar & Lavleen Kaur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study examines the magnitude and  pattern of non-farm employment among schedule caste respondents in western plain zone of Punjab. The study was based on multi stage random sampling technique. Both primary and secondary sources of data was used for the study. For anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430875

Effect of Crop Matrix on Insect – Plant Interaction under Two Environmental Regimes on Cowpea

K. Sasikumar, N. Ganapathy & M. Shanthi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The results revealed that inland ecosystem (Srivilliputtur) during summer and winter 2017, cowpea + sorghum intercrop system recorded low numbers aphid, thrips, pod bug and spotted pod borer viz., (7.52 and 10.57/10 cm twigs, 0.96 and 2.06/10 flowers, 0.96 and 2.05/plant and 0.72...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430872

Price Spread and Marketing Efficiency of Black Gram in Tamil Nadu, India

R. Ramesh Kumar, M. Malarkodi, Kumar, R. Ramesh & K. Uma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

A study was conducted to analyze the marketing channels, marketing cost, price spread, and marketing efficiency of Black Gram in Tamil Nadu, India. Both primary and secondary data were used. The primary data pertained to the year 2020-21 and it was collected from 60 Farmer Produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430873

Development of Scale to measure the Behavioural Intention of Farmers to Adopt Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture

Sabyasachi Pradhan, N. K. Khare, P. K. Singh, Kamini Bisht & Seema Naberia · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

A scale was developed to measure the "Behavioural intention of farmers to adopt Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA)". Based on the review of literature and discussion with the expert's, 74 statements were enlisted. The Likert's summated rating technique was followed in the cons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430874

Socio-personal Characteristics of Ecological Farmers of Nagaland in Terms of Food Security

Lovely Narzary & Prashant Rangnathrao Deshmukh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study focuses on the socio-personal characteristics of ecological farmers with food security in Nagaland. An Ex-Post facto research design was used for the present study. The study was conducted in Nagaland state during the year 2020-21. Two districts namely, Phek and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i430871