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Adaptive Behaviour of Rice Farmers against Climate Change Induced Flash Flood in Haor Areas: Emphasizing Their Socioeconomic Traits

S. D. Baishakhy & M. A. Islam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In the face of recent devastating flash floods in 2016 and 2017 in the north-east wetlands of Bangladesh, locally known as haor, where 70% of the crops were damaged as an effect of climate change; the study was undertaken to identify the farming practices well adapted to this var...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41781

Re-formulating Land and Resource Management Policies: Devolving Decision-making Power to Local Communities in China and Mongolia

Victor R. Squires & Haiying Feng · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This is a brief overview of the issues surrounding the concept and application of devolution of decision-making in the context of rural peoples in two Asian countries. The mechanics of devolution (the how, why and what) are discussed as well as the instruments of devolution. Thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41369

Diagnosing the Dimensions of Benefits and Constraints of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Utilization among Cassava Farmers in Uyo Agricultural Zone, South-South Nigeria

Jemimah Timothy Ekanem & Akpan, Aniebiet T · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Major dimensions of benefits and constraints of ICTs utilization among cassava farmers in Uyo agricultural zone were assessed in this study. A multi-stage sampling method was used to select 100 respondents for the study. The study relied on primary data gathered through the use o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41752

An Improvement of Robust Estimator Using Known Values of Probability Weighted Moment for Finite Population Variance

M. A. Bhat, S. Maqbool, S. A. Mir, N. A. Sofi, Ab. Rauf, Immad. A. Shah & Mir Subzar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In this study new improved robust estimator has been proposed for precise estimation of finite population variance in simple random sampling by incorporating as auxiliary information of probability weighted moment. Properties associated with proposed estimators are assessed by me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41961

Climate Change and Its Effects on Agricultural Outputs in Nigeria

K. J. Akomolafe, O. B. Awoyemi & A. Babatunde · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This study was carried out to examine the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Changes in annual rainfall, temperature, and CO2 emission were used as proxies for climate change. Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bound test approach to co-integrat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/37136

Assessment of Relationship between Service Quality, Consumer Satisfaction and Consumer Loyalty in Retail Outlet Using SEM PLS Analysis

S. Moghana Lavanya, K. Mahendran, S. Hemalatha & R. Senthilkumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In this era of competitiveness, organizations compete by enhancing their service quality to satisfy their customers. Primary data for the study was collected from eighty consumers who visited the retail shop which sold chilled chicken and meat products exclusively under its own b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/31583

Determinants of Access to Credit and Performance of Smallholder Farmers in Kumba Municipality, South West Region of Cameroon

Takwa Abonwi Chenaa, Anyik Geena Maria & Maclean Nkiemboupoh Teno · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Like any other developing country in the world agriculture is the main economic activity of Cameroon. This sector is mainly dominated by smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, accessibility to finance is among the major drawbacks, which have implications to productivity hence income...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40448

Production Efficiency of Smallholder Rice Farms under Contract Farming Scheme in Ghana

John Kanburi Bidzakin, Simon C. Fialor & Iddrisu Yahaya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Aims: The study investigated the production efficiency of smallholder rice farms under Contract Farming and irrigation production in Ghana. Methodology: Data was collected from 350 rice farmers selected through a stratified sampling technique using structured questionnaires. Desc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41057

An Analysis of the Job Satisfaction of Agricultural Scientists

N. Anitha Raj & R. Arunachalam · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Job satisfaction is essential to face the dynamic and ever – increasing challenges of maintaining productivity of the organization by keeping their workforce constantly engaged and motivated. Furthermore, environmental pressures, rising health costs and various needs of the workf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41576

Knowledge Level of PRI Members Regarding Selected Schemes

Namita Shukla & Kiranjot Sidhu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

Panchayati Raj Institution is known as the backbone of the country and hence expected to perform their roles effectively in implementation and monitoring of the development schemes. PRI works at different levels and starts from village to district level. Each tier has its roles r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41043

Assessment of Mass Media Dependency for Climate Change Information Sourcing among Agricultural and Fishery Extension Service Field Agents in Akwa Ibom State

Samuel Awolumate · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This study assessed the field agents’ mass media dependency status for sourcing of environmental and climate-proof agricultural and fishery information for extension service delivery in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study evaluated how mass media dependent were the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40102

Efficiency Evaluation of Small Holders Palm Oil Production in Edo State, Nigeria

A. S. Bankole, S. O. Ojo, A. I. Olutumise, I. D. Garba & M. I. Abdulqadir · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

This study evaluates the efficiency of palm oil production in the Edo State of Nigeria. Primary data were collected using a set of structured questionnaire from one hundred and ten (110) smallholders' palm oil producers which were selected using multistage sampling techniques. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40850

Analysis of Climate Change Effect on Agricultural Production in Benin

Casemir, B. Houngbedji & Adama Diaw · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The purpose of this article is to analyze the effect of climate change on agricultural production in Benin. As climate is the primary determinant of agricultural productivity, agriculture remains highly vulnerable to climate change. To achieve this, cereal production is estimated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40522

Agricultural Production and Role of Policies for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria

Umar, Safiyanu Maiadua & K. Suhasini · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The study was conducted to examine the relationship between agricultural production and the role of policies in achieving sustainable food self sufficiency and overall economic growth in Nigeria using time series data and Johansen Vector Error Correction methodology. The results...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40887