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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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The Thrust and Tug Nexus for Okada ‘Commercial motorcyclist’ Business among Youths in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria: Implications for Youth Development

G. M. Adebo & Ireti Adesida · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

A proportionate number of Nigerian youths engaged in Okada riding coined (Okada) business ‘Commercial motorcyclist’. The business has drained manpower from the vocational sectors of the Nigerian economy. The study was carried out to assess the Thrust and Tug Nexus for Okada busin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/28878

Socio-economic Assessment of Ginger Production in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Danladi Ezra, M. O. Akinola, A. L. Banta, S. B. Makarau & Ali Hussaini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Order Scitamineae and the family Zingiberaceae. It is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. it is a root crop and a typical herb extensively grown across the world for its pungent aroma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/28949

Arable Crop Farming and Adoption of Bee Pollination Services among Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria

Y. U. Oladimeji, A. M. Ajao & Z. Abdulsalam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The majority of crop pollination services are provided by the honey bee (Apis mellifera) but almost not available in most developing countries including Nigeria. This study was undertaken to assess adoption of Bee Pollination Services (BPS) by arable crop farmers in Kwara State,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31305

Dynamics in Theeramythri Activity Groups: Analysing Coherence among the Group Members

Shyam S. Salim, N. R. Athira & Reeja Fernandez · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The present study was conducted among the SAF -Theeramythri activity groups of Kerala across the nine coastal districts which focused on identifying the perception of the leaders and followers of the activity groups in its functioning. The benefits gained by the leader as well as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31032

Component Wise Knowledge of Respondents Regarding Fruits Processing and Preservation Activities

Varsha Hada & Vishakha Bansal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The objective of the present study was to identify the component wise knowledge of respondents regarding fruits processing and preservation activities. The study was conducted in Badgaon and Girwa panchayat samities of Udaipur district of Rajasthan state of India. From each panch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31049

Accounting Cost of Irrigation in Sugarcane Production: A PAM Approach to Conventional, DRIP and SSI Methods in Tamilnadu, India

P. Asha Priyanka, M. Chandrasekaran & E. Nandakumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

India has a comparative advantage in producing sugarcane. Sugarcane being a highly water consuming crop, more than 80 percentage of groundwater irrigation is done through deep-well pumping. Whereas faster depletion of groundwater stocks in 93 percentage of sugarcane cultivating a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31570

Viability of Community Income Generating Activities (CIGAs): Case of Agricultural Processing CIGAs in the Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon

Guillaume Hensel Fongang Fouepe & Jean Bruno Soko Eyango · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

This article brings out the analysis of Community Income Generating Activities (CIGAs) for the processing of agricultural products in Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon. The main objective was to analyze the financial, technical and managerial performances of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/32189

Characterization and Challenges of Melon Farmers in Enugu Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria

J. C. Iwuchukwu & G. O. Ekeh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The study described the socio-economic characteristics and challenges of melon farmers in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Three blocks, nine circles and ninety melon farmers constituted the sample for the study. Data were collected through an interview sche...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/29309

Determinants of Knowledge and Attitude of Extension Professionals to Climate Change in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Multivariate Logistic Analysis

M. U. Dimelu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: It ascertained the knowledge and attitude of extension personnel to climate change, the determinant factors and strategies for improving knowledge and altitude to climate change. Study Design: A survey design was used for the study. Place and Duration: The study was underta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30701