A field experiment was carried out during 2023-24 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Brahmavara, Udupi. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design comprising of nine treatments, each replicated thrice. Results revealed that trees treated with RDF + Nano urea @ 4ml/L +...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71324
India, despite being the fourth-largest producer of pesticides globally, accounts for only 3.75% of global pesticide usage, with fungicides playing a key role in disease management of high-value crops like cumin. This study investigates farmer awareness and buying behaviour regar...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71316
This study aimed to examine the relationship between educational resource allocation and the teaching practices of public elementary school teachers in implementing the school reading program. A descriptive-correlational research design was used, involving 132 public elementary s...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71317
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. Approximately 60 to 70 percent of the Indian population is engaged in agriculture, contributing nearly 20 percent to the nation’s GDP. Recently, there has been a notable shift in agricultural input practices, with various agencie...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71318
Agriculture plays a vital role in India's economy. 54.6 % of the total workforce is engaged in agriculture and allied sector activities (Census 2011) and accounts for 18.4 % of India's GVA at current prices during 2022-23. In recent times, precision farming has transformed tradit...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71319
Investigation of genetic variation and character association has huge potential for the improvement of sunflower. The present study was carried out with 75 diverse inbred lines evaluated for nine yield and their component traits. The presence of significant effects for checks vs...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71313
The infant food formula industry is witnessing notable growth, particularly in developing countries like India, due to evolving family structures, increased maternal employment, and heightened awareness of infant nutrition. This study investigates consumer awareness, usage patter...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71314
This study explores consumer awareness, consumption behavior, and influencing factors related to dairy products and plant-based dairy alternatives among young adults in India. Conducted through a survey of 200 respondents, primarily students from food and agriculture disciplines,...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71315
A comparative analysis of the production, cost structures, and profitability of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) is a high-value perennial spice crop predominantly grown in the Eastern Himalayan region, including Nepal, Bhutan, and northeastern India. This crop holds signi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71309
India’s dairy sector, largely dominated by small and marginal farmers, remains vital for rural livelihoods but is hindered by structural challenges including fragmented landholding, low bargaining power, inadequate veterinary services and market inefficiencies. Despite contributi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71310
The modernization of India’s agricultural sector is essential for realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) play a crucial role in empowering small, marginal, and landless farmers by enabling collective action and enhancing income opportunities...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71311
The growing awareness of health and environmental sustainability has increased interest in organic food consumption. This study was conducted in Udaipur to analyse consumer behaviour towards organic food products. One hundred respondents were randomly selected from various colleg...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71312
The phenomenon of rapid urbanization in Ghanaian cities, Accra and Kumasi, has had negative impacts on heightened environmental stressors, such as temperatures, poor air quality, and a decline in public health. In this context, urban green spaces perform essential ecological and...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i61305
The aim of present study is to analyse the vast ambient product portfolio of Gujarat’s dairy cooperatives, with a primary focus on the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and its flagship brand, Amul. The Gujarat Dairy Cooperatives is a globally recognized model...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i61306
Narinder Panotra, D.M. Kadam, Amrith Raj, Dileep Kumar G D, Lalita Kumar Mohanty, Rayees A Wani, Bhim Singh, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Shabnam Kundal, Vijay Kumar & Bal Veer Singh·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Drone technology has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing crop monitoring efficiency and precision in modern agriculture. This review article explores the applications, benefits, and challenges of using drones for crop monitoring. Drones equipped with various sensors and imag...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71307