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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Technical Efficiency of Women Self Help Groups (SHG) Generating Poultry Activity in Amravati District of Maharashtra

K. D. Chopde & Mahesh M. Kadam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Women are a vital part of the Indian economy and employment to build their empowerment by the provision of loans and financial services is an important aspect of any economy. Rural women of India have been benefited by the Self Help Groups (SHG). The SHG can approach any bank for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v34i130193

Adoption of Recommended Fertilizer dose in Farmer’s Field of Bangladesh

Tamanna Haque Mou, Md. Matiul Islam & Mohammad Bashir Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study was conducted to explore the farmer’s level of adoption of recommended fertilizer dose in the field. A survey was conducted at Batiaghata upazila of Khulna, Bangladesh during January to February in 2019 on purposive randomly selected 120 respondents in respect of select...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v34i130189

Capabilities for Use of Improved Catfish Production Technologies among Fish Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria

M. N. Okeke, E. N. Mbah & D. O. Enibe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The survey was conducted to assess use of improved catfish production technologies among fish farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 50 different fish farmers in Delta State using questionnaire. Frequency, percentage and mean score were used in anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v34i130192

The Impact of Agricultural Practices on Soil Organisms: Lessons Learnt from Market-gardens

Coraline Moulin, Victor Vaillant, Jean-Louis Diman, Valérie Angeon, Fred Burner & Gladys Loranger-Merciris · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Intensive agriculture practices have an important impact on soil biota, which can affect dramatically soil quality. In order to limit this impact, alternative agricultural practices are more and more applied. However, these practices are still in progress and thus, it is necessar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v34i130188

Impact of Migration on Agricultural Productivity in Rural Mali

Moussa Diallo & Babacar Sene · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The paper employed a national survey data of agricultural production in rural Mali. The study aimed at estimating the effect of migration on the technical efficiency of agricultural households. Therefore, a theoretical model was developed to investigate the fact, which showed tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v34i130187

Factors Affecting Sustainability of Donor Funded Food Security Projects in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

M. Mutegi Anita, K. Gathungu Geofrey & Sande Anne · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Project activities have been used to solve food insecurity problems. However, despite efforts made by the Government and other development partners to implement food security projects in areas of need project activities collapse after the withdrawal of support by donors limiting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v33i430185

Effects of Urban Expansion on Agricultural Resources: A Case Study of Embu Town in Kenya

Eliud K. Murimi, Lucy K. Njeru, Bernard M. Gichimu & Samuel N. Ndirangu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Aim: To determine the effect of urban development on agricultural resources in peri-urban areas of Embu town. Study Design:  Descriptive survey design involving observational and survey methods. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in three sub-locations lying w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v33i430186

Analysis of Factors Influencing the Price of Paddy Rice in Benue State, Nigeria

Ogah, Odey Moses, Tyo, Iveren & Abiyoung, Paul Abah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study analyzed the factors influencing the price of paddy rice in Benue State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 113 rice farmers’ marketers using multi-stage sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multi-regression model. The study revealed th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v33i430184

Assessing the Economic Losses to Buffalo Owners Due to Late Diagnosis of Pregnancy in Their Milch Buffaloes

Rekha Yadav, Hema Tripathi, Parveen Kumar & Nukala Ramesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Aim: The present study was conducted purposively to measure the economic losses to buffalo owners due to late diagnosis of pregnancy in their milch buffaloes. Research Design: Ex-post facto and exploratory research design was used. Place of the Study: Hisar and Jind districts of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v33i430181

Analysis of Agricultural Efficiency in Burundi

Kwizera Eloi-Edouard, Kassai Szuszanna & Ndayitwayeko Willy-Marcel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study aims at analysing of Burundi agricultural efficiency determinants. The results have shown a low level of agricultural efficiency. The agricultural efficiency level observed in Burundi agricultural sector showed a possibility of doubling the agricultural production using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v33i430180