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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

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Enhancing Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping Production through Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in Relationship with Extension Agents Work Performance among Malaysian Beekeepers

Ibrahim Aliyu Isah, Oluwatoyin Olagunju, Mohd Mansor Ismail, Salim Hassan & Norsida Man · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Stingless beekeeping is not only a profitable activity to Malaysian beekeepers but also to Malaysian economy. However, natural honey has faced some difficulties which resulted to low production due to lack of information on improved technology as well as capacity and potential bu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i230108

Economics of Milk Production and Yield Differentials among the Marginal Women Farmers of Jharkhand State in India

Aniketa Horo & B. S. Chandel · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Aim: To determine the economics of milk production and yield gaps of crossbred cow, buffalo and indigenous cow in Jharkhand State of India. Study Design: The study was designed to cater the scope of production economics in reality by suggesting ways to bridge the yield gaps. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i230109

Analysis of Backyard Chicken Farmers Socio-Economic and Management Practices in District Quetta, Balochistan

Kamran Baseer Achakzai, Muhammad Abbas Shah & Ramla Achakzai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Socio-economic profile of backyard poultry farmers beside the prevailing management practices and flock profile was studied in nine union councils of District Quetta Balochistan; from November, 2016 to March, 2017. Primary data was collected from 99 households randomly selected f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330111

Information Needs of the Female Farmers in Agricultural Activities

Saiful Huda, Md. Rayhan Kabir, Sumaiya Tabassum, Md. Rubayet Al Ferdous Sonet & Noor Muhammad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The purposes of this study was to determine the selected characteristics of the female farmers, to determine the information needs of the female farmers in practicing agriculture and to explore the relationship between information need and selected characteristics of the female f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i230105

Time Series Analysis and Forecasting of Oilseeds Production in India: Using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average and Group Method of Data Handling – Neural Network

Debasis Mithiya, Lakshmikanta Datta & Kumarjit Mandal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Oilseeds have been the backbone of India’s agricultural economy since long. Oilseed crops play the second most important role in Indian agricultural economy, next to food grains, in terms of area and production. Oilseeds production in India has increased with time, however, the i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i230106

Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Extension Service, A Case Study of Nubaria's Farmers, Egypt

Mostafa M. Badr · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Aims: This study aimed to depict the current Extension Services (ES) in the new lands as perceived by farmers, also, identify farmers' Willing to Pay (WTP) for the ES. Study Design: A descriptive design was implemented. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i230107

Effectiveness of the Public Distribution System: A Critical Review

Alok Kumar Sahoo, D. K. Krishna & N. V. Kumbhare · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Public Distribution System (PDS) started from 1997 for providing essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar etc. to a large number of people through a network of 5.35 lakh Fair Price Shops (FPS) on a recurring basis at a subsidized price to boost food and nutritional security...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i130104

EU Product Standards and Export Diversification in Nigeria and South Africa

Ebenezer Adesoji Olubiyi, Folashade Akolade & Haleema Oluwadamilola Bello · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The issue of export diversification has been receiving attention among scholars and policymakers. However, African countries face critical challenges in improving domestic capacity to meet production and quality standards required in the foreign markets.Premised on this, this stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i130103

Impact of Farm Mechanization on Income of Farmers in Assam, India

Sinki Barman & Nivedita Deka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

The study was conducted in Central Brahmaputra Valley and Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam in India. The present study is an attempt to study the effect of mechanization on income and limiting factors of farm mechanization of the sample farms. Primary data of 240 sample far...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i130100

Effect of Social Capital on Poverty Alleviation among Fish Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria

A. A. Adepoju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

This study investigates the effect of social capital investment on poverty reduction among fish farming households of Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of the respondents. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i130099