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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Potentiality of Underutilized Vegetables for Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh

Mohammad Alamgir Hossain & Shaikh Shamim Hasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The vegetable species which are cultivated or grown but are underutilized and underexploited both regionally and globally are known as underutilized vegetables. Although the underutilized vegetables have poor market value and production, but these plant species are adaptive to lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42843

Analysis of Management Systems and Commercialization of Poultry Broiler Production in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

F. T. G. Ashiko, E. S. Ugah & V. M. Yongu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: The broad objective of this study is analysis of management systems and commercialization of poultry broiler production. The specific objectives are to determine the socio-economic factors influencing choice of system, compare the level of commercialization at each system a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42890

Profiling of Chinese Mitten Crab Farmers in the Jiangsu Province of China

Hayford Agbekpornu, Xinhua Yuan, Zongli Zhang & Weifan Zhu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Profiling of Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) farmers is relevant for policy development and successful implementation of projects. Few studies have been undertaken in this area of research. The object of this study is to profile farmers involved in the production of Erio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42156

Perceived Attributes of Soybean Production Technologies

S. K. Jamanal & Syed Sadaqath · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was an “expost-facto” research carried out in Dharwad district of Karnataka State during the year 2013- 14. In Dharwad district, three taluks were selected based on the highest area under Soybean crop cultivation. The total sample size was 150. The results revealed that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42734

Health and Hygiene Condition of Female Tea Workers: A Study in Three Tea Gardens of Sylhet District

Nibedita Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Ahad, Mitu Chowdhury, Indrajit Kundu & Tamanna Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Tea garden workers are the most deprived section in Bangladesh, especially female tea workers. The present study is an attempt to explore the health and hygiene condition of the female tea laborers, especially laborers of the Malnichara, Lakkatoorah and Tarapur tea estate in Sylh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42366

Comparative Costs and Returns of Mulberry and Cocoon Production under Rainfed and Irrigated Conditions - An Economic Analysis

M. Raju & B. Sannappa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

A study has been undertaken to work out the costs involved and returns generated in mulberry and cocoon production among the farmers of rainfed and irrigated conditions in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka state, India. In mulberry production, costs (fixed and variable) involv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42887

Scale to Measure Attitude of Farmers towards Recommended Water Management Technologies and Practices

K. Qudsiya Jamal, P. P. Murugan & K. Mahandrakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Recommended water management technologies and practices are a number of measures developed for the specific crop of varied farming systems as a resolution for conserving water in agriculture. These technologies are developed after meticulous research and recommended to farmers by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/42451

Farmers’ Ability to Identify Maize Traits and Their Implications on DUS Testing in Selected Agro-Ecological Zone

Charles Afriyie-Debrah, Joseph Sarkodie Addo, Joseph Nketiah Berchie, Priscilla Francisco Ribeiro & Natson Eyram Amengo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: To access farmers’ ability to identify traits of their preferred maize varieties and their implication on DUS testing. Study Design: Purposive Sampling of Maize farmers. Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected from two (2) districts (Ejura-Sekyeredumasi and Nkoranz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41366

Economic and Management Evaluation of Mutton Production in District Quetta, Pakistan

Kamran Baseer Achakzai & Muhammad Abbas Shah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Background: Animal rearing has been an indivisible part of human civilization and culture from the very ancient periods. From centuries it is emphasized that livestock possession is a symbol of prosperity that not only enhances income but also diversifies the farming risks and st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41906