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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Assess the Rural Youth Extent of Participation in Rural Developmental Activities Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu - An Overview

P. Radhakrishnan & M. Asokhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The extent of participation in rural developmental activities of rural youth in the development process is essential in order to bring the changes in socio-economic structure and improving the quality of life. The place of rural youth class is more peculiar and important for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230314

Socio Economic Features and Poverty Status of Livelihood Diversifiers in Marginal Communities of Ekiti State Nigeria

Ajiboye Abiodun, A. O. Adekunmi, S. O. W Toluwase, F. M. Oluwatusin, F. O. Osundare & A. O. Awoyemi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The paper investigates the socio-economic features and poverty status of livelihood diversifiers in marginal communities of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 80 respondents’ from three communities selected from three Local Government Areas. Descriptive an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230312

Determinants of Agroforestry Practitioners Income in Semi-Arid Region of Nigeria

B. D. Zira & M. A. Gupa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study examined the determinants of farm income among Agroforestry Practitioners in Semi-arid region of Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique, 300 Practitioners were randomly selected from six purposive selected semi-arid region of Nigeria. The data were analyzed usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230311

An Explorative Study on Access to Print and Electronic Information Resources among Journalists in Mysore and Mandya District of Karnataka

G. Kiran Kumar & Chikkamanju . · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This explorative study focuses on access to print and electronic information resources among journalists in Mysore and Mandya district of Karnataka, India. The researchers tried to analyze frequency of library visits, average time spent, use of print and electronic information re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230310

Usage of Social Networking Tools by Rural Youth in Transfer of Technology - An Overview

P. Radhakrishnan, N. Sriram & N. Manivannan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The utilization of social media tools is an integral part of rural youth lives today. Over some time utilization of social media has been changed the attention of rural youth. The development of rural youths on social media has reached at a different level, without social media,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230309

The Attitude of Vegetable Growers towards Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Agricultural Chemicals

G. Manunayaka, S. Ganesamoorthi, N. D. Chethan Patil & Rahul D. Bellagi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

India is the world's second-largest producer of vegetables next to China, but the annual loss of fresh vegetables on an average is about 12 per cent in India which is significantly affecting the agricultural economy. Thus, crop protection is very much essential to prevent losses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230307

Marketing Chain and Structure, Conduct and Performance of Sesame: The Case of Kafta Humera District, Western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

Desale Gebretsadik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

This study analyzed marketing chain and structure, conduct and performance of sesame in Kafta Humera district of Tigray region, Ethiopia; using primary and secondary data obtained from field survey and desk review using a semi-structured questionnaire. Multistage random sampling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230306

Knowledge Management Practices, Challenges and Coping Strategies Adopted by Public Agricultural Extension: A Case of Nandi-Hills Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot, Nelly Sang & Festus Ng’etich · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Aims: Knowledge Management (KM) in agriculture is a core aspect of agricultural productivity and profitability, but is one area with scanty literature. The aim of the current study was to determine the knowledge management practices, challenges and coping strategies adopted by pu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i230304

Role of Agricultural Journalism on the Adoption of Agricultural Innovation among Farmers in Etche Local Government Area Rivers State

N. S. Amadi & W. I. Raji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study examined the role of Agricultural Journalism on the adoption of agricultural innovation among farmers in Etche local Government Area Rivers State. The population of the study comprised all registered small scale farmers and extension workers in Etche Local Government ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130303

Impact of Irrigation Water Shortage on Yield, Income and Employment of Farm Households in Tungabhadra Command Area of Karnataka

Pooja Kori & K. B. Umesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

The study examined the impact of irrigation water shortage on yield, income and employment of farm households in Tungabhadra command area in Gangavathi taluk of Karnataka. Based on the extent of net irrigated area under canal, Gangavathi taluk of Koppal district was selected for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i130302