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An Overview of Dragon Fruit Cultivation in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh

Karthik Chittibomma, Nand Kishor Yadav, M. Ganesh Reddy, C. Mrinalini Sasanka & C. Sai Vaishnavi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Dragon fruit is a wonderous fruit belonging to the Cactaceae family. This fruit is familiar as strawberry pear, pitaya, and pitahaya. It is indigenous to the country of South America but is extensively cultivated in Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, China, and Singapore on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i82000

Constraints Analysis in Production and Marketing of Organic Vegetables Using Garrett’s Ranking Technique

N. N. Chavan & N. R. Koshti · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study focuses on livelihood status of organic vegetable growers as an integral part of rural society, hence the research objective was formulated to study the constraints faced by vegetable growers in production and marketing of organic vegetables. Study was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i82001

A Study on Agriculture Information Seeking Behavior of Farmer’s through Mobile of West Champaran District, Bihar, India

Roushan Kumar & Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study explores the information-seeking behavior of farmers in West champaran District, Bihar, specifically through mobile devices. The research was conducted with 120 randomly selected respondents from 18 blocks in the district. The study found that the majority of farmers w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i82002

Study on Brand Promotion of Pre-emergence Herbicide in Kurukshetra District of State Haryana, India

Rishita Tripathi & Nitin Barker · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The Present study was conducted in the year 2022 with a sample of 100 Rice farmers in Block of Pipli district of Kurukshetra. The study reveals that the market share of Syngenta India Ltd. was found to be on the top rank in the district. The market share and key existing competit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81996

Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies among Rural Women and Youth in Agriculture in Abia State, Nigeria

Iyere-Freedom, Chioma Jennifer & Enwelu, Innocent Achonam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study assessed the utilization of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among rural women and youth in agriculture in Abia State, Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule by the researcher and other research assistants. Percentage, standa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81997

Marketing Cost, Producer's Share, and Marketing Efficiency in Different Marketing Channels of Persimmon Crop in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh

Devashish Thakur, Mukesh Kumar Maurya & Madhusudan Tiwari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study examines the marketing channels and associated costs in the persimmon industry, focusing on the producer's share in consumer rupees and marketing efficiency. The research analyzes different marketing channels involving wholesalers, retailers, and pre-harvest contractor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81998

Knowledge of Women towards Improved Rice Cultivation Practices in Bongmol Village of Kangpokpi District, Manipur, India

Lhinghoivah Thangeo & Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study is undertaken in Bongmol village which comes under Champhai Block of Kangpokpi district, Manipur. A total number of 120 respondents were selected purposively for the study. Descriptive research design was harnessed for the present study and the primary data were amassed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81999

An Analysis of Impact of COVID -19 on Agriculture, Horticulture Crops and Livetocks in Krishna District, India

I. Venkata Reddy, P. Venkata Subbaiah, Raja Narasimha, P. N. Siva Prasad & N. Rajasehkar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The current study was carried out in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Krishna district mainly agrarian district. The major agricultural crops grown in the district are paddy, cotton, Maize, blackgram, greengram, sugarcane, Groundnut Similarly, horticultural crops are chillies,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81995

Nutritional Status and Socio-Economic Profile of Farm Women in Aspirational Districts of Tamil Nadu

Ditty Maria Dominic, D. Alagu Niranjan, H. R. Meena, V. K. Ammu & Femi Francis · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: “Women in agriculture” is a widely discussed arena but nutrition of women in agriculture is yet to be explored thoroughly. The current paper focuses on farm women in aspirational districts. These are the districts identified by NITI Aayog which are the poorly performing in a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81993

A Study on Effectiveness of Tabos and Cultural Practices on Bio-diversity Conservation in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Kanimozhi, P. Balasubramaniam & V. Mohanraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Taboos and cultural practices are regulates people the way interact with the world around them by prohibiting the use of items consider as sacred. Sacred grooves are one of the valuable, but primitive practices of nature that plays an important role in biodiversity conservation....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81994

A Study on Adoption Level of Different Recommended Agricultural Practices by Farmers in Kharar Division of Punjab

Anand Vikas Hansda, Satyabrata Sahoo & Gurshaminder Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Since agriculture employs half of all workers worldwide, it is the largest employer and the economic engine of rural India. Rural India's development in relation to national development would be reflected in the development of agriculture [1]. Agriculture and allied industries ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81990

Millets in India: Production, Consumption and Impact on Food Security

Jyoti Chaudhary, Rohit Shelar, Kalpna Thakur, Rajat Singh & Rimpika · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Millets are a rich source of nutrients and these are hardy crops as well. The cultivation of millet has declined in the country since the government focused on fine cereals and suitable policies were not there for millets. The study focused on the area, production and productivit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81991

Study of Gaps in Adoption of Improved Tasar Silkworm (Antheraea mylitta D) Rearing Technologies

Pravin C. Gedam, D. M. Bawaskar, B. N. Chowdhary, A. Venugopal & A. D. Ingale · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Maharashtra contributes paltry 0.76 per cent of the total production of tasar silk in the country, with 23 MT but the production of tasar silk in the state is found to be dwindling which might be due to the gaps in knowledge and adoption of improved tasar silkworm rearing technol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81992

Social Betterment and Economic Empowerment of Sericulture Farmers in Northern Hilly Zone of Karnataka, India

Vinayak Hosamani, Venkatesh Hosamani, Sowmya P., Manjunath G. R. & Shivaprasad V. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Sericulture, one of the important enterprises undertaken by farmers in North Karnataka, is an eco-friendly, agro-based, labour intensive, low input and commercially attractive farm enterprise falling under cottage and small-scale sector. Among the factors that contribute for succ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81989

A Study on Growth of Procurement of Arecanut by Different Marketing Agencies for the Benefit of the Farmers

Hanumantappa Jamanal & C. Murthy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The arecanut palm (Areca catechu L.,) is a significant commercial and business crop of India. It plays an important role in the political, social and cultural functions and the economic life of people in our country. From an area of 12.26 lakh hectares of land, the total arecanut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i81988