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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2320-7027

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Gender Differentials in Poverty among Crayfish Harvesting Households in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

E. J. Etim, K. M. Baba, M. A. Ojo & M. A. Ndanitsa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The contribution of women in artisanal crayfish harvesting and other related fishery products (seafood) cannot be overemphasized, yet they are being un-noticed economically. This study examined empirically gender differentials in poverty among crayfish harvesting households in Ni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530353

Livelihood Opportunities in Agri-Allied Sector for Rural Youth: A Case of Bargarh District in Odisha

Dwity Sundar Rout, Bishnupriya Mishra, Avisweta Nandy & Suvangi Rath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

There has been a lot of debate over employment and its opportunities in the recent times. With more number of reverse migrations occurring daily and lack of employment opportunities for the rural youth, there has been increasing concern about the entrepreneurial activities for ru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530352

Gender Differentials in Technical Efficiency among Small-Scale Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria

E. S. Yisa, M. I. Nwojo, A. A. A. Coker, A. Adewumi & F. D. Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study examined gender differentials in technical efficiency among small scale cassava farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. The profitability of cassava production, technical efficiency as well as the factors influencing inefficiency among the farmers in the study area were determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530351

Assessment of Knowledge Co-production in Adaptation to Rainfall Variability in Kitui South Sub-county, Kenya

Morris M. Mwatu, Charles W. Recha & Kennedy N. Ondimu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This study tried to investigate the extent of knowledge co-production between indigenous farmers and agricultural extension in dry lands. Study Design: The study adopted survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530350

Use of ICTs by Farmers: A Study in Odisha

Suprava Sethy & Siddhartha D. Mukhopadhyay · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Harnessing advantages of Information and Communication Technology (hereafter to be mentioned as ICTs) for changing the face of agriculture, in terms of production and productivity and farmers’ wellbeing; calls for a separate set of knowledge, skill, ability and higher (if possibl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530349

Indebtedness and Liquidity in Agriculture: A Long-term Sectoral Evidence from Turkey

Celal Demirkol & Ali Faruk Acikgoz · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Being indebted and the liquidity shortfalls could be the base for recreating debt in the circumstances of unavailable trade credit. Accessing to bank credit or other liabilities is rather a function of liquidity for all types of businesses. Excluding equities, we hereby aim to re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530348

Effect of Covid-19 Lockdown on Farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria: Positive Perspective

F. I. Anagah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The fight against Covid-19 has so far become tight with more strict policies to curtail the spread of the virus across the state and Nigeria at large. This review was done with the sole aim of determining the effect of Coronavirus lockdown on few active farmers in Rivers State, N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530347

Farm-level Determinants of Farmers’ Adaptation Decisions to Climate Variability and Change in Didessa Basin, Ethiopia

Chala Dechassa, Belay Simane & Bamlaku Alamirew · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Ethiopia has been identified as one of the sub-Saharan African countries, expected to suffer the most from negative impacts of climate change and variability due to its high reliance on climate variations. This study examines the determinants of farmers' adaptation decisions and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530346

Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Choice of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices to Adapt to Climate Change in Masaba South Sub-County, Kisii, Kenya

Jared O. Nyang’au, Jema H. Mohamed, Nelson Mango, Clifton Makate, Alex N. Wangeci & Stephen O. Ahenda · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: This study evaluated determinants that influence choice of Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices among smallholder farmers in Masaba South sub-county, Kisii, Kenya. Study Design: This study used a multivariate probit model to evaluate determinants that influence farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530345

Assessment of Provision of Extension Services and Advocacy on Donkey Health and Welfare in Kenya

Joshua Orungo Onono & James Kithuka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aim: To determine type of benefits from keeping donkeys, challenges facing donkey farmers and how to streamline supply of medicines for treatment of donkeys in Kenya. Study Design: A descriptive study conducted in selected regions where donkey welfare projects are implemented and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530344