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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Exploring Gender Issues and Challenges Faced by Women Bank Employees in Work and Family of Sylhet City, Bangladesh

Modhumita Bhattachirjee Pia, Mitu Chowdhury, Indrajit Kundu, Eshita Deb & Khadija Akter · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study was conducted to evaluate the gender related issues and challenges of women bank employees both in work and with family in Sylhet city in Bangladesh. Data were collected through structured questionnaire from 120 respondent’s sampled using simple random sampling. Data we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i330225

Profitability of Charcoal Production and Marketing in Ibarapa Zone of Oyo State Nigeria

Babatunde, Taiye Oluwasola, Kehinde Abiodun Solomon & Kehinde, Olujide Johnson · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study analyzed the profitability of charcoal production and marketing in Ibarapa zone of Oyo state using a structured questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to select one hundred (100) respondents for the study. The descriptive statistical method and budg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i330226

An Economic Study on Shrimp Production and Value Chain System in Khulna District of Bangladesh

N. I. Toma, M. S. Islam, M. A. Islam, R. Sultana, S. Islam & M. N. Alam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Shrimp farming and related activities contribute significantly to the national economy of Bangladesh. Per hectare half yearly average yield of shrimp was 350 kg and its money value was Tk. 1, 07,900. Variable cost is 61.29% and fixed cost is 38.71% of the total cost (Tk. 92,190)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i330224

The Influence of Farmers' Gender on Factors Affecting Maize Production among Small Scale Farmers in the Agricultural Reform Era: The Case of Western Region of Kenya

Adijah M. Ali-Olubandwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The introduction of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) and trade liberalisation resulted in agricultural reforms in Kenya and other developing countries. Hence the Kenya government no longer gives incentives to small scale farmers. Therefore, the small scale farmers, extensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i330223

Time Utilization Pattern and Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) among Poultry Value Chain in Thane District of Maharashtra

Ashwini Pawara, Adhiti Bhanotra, Manish Sawant, Akshay Ghatare & Nikita Sonawane · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

A study was conducted on 120 poultry farm women in the Thane district of Maharashtra to study time utilization and Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis among Farm Women in poultry farming. Farm women having a minimum of 2 poultry birds with 1 to 3 years of e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i230219

Role Expectations of Agricultural Extension Professionals – A Study in Odisha

K. K. Behera & R. N. Das · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The role expectations of the Agricultural extension professionals are the determinant factors in developing competencies to perform their job successfully. A study was therefore conducted with the extension professionals working in the department of Agriculture and Horticulture,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i230220

Determinants of Loan Repayment among Small-scale Cassava Farmers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

O. O. Kuye & T. O. Edem · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study investigated the determinants of loan repayment among small-scale cassava farmers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Data were collected with structured questionnaire from 160 randomly selected farmers. Data were analyzed using simple desc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i330221

Effect of Microcredit on Poverty Reduction among Rural Farm Households in Northeast, Nigeria

S. U. Nwibo, T. O. Okonkwo, A. V. Eze, B. N. Mbam & N. E. Odoh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The paucity of empirical evidence to show the correlation between microcredit and poverty reduction in North-East, Nigeria led to the study on the effect of microcredit on poverty reduction among rural farm households. Multi-stage random and purposive sampling techniques were emp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i230218

Problems Faced by Sub Assistant Agricultural Officers in Technology Transfer

M. M. Hossain, M. S. Ali, R. Afrose, N. N. Shahinur & M. S. Alam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Technology transfer to farmers is essential for the improvement of agricultural production in a country like Bangladesh. In connection this issue, the study was conducted to assess the extent of problems faced by Sub Assistant Agricultural Officers (SAAOs) in technology transfer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i230217

Assessment of Factors Affecting Poultry (Broiler) Production in Imo State, Nigeria

M. N. Osuji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study assessed the factors affecting poultry (broiler) production in Imo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. A total of eighty four (84) poultry producers were randomly selected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire. Da...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v35i230216