AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) (issn: 00845841) is a peer reviewed journal first published online after indexing scopus in 1982. AMA is published by Farm Machinery Industrial Research Corp and Shin-Norinsha Co. AMA publishes every subjects of general engineering and agricultural engineering.
WOS Indexed (2025)
27 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue- 11 )
30 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue 11 )
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AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 00845841) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal covers Agricultural and Biological Sciences and all sort of engineering topic. the journal's scopes are in the following fields but not limited to:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Civil and architectural engineering
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Commercial Design
Information Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Food Engineering
Impact of integrated nutrient management on micronutrients uptake in pearl millet-wheat cropping system under saline water irrigation
The combination of organic manures and fertilizers played a crucial role in improvement of soil physico-chemical properties, transformation and distribution of macro and micro-nutrients under various cropping system. The non-availability of good quality water for irrigation especially in arid and semi-arid regions of Haryana led to development of soil salinity that interferes with sustainable crop production. The study was conducted with the aim to explore the appropriate combination of manures and fertilizers under such conditions in pearl millet-wheat cropping system on sandy loam soils of Haryana (India). The use of organic manures along with fertilizers and bio-fertilizers resulted in improved nutrient status of soil enhancing both micro and macro nutrient pools in soil. The combination of fertilizers with organic manures reduced the soil pH up to greater extent over sole application of inorganic fertilizers under salt stress conditions. The INM reduced the bulk density, increased the water holding capacity and improved the overall soil health. This resulted in increased transformation of micro and macro nutrients in soil, thus enhancing their uptake by plants giving higher crop production.
Assessing the Impact of Microfinance on the Income of Agri-SMEs among Self-Help Group Beneficiaries in Afghanistan and India
Microfinance has grown significantly worldwide, particularly in India and its neighboring regions. This study examines the impact of microfinance on small and medium agricultural enterprises (Agri-SMEs) among beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India and Afghanistan. The microfinance programs, launched in both countries to empower Agri-SMEs and enhance the income of SHG members, were analysed in Punjab state, India, and Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. The analysis included both beneficiaries (treatment group) and non-beneficiaries (control group). The study highlights the significant impact of microfinance on the development of SHGs and Agri-SMEs in the selected regions. Using propensity score matching analysis through three methods, Radius Matching, Nearest Neighbor Matching, and Kernel Matching—strong evidence was found supporting the positive influence of SHG participation on the income of agri-SMEs in both countries. The study focuses on microfinance institutions in India, including Punjab National Bank, Fusion Microfinance Pvt. Ltd., Capital Small Finance Bank, and Cooperative Bank, as well as institutions in Afghanistan, such as FMFB, Cooperative Bank, OXUS, and FINCA. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of SHGs in enhancing the income-generating capabilities of small and medium enterprises, regardless of country-specific differences. Moreover, factors such as age, education, and household size were found to have no significant influence on SHG participation, while gender distribution was relatively balanced between participants and non-participants. These findings underscore the potential of SHGs to boost income generation for agri-SMEs and suggest the need for targeted initiatives to promote SHG participation across diverse demographic groups.
Exploring the Allelopathic impact of Wild Pomegranate leaf extracts in field crops establishment and early growth: study from Himalayas
The investigation was conducted in the Agroforestry laboratory of Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y. S. Parmar university of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan, H.P. in order to assess the allelopathic effect of wild pomegranate leaf extract on the germination and growth development of field crops (maize, mash, chickpea and wheat) along with five concentrations viz., 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and control (100% distilled water) and four replication in CRD. Results revealed that all the crops were significantly affected by the leaf extract of wild pomegranate. The lowest seed germination (%) as well as growth parameters (radicle length and plumule length) of all the four crops were observed under the application of 20% concentration of leaf extract (T4), while the highest seed germination (%) and growth parameters were obtained under control i.e. 100% distilled water (T5). It was further observed that with increase in the concentration of leaf extract, all the parameters were decreased which shows the inverse relationship between concentration and germination/growth parameters. However, in overall comparison of all the four crops, the maximum germination (92.80 %) and plumule length (10.56 cm) was registered in mash, while, the maximum radicle length (9.14 cm) was recorded in wheat.
Agribusiness Incubators as Catalysts for Fisheries Enterprise Growth: A Performance Analysis
Many agricultural institutes have launched Agri-Business Incubators (ABIs) to foster venture creation in agriculture. This study evaluated the performance of prawn-based enterprises supported by the ABI at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin. The analysis highlighted the socio-economic characteristics of entrepreneurs graduating from the ABI and examined their product and technological profiles. Findings revealed that most enterprises were in their early stages and required technical and financial assistance for expansion. Technologies such as extrusion and retort packing, provided by the ABI, were widely adopted and underwent an economic feasibility assessment using the breakeven point (BEP) method. The BEP analysis estimated that enterprises became profitable at a production level of 400 units with a total cost of ₹20,000. The relatively low BEP confirmed the suitability of these technologies for small and micro enterprises. The study concluded that entrepreneurs who completed the incubation program achieved higher success rates, regardless of business size. These findings underscore the potential of ABIs as technology enablers in promoting entrepreneurship within the agricultural sector.
Cutaneous Plasma Cell Tumours(cPCTs) in dogs: Clinicopathological diagnosis of 36 cases in Chennai(2015-2024)
Plasma cell tumour(PCT) is a type of round cell tumour occurring in dogs, the other round cell tumours being mast cell tumour, transmissible venereal tumour, lymphoma and histiocytoma. In our study, a total of 36 cases of PCT were diagnosed from cutaneous masses in skin using cytological and histopathological methods. The highest incidence was recorded in Labrador and non-descript breeds, in male dogs, in dogs of age group 5-10 years and in trunk in breed, sex, age and in location wise analysis of tumour occurrence. Cytologic examination revealed abundant round neoplastic cells with distinct cell borders, eccentrically placed nuclei with perinuclear halo and prominent nucleoli. Histopathological examination revealed sheet of pleomorphic round neoplastic cells containing eccentric placed round to oval nuclei along with mitotic figures and multinucleated cells.