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Comparative Participation of Rural Women in Agroforestry Home Gardens in Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India

Kiran Bargali · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Women are considered to be the backbone of hill economy in Uttarakhand state. Women’s contribution to agricultural activities like cropping, composting, winnowing, animal tending and other related work is far greater than the men. In the present study, an attempt has been made to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16115

Progressivity of Government Spending on Primary Health Care Evidence from Rural Communities of Edo State, Nigeria

Adams O. Ojor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study aimed at analyzing the progressivity of government spending on health in rural areas of Edo State. The study made use of primary and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from 360 respondents in rural areas of Edo state through the use of well structured quest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12545

Explaining Poverty and Inequality Changes in Rural Nigeria

Adigun Grace Toyin, Awoyemi Taiwo Timothy & Ajala Abiodun Oladayo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The problem of poverty and inequality has been a long standing issue in most Sub-sahara African countries including Nigeria. The rural poverty situation in Nigeria was assessed using three datasets which include; 1996 National Consumer Survey (NCS), 2004 National Living Standard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15656

Determinants of Savings among Rural Women in Borno State, Nigeria

H. S. Nuhu, P. M. Bzugu & A. P. Kwajaffa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study analysed the determinants of savings among rural women in Borno State. Primary data for the study were obtained through the used of structured questionnaires from 600 respondents selected through multi-stage sampling procedure. Frequency distribution, percentages, mean,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16056

Potential Feasibility Study of Creating a Small Company That Produces Tomato Paste in Ambatondrazaka District

Hasina Rasolofoharitseheno, Kusnandar . & Minar Ferichani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This research proposes a complete study of project development by analyzing the starting point, situation, before studying the feasibility of the project, creation of a small company that produces tomato paste in the district of Ambatondrazaka-Madagascar, regarding technical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16352

Effects of Education Attainment and Previous Training on Farm Practices among Pineapple Farmers in Three Barangays in Philippines

Martha M. Nyantika & Nemwel N. Aming’a · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study assessed the effects of education attainment and previous training on adoption of various cultural management practices among pineapple farmers in three barrangays in Cavite Philippines. The research employed a case study design. Respondents from the three adjacent bar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15971

An Assessment of Factors Influencing Adaptation of Special Rice Project Technology Package by Farmers under the Rice Value Chain in Niger State, Nigeria

U. Mohammed, R. S. Olaleye, I. S. Umar, M. A. Ndanitsa & S. Jibrin · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study was designed to identify “An Assessment Factors Influencing the Adaptation of Staple crop Special Rice Project (SRP) Technology among farmers in Niger State. The objectives of the study was to determine the level of awareness of the Staple Crop SRP technology, levels of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15608

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Agroforestry Systems in Vietnam

Hoang Van Thang, Tran Van Do, Osamu Kozan & Delia C. Catacutan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Agroforestry has been practiced for a long time in Vietnam. In this study, the cost-benefit was analyzed in four agroforestry systems, which have been widely established in north mountainous provinces with Star Anise (Illicium verum) + tea (IT), bead tree (Melia azedarach) + cass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15750

Socioeconomic Determinants of Livestock Production Technology Adoption in Northern Ghana

Isaac Gershon Kodwo Ansah, Damasius Eib & Richard Amoako · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The Northern region of Ghana hosts the largest number of livestock producers compared to the other regions, but output is still low despite the introduction of improved technologies which have the potential to increase livestock yields when adopted and provide better livelihoods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15996

Performance Study of Koshihikari Rice Variety and Its Economic Prospect in Comparison with Three Popular Rice Varieties of Bangladesh

Bishwajit Das, Md. Masudul Haque, Md. Abdul Mannan & Sheuli Mazumder · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The research was conducted to observe the growth and yield performance of one exotic rice variety namely Koshihikari in comparison with other three popular high yielding rice varieties of Bangladesh and its economic prospect. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15990

Impact of Agricultural Reform Measures on Maize Production among Small Scale Farmers: The Case of Western Province of Kenya

M. Adijah Ali-Olubandwa, N. J. Kathuri, Dolphine Odero-Wanga & W. A. Shivoga · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The introduction of SAPs (Structural Adjustment Programmes) and trade liberalisation resulted in agricultural reforms in Kenya and other developing countries. Hence the Kenya government no longer gives incentives to small scale farmers. The study therefore sought to find out the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12053

Factors Affecting Technical Efficiency of Passion Fruit Producers in the Kenya Highlands

Charles Karani-Gichimu, Ibrahim Macharia & Maina Mwangi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The importance of passion fruit in livelihood improvement has been a key driver among rural households production participation in Kenya. The frequency of harvest and income flows compared to other farm enterprises in the fruit growing regions has been high. However, the producti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/10629

Economic Analysis of Outgrowers’ Sugarcane and Paddy Production Scheme at Ruembe Sugarcane Basin in Kilosa District, Morogoro, Tanzania: A Comparative Approach

Joel Chongela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

An empirical study was undertaken to analyze economic resource constraints facing Ruembe outgrowers’ sugarcane and paddy production scheme by measuring quantitatively scheme’s productivity and profitability using Cobb-Douglas production function model and Gross margin. The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/14190

Influence of Gender, Age, Marital Status and Farm Size on Coffee Production: A Case of Kisii County, Kenya

Javan Ngeywo, Evans Basweti & Anakalo Shitandi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Coffee is the fifth GDP earner employing over 600,000 households in Kenya. Coffee farmers are elderly averaging 51 years and a few young; this has had an influence in adoption of new technologies and reduced coffee production from 130,000 MT in 1989 to 50,000 MT in 2012 despite i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15702

Maize (Zea mays L.) Production Challenges by Farmers in Cheptais Sub-County, Kenya

Javan Ngeywo Chemiat & Samson Manono Makone · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Maize (Zea mays L.) is the main staple food for the inhabitants of Cheptais Sub County as well as other parts of Country. However, its production is facing a number of challenges that have led to yield reduction. Maize production challenges can be technological, policy, socio-eco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15713