Author details
Author A.P. Subedi |
Available item(s) by this author (3)
Refine your search Apply to external sourcesAn effect on biodiversity due to chemicals in agricultural practices comparing organic vegetable production with inorganic practices in Chitwan district, Nepal / A.P. Subedi in Agriculture and Forestry University: Research Report ; Vol. I, vol.i ([09/27/2020])
Title : An effect on biodiversity due to chemicals in agricultural practices comparing organic vegetable production with inorganic practices in Chitwan district, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: A.P. Subedi, Author Publication Date: 2020 Article on page: 57-65p. Languages : English (eng)
in Agriculture and Forestry University: Research Report ; Vol. I > vol.i [09/27/2020] . - 57-65p.[article] An effect on biodiversity due to chemicals in agricultural practices comparing organic vegetable production with inorganic practices in Chitwan district, Nepal [printed text] / A.P. Subedi, Author . - 2020 . - 57-65p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Agriculture and Forestry University: Research Report ; Vol. I > vol.i [09/27/2020] . - 57-65p.
Title : Effects of climate change on mountainous agricultural system in Makwanpur, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: A.P. Subedi, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 35-44 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Adaptation, mitigation, perception, temperature Abstract: Climate change is one of the burning issues of this era for sustainable development which has great
impact on ecosystem and agriculture. Changes in climatic factors such as temperature, solar radiation
and precipitation has great potentials to influence on cropping system, landscape and biodiversity of
hilly areas. In this context, this study was done covering randomly selected 60 farming households
in Makawanpur district of Nepal with the objectives to assess trend of change in climatic variables,
adaptation strategies at farmers’ level, effect on cropping system and their impact on crop productivity.
The findings revealed that about 45 percent respondents had knowledge on climate change, and
knowledgeable households have adopted climate change adaptation strategy against negative effects.
Likewise they were more pro-active to perceive weather change pattern and suitable practices in
agricultural sector. Most of the weather variables such as temperature, rainfall and hailstorm have been
trending towards the undesirable direction. Among farming households, the decrease in productivity,
change in harvesting, change in crop variety, and change in sowing time have been perceived and
realized by 26.7, 23, 47 and 30 percent respondents, respectively. To adapt to the changing context
of climate, adaptation practices such as mulching (13%), hedge row planting (7%), change in crop
variety (35%), and change in harvesting time (15%) have been practicing by the farmers with the
resultant increase in productivity as revealed for about 30 of percent households. Introduction of new
varieties, irrigation facilities and other relevant climate smart technologies are suggested to generate
and adapt practices in order to maintain the sustainability of mountainous agricultural system, and for
the promotion of livelihoods of farming communities inhabiting in the mountainsLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Effects_of_climate_change_on_mountainous_ [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 35-44 p.[article] Effects of climate change on mountainous agricultural system in Makwanpur, Nepal [printed text] / A.P. Subedi, Author . - 2018 . - 35-44 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 35-44 p.
Keywords: Adaptation, mitigation, perception, temperature Abstract: Climate change is one of the burning issues of this era for sustainable development which has great
impact on ecosystem and agriculture. Changes in climatic factors such as temperature, solar radiation
and precipitation has great potentials to influence on cropping system, landscape and biodiversity of
hilly areas. In this context, this study was done covering randomly selected 60 farming households
in Makawanpur district of Nepal with the objectives to assess trend of change in climatic variables,
adaptation strategies at farmers’ level, effect on cropping system and their impact on crop productivity.
The findings revealed that about 45 percent respondents had knowledge on climate change, and
knowledgeable households have adopted climate change adaptation strategy against negative effects.
Likewise they were more pro-active to perceive weather change pattern and suitable practices in
agricultural sector. Most of the weather variables such as temperature, rainfall and hailstorm have been
trending towards the undesirable direction. Among farming households, the decrease in productivity,
change in harvesting, change in crop variety, and change in sowing time have been perceived and
realized by 26.7, 23, 47 and 30 percent respondents, respectively. To adapt to the changing context
of climate, adaptation practices such as mulching (13%), hedge row planting (7%), change in crop
variety (35%), and change in harvesting time (15%) have been practicing by the farmers with the
resultant increase in productivity as revealed for about 30 of percent households. Introduction of new
varieties, irrigation facilities and other relevant climate smart technologies are suggested to generate
and adapt practices in order to maintain the sustainability of mountainous agricultural system, and for
the promotion of livelihoods of farming communities inhabiting in the mountainsLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Effects_of_climate_change_on_mountainous_ [...]
Title : Factors affecting adoption of major adaptation strategies against drought among summer vegetables growers in central Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: A.P. Subedi, Author ; Dharma R. Dangol, Author ; S. C. Dhakal, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author Publication Date: 2022 Article on page: 239-246 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Climate change, mulching, logit, organic manure Abstract: Climate change is one of the critical challenges in the field of agriculture and drought is one among the important
effects of global climate change affecting summer vegetables in central Nepal. A research was conducted in central
Nepal to seek out factors affecting adaptation strategies against drought among summer vegetables growers. A
semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 300 households adjoining Trishuli Narayani
River corridor equally divided among three districts namely Chitwan, Dhading and Nuwakot. Data obtained
were analyzed using descriptive statistic and logit model. Irrigation canal, choosing appropriate crop varieties,
mulching, adjusting planting time and using organic manure were identified important adaptation strategies for
drought within the study areas. Distance of vegetable farm from river, knowledge of climate change with the
respondents, training provided to farmers on vegetable farming, access to cooperative was seen significantly
affecting farmers to settle on those adaptation strategies against drought. Adopting different practices against
drought found to be correlated with topography or agro climatic regions as well. Nuwakot and Dhading with
high altitude got less chance of using organic manure and mulching practice in comparison with Chitwan but its
opposite with other adaptation practices like adjusting planting times, changing crop varieties and using irrigation
canal. Policy makers and extension workers should focus more on knowledge input based on topography or
agroclimatic regions as well about climate change adaptation practices among the farmers, hence providing more
trainings on vegetable farming, increasing the access to cooperatives and other organizations could ultimately
help to strengthen vegetable growers to adopt those adaptation practicesLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Factors_affecting_adoption_of_major_adapt [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 239-246 p.[article] Factors affecting adoption of major adaptation strategies against drought among summer vegetables growers in central Nepal [printed text] / A.P. Subedi, Author ; Dharma R. Dangol, Author ; S. C. Dhakal, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author . - 2022 . - 239-246 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 239-246 p.
Keywords: Climate change, mulching, logit, organic manure Abstract: Climate change is one of the critical challenges in the field of agriculture and drought is one among the important
effects of global climate change affecting summer vegetables in central Nepal. A research was conducted in central
Nepal to seek out factors affecting adaptation strategies against drought among summer vegetables growers. A
semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 300 households adjoining Trishuli Narayani
River corridor equally divided among three districts namely Chitwan, Dhading and Nuwakot. Data obtained
were analyzed using descriptive statistic and logit model. Irrigation canal, choosing appropriate crop varieties,
mulching, adjusting planting time and using organic manure were identified important adaptation strategies for
drought within the study areas. Distance of vegetable farm from river, knowledge of climate change with the
respondents, training provided to farmers on vegetable farming, access to cooperative was seen significantly
affecting farmers to settle on those adaptation strategies against drought. Adopting different practices against
drought found to be correlated with topography or agro climatic regions as well. Nuwakot and Dhading with
high altitude got less chance of using organic manure and mulching practice in comparison with Chitwan but its
opposite with other adaptation practices like adjusting planting times, changing crop varieties and using irrigation
canal. Policy makers and extension workers should focus more on knowledge input based on topography or
agroclimatic regions as well about climate change adaptation practices among the farmers, hence providing more
trainings on vegetable farming, increasing the access to cooperatives and other organizations could ultimately
help to strengthen vegetable growers to adopt those adaptation practicesLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Factors_affecting_adoption_of_major_adapt [...]
