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Economic Impact of Industrial Water Pollution on Agriculture and Rural Households in Bhavani River Basin of Tamil Nadu, India

R. Suresh, D. Suresh Kumar, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, M. R. Duraisamy & M. Maheswari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: To study the impact of industrial water pollution on Agriculture and rural households in Bhavani River basin of Tamil Nadu. Study Design: Multistage random sampling. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Sathyamangalam block of Erode district of Tam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71954

An Analysis of Constraints Faced by the Farmers and Intermediaries in Cultivation and Value Addition of Pineapple in Manipur State

Haobam Dimashree Devi, K. Mahendran, D. Suresh Kumar & A. Rohini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: With many Manipur farmers depending on pineapple cultivation, it was essential to understand the constraints faced by the farmers in pineapple cultivation. Thus, the study aimed to identify the constraints on pineapple cultivation and value-addition activities in the State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71955

Marketing Efficiency and Marketing Constraints of Different Egg Marketing Channels in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Atla Sandhya Neelima, K. M. Singh & Nasim Ahmad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In this investigation, an attempt has been made to analyze the marketing efficiency of different egg marketing channels and marketing constraints faced by producers and marketing intermediaries in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The investigation is based on primary...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71952

Challenges Faced by the Paddy Farmers during COVID-19 Regime in Andhra Pradesh

R. Anthony, K. Suseela, K. S. R. Paul & D. Ramesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Rice is the main food for about 800 million people in India, which constitutes about 65% of its population. The unexpected imposition of lockdown with very little preparation obstructed farming and the food systems in numerous different ways. Rice was majorly affected by the rest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71953

A Study on the Impact of COVID on Farm Sector Higher Education and Employment

Shibi Sebastian, C. Sekar, A. Anuratha & P. Ahila Dev · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The issue of the COVID-19 and its impact on higher education is an emergent focus of debate across the globe. Higher education sectors all over the world are exceptionally disordered and disrupted radically and students are struggling a lot to navigate this crisis. An Analysis of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71950

Potentials of Plantain Value Addition in Improving Rural Households’ Income in Ekiti State, Nigeria

A. O. Adedapo & K. A. Abdu-Raheem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: This study examined the potential of value addition to Plantain in improving rural households’ income in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study investigated the socio-economic variables of plantain processors, identified the value-added products, factors influencing plantain value...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71951

GIS Based Mapping for a Better Crop Planning for Perumpadappu Block of Ponnani Kole Lands in Kerala

V. G. Sunil, Abhilash Nandan, R. Aswathi Krishna, Asish Benny, K. S. Swathy Suresh, Revath Balraj, V. P. Pranav & V. Sooraj · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Kole lands are one of the biggest saline, humid tropical wetland ecosystems. It spreads across  Thrissur and Malappuram districts of Kerala state. They serve as a water storage structure during  rainy season. After rains, the stored water is dewatered and circulated in various Ko...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71945

Evaluating the Magnitudes of Finance Availed by Farmers from Different Financial Agencies in the North-East Indian State of Tripura

Poulami Ray & Bhagirath Das · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The current research was carried out in the West Tripura district of Tripura to examine the magnitude of agricultural financing availed by borrowers. A total of 120 farmers were chosen by implementing a multistage random sampling design to conduct a comprehensive analysis. Sector...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71947

Assessment of Training Programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Changing the Knowledge of the Farmers in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh, India

Lakhan Bamne, S. K. Badodiya & Govinda Bihare · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Training is necessary for the farming community's skill and knowledge development.  Training seeks to improve the job performance and work behavior of those trained. Through various forms of training, the economic standing of the farming community can be enhanced.  The current st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71948

Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Social Media as a Source of Information among Farmers of District Kota, Rajasthan

Mrinal Pandey & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and attitude of farmers regarding social media in the Kota district of Rajasthan, during the year 2022-23. The study used purposive sampling to select one Block, namely Khairabad and simple random sampling to select four vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71949

A Study on Brand Promotion of Hybrid Paddy in Koderma District of Jharkhand

Naveen Kumar & Nitin Barker · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study was on brand promotion of hybrid paddy in Koderma district of Jharkhand. It was mainly focussed on positioning of Arize 6444 with respect to other hybrid paddies and to formulate a proper promotional strategy for enhancing the acceptability of Arize 6444. It was found...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71942

Constraints and Suggestions of the Respondents about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in East Champaran District of Bihar

Kunwar Devdat Singh & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The goal of the current study was to determine the obstacles and recommendations for the 2022–2023(December-February) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana in the East Champaran region of Bihar. There was 120 randomly chosen respondents who completed a pre-tested schedule provided the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71943

Perception of Farm Women towards MGNREGA Scheme in Rohtas District of Bihar

Priyanshu Keshri & Syed H. Mazhar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The goal of the study is to find out the perception of women towards the MANREGA in Rohtas district of Bihar. A total number of 120 respondents were selected randomly from five villages under the sasaram block because the number of respondents is maximum in these area. The proper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71944

A Study on the Training Needs of Veterinary Officers Working in Andhra Pradesh, India

B. V. Subramanyam, P. Shobha & C. Vijaya Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The quality of the animal health care services delivered depends on the Knowledge and Skill updation of the qualified veterinary service providers (Veterinary Officers- VO). This study was aimed at studying the Training Need Assessment (TNA) of the VO’s in Andhra Pradesh. A surve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71940

Constraints and Suggestions Regarding Training Need Assessment of Apple Growers in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh

Khub Ram & Ms. Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The goal of the current study was to determine the obstacles and recommendations for the 2022–2023(December-February) apple growers' training needs assessment in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh. 120 randomly chosen respondents who completed a pre-tested schedule provided the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71941