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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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

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Effectiveness of Agricultural Information and Communication Center in Technology Transfer to the Farmers in Bangladesh

Md. Suzan Khan, M. Hammadur Rahman & Mohammed Nasir Uddin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in information dissemination in agriculture sector is getting popular day by day especially in technology transfer to the farmers. While various forms of ICT devices and centers abound in Bangladesh today. The recent innovat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34998

Approaches, Effects and Challenges of Agricultural Advisory Services Experienced by the Program for the Improvement of the Competitiveness of Family Agro-pastoral Farms (ACEFA) in Dja-et-Lobo Division (Cameroon)

Guillaume Hensel Fongang Fouepe, Michelle Sonkoue Watio & Michel Havard · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This article examines the agricultural advisory services support package of the program for the improvement of the Competitiveness of Family Agro-pastoral Farms (ACEFA) and its impacts on Family Agro-pastoral Farms (EFA) and Producer Groups (PG) in the Dja-et-Lobo Division in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/35039

A Qualitative Study Examining Core Competency Needs of Agricultural Extension Professionals in Nepal

Ramjee P. Ghimire & Murari Suvedi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: To identify core competencies required for extension professionals in Nepal, which is needed to provide right education and training and to prepare a competent extension workforce. Study Design: This was an exploratory qualitative study, which followed an inductive method o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34517

Performance Evaluation of Wet Land Power Weeder for Paddy

Keshavalu ., B. Prasan Patil, V. Raghavendra & Shafat Khan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Weeding now a day’s necessitates the introduction of suitable power weeders for paddy cultivation. A study was conducted at Farmers field with power weeder. The geometry of crop used was 60×10 cm and the performance of power weeder was compared with conventional method of hand we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34910

Comparative Economics of Traditional viz High Density Mango Cultivation in Karnataka

M. G. Kerutagi, Mallu B. Deshetti & K. Abhilash · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This study has examined (i) the growth in area, production and productivity of mango (ii) assess cost and return structure of Mango Cultivation, (iii) the financial feasibility of mango cultivation under traditional viz high-density planting orchard in Dharwad district. Using mul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31837

Assessment of Existing Meat Handling and Hygienic Practices among Butchers and Meat Retailers in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir: A Socio-Economic Analysis*

Rayees Ahmed Bafanda, S. A. khandi & Rohan Sharma · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The present study was conducted in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir State to study the assessment of existing meat handling and hygienic practices among butchers and meat retailers in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir. Three slaughter houses of Jammu district situated at Nag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/35202

A Study on the Evaluation of Physical Facilities (Infrastructures) and Processing Operational Units of Major Slaughterhouses and Meat Retail Shops in Jammu Districts of Jammu and Kashmir

Rayees Ahmed Bafanda, S. A. khandi & Farzana Choudhary · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The present study was conducted in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir State to study the evaluation of physical facilities (infrastructures) and processing operational units of major slaughterhouses and meat retail shops in Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Three Major slaug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/35203

Reasons for Seasonal Potato Prıce Fluctuatıons in Turkey

Erdal Dağıstan, Tuğçe Kızıltuğ & Ahmet Duran Çelik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

In this study, potato price fluctuations in Turkey were presented by examining the changes in prices between 2005 and 2014. The objective of this study was to present the fluctuations in potato prices and their reasons, and offer solutions to deal with the severity of price fluct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34647

Farmer’s Level Motivation on Sunflower Cultivation in a Rice Based Cropping Pattern of Patuakhali District

Aparajita Badhan, Md. Golam Rabbani Akanda & A. T. M. Sanaul Haque · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The aim of the study was mainly to determine and describe the extent of the motivation on sunflower cultivation and also explore relationship between the 12 selected characteristics of the farmers with motivation on sunflower cultivation. The study was designed with mixed method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/33503

Impact of School Nutrition Garden on the Nutrient Intake of Children

Mouneshwari Kammar, A. P. Biradar, S. C. Angadi & G. Y. Vidyavathi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of school nutrition garden on the micronutrient intake of children, to combat micronutrient deficiency among children and to increase in ability and interest in incorporating healthier foods. Sample: The study was con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34018