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Risk Perception of Pineapple Farmers in the Context of Covid-19 in Kerala

N. Arshad, Aswathy Vijayan, T. Paul Lazarus, A. R. Durga, A. Suresh & Pratheesh P. Gopinath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims : To assess the risk perception of pineapple farmers in the context of Covid 19. Place and Duration of the Study: Muvattupuzha block panchayat in Ernakulam district in Kerala between September 2021 to September 2022. Methodology: The data relating to the study were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21846

Influence of Socio-personal and Management Factors to Generate the Knowledge Level of the Farmers Associated with Sericulture of West Bengal, India

Mrittika Sengupta, Soma Biswas, Pijush Mallick & Soumen Saha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Knowledge level is assessed in respect to a total of twenty-one socio-management variables associated with sericultural practices by the farmers in West Bengal, India. The study was conducted using a total of 126 respondents under three districts. The independent fourteen societa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21847

Analysis of Trend in Cotton Arrivals in Vijayapura, Haveri, Raichur and Ranibennur Markets of Karnataka, India

Y. Nagaraja, A. P. Jahnavi, H. T. Vinay & Sushma . · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Cotton is the most important commercial crop grown in India. It is also known as ‘White Gold’. India is the highest producer of cotton in the world followed by USA and China. Karnataka has the fourth position in area and production of cotton in the country. To analyse cotton arri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21845

Impact of Climate Change on Groundnut Yield and Its Variability in Andhra Pradesh, India

A. Sandhya Neelima & K. Nirmal Ravi Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study investigated the impact of climate change variables viz., rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures on mean groundnut yields and its variability during both Kharif and Rabi seasons across different agro-climatic zones in Andhra Pradesh through employing Just and Pope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21843

A Study on Knowledge Level of Farmers Regarding Paddy Straw Management in Punjab, India

Alka Saini, Priyanka Sharma & Tariq Iqbal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Punjab is the state that contributes the most food grains to the central pool and is mostly an agricultural state. Small and marginal farmers are the backbone of Indian agriculture. Majority of the holdings are medium and number of such holdings are increasing with fragmentation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21844

Challenges Faced by Women Collectives in Lease Land Farming in Thrissur District, Kerala State

Swapna Thomas & M. J. Mercykutty · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Lease land farming by women collectives is an initiative introduced by Kudumbashree to encourage cultivation among self - help groups. It not only contributes to significant changes in the lives of women farmers but also helps to increase agricultural production by bringing the f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21842

Socio-economic Impact of Batch–V (2013-14) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Watersheds in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

P. V. R. M. Reddy, Sasidhar Kona, B. Janardhan Reddy, R. V. Sagar Kumar Reddy, R. V. Ramana, D. V. S. R. L. Rekha & N. Sundara Ramaiah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) watershed development programimplemented in the west Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh influencesthe changes in the socio-economic conditions of people.In Ganapavaram, Lakshmi Narayana Devi Peta (LND Peta) and Alliveru mega wate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i21841

Effects of Indigenous Farming Practices on Maize Production in Ondo State, Nigeria

O. J. Iseyemi, J. O. Okunlola & K. E. Owolabi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

A lot of indigenous knowledge had been lost through the deaths of elderly persons since there is no formal documentation of such knowledge. Old pests and diseases are beginning to resurface due to cropping patterns and adverse climate change impacts. It is in view of this that th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11837

Socio-economic Characteristics of German International Corporation (GIZ) Technology Intervention on Shea Nut Processors in Niger State, Nigeria

I. M. Koloche, S. Solomon, V. C. Adaigbe, S. A. Yahaya, O. O. Odufale, M. H. Garba & O. G. Bello · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study assessed the activities of GIZ (German International Corporation) intervention technology on shea nut processors in Niger State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was adopted for the study. The first stage involved a purposive selection of 15 Local Government Are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11838

Knowledge Level of Punjab Litchi Growers about Integrated Pest Management Strategies

. Diksha, Priyanka Sharma & Tariq Iqbal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The present study was carried out in 2021-2022, to estimate the socio-economic characteristics and the Knowledge level of the Litchi growers regarding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. The study was conducted in the Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab in India....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11839

A Study on the Impact of Microcredit on Socio-Economic Status of Beneficiaries

Navneet Tiwari & Jahanara . · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The research aims to study outreach of microfinance in Lucknow district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With the objective of studying outreach the study aims to explore how effectively microfinance is reaching to target population. According to the interpretation, microfinance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11840

Analysis of Food Insecurity among Rural Farming Households: Evidence from Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olajide Abraham Ajao, Feyisayo Helen Ayeni, Muhammad Adeiza Bello, Ismail Abiodun Ahmed & Gbenga Emmanuel Fanifosi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Food insecurity is a major global challenge that is more prevalent in developing nations like Nigeria with varying degrees of impact on households and demanding immediate attention from policymakers. This study assessed the level of insecurity among farming households in Ikere Lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11827

Economic Efficiency of Onion Production in East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Yasin Esmael Ahmed, Asfaw Negesse Senbeta, Bariso Bati Bukul & Shimalis Gizachew Dasalegn · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

In an economy where resources are scarce and opportunities for new technologies are lacking, efficiency studies able to show the possibilities to raise productivity by improving efficiency of farms without increasing the resource base or developing new technology. This study inve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11831

Assessment of the Current Status of Milk Production and Farm-level Milk Losses among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mogotio Sub-county, Baringo County

J. Siele, A. Nkurumwa & S. Maina · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Smallholder dairy farmers account for up to 80% of total dairy producers and 56% of total milk production in Kenya. The reduction of farm level milk losses at the farm level is a critical point in the milk supply chain where improvements can contribute to increased income. The ta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11835

Demographic Evaluation of Pili Farmers and Their Production Capacity in Bicol Region, Philippines

Ma. Teresa B. Lirag, Vladimir R. Foronda, Aries O. Ativo & Marissa N. Estrella · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Philippines is known for the vast plantation and seat of one of the most valued crops, the Pili nut. A study was conducted to determine the demographics of 192 Pili farmers and their production capacity from selected provinces of Bicol region, Philippines. Purposive sampling tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i11826