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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Social Media in Agricultural Extension: Benefits and Challenges under Indian Context

Devesh Thakur & Mahesh Chander · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: This study aimed to empirically test social media tools in farm extension communication activities. Study Design: Quasi-Experimental Design. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in 8 districts of the State of Himachal Pradesh, India, June 2016-December 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44086

Potential of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) through Agricultural Extension in Selected Districts of Tamil Nadu, India

V. Irai Anbu, M. Asokhan, M. Chinnadurai, R. Arunachalam & M. Balarubini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Recapitulating the golden nuggets referring to agriculture in literature will rejuvenate the spirit of farming community and make them involved in their occupation with renewed zeal. The present study was conducted with major objectives to study the awareness of farmers on tradit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43489

Perception on Effect of Drought and Suggestions to Overcome Drought by Namakkal Farmers of Tamil Nadu State

P. Sanjeevi & K. Mahandrakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Severity of drought leads to reduction in agricultural production that may result in reduced income for farmers and agribusiness, increased prices for food and finally which leads to affect the livelihood of the farming community as well as this also pave way for negative deviati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44252

Assessment of Women Participation in Vegetable Production Activities in ADP, Zone III, Taraba State, Nigeria

S. H. G. Nakwe, H. U. Mahmood, A. A. Ndaghu, M. B. Bashir & M. T. Kyaru · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study Assessed Women Participation in Vegetable Production Activities in ADP, Zones III, Taraba State, Nigeria. The Specific objectives were to describes the socio-economic characteristics of women vegetable farmers; identify the types of vegetables production activities part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/44126

Impact of Vermicomposting Training Programme on Production, Economics and Employment Generation of Farmer – A Case Study

V. Dhanushkodi & G. Porkodi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The technologies available at present in the field of agriculture have no relevance whatsoever if these are not reached and adopted by the farmers for the improvement of crop productivity. Keeping this in view, the present study was undertaken to analyse the impact of vocational...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43208

Evaluation of Extension Services Delivery for Climate Change Adaptation by Crop Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

O. Ebenehi, T. A. Ahmed & T. M. Barnabas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Agriculture mostly depends on weather and climate for optimum productivity. Climate change has become a global threat to agriculture and humanity. To cope with these changes, farmers employ adaptation strategies. This paper evaluates the Extension Service Delivery for Climate Cha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39681

Contribution of Animal Husbandry to Indian Economy, Its Characteristics and Future: A Review

M. Shanmathy, M. Gopi & P. Beulah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Livestock has played an indispensable role in the Indian economy. Animal husbandry is culturally and economically integrated into the society. Livestock is a source of protein, livelihood and draught power. Diverse enterprises like Apiculture, Sericulture, and Pisciculture have b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43337

Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Adoption of Coping Mechanism to Climate Change by the Farmers

C. Vasanthi, S. Sahana & M. Sudheendra · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The present study was carried out to examine the factors that influence the adoption of coping mechanisms by the farmers to mitigate the adverse impacts of the climate change. The study employed ex-post facto research design with quantitative data. The study was conducted in Chit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/39896

Assessment of Online Fish Marketing in Ernakulam District, Kerala

Shyam S. Salim, Harsha Elizabeth James, N. R. Athira, R. X. Smitha, A. M. Shinu & Mohammed Meharoof · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The growth of fish production and development of fishery sector is highly dependent on an efficient fish marketing system. Fish marketing strategies developed and evolved along with the changing time and has now reached the digital era where the possibilities of incorporating tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42373

Farmers' Perception towards Harmful Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture

M. H. Kabir, M. S. Islam, M. S. Ali & M. M. Abdullah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The main objectives of the study were to determine farmers’ perception towards harmful effects of climate change on agriculture in Bangladesh and to identify the factors that influence farmers' perception towards harmful effects of climate change. The study was conducted in four...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/43006