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Refine your search Apply to external sourcesAgriculture land use in Nepal Prospects and impacts on food security / R. H. Timilsina in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 3 (2019)
Title : Agriculture land use in Nepal Prospects and impacts on food security Material Type: printed text Authors: R. H. Timilsina, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author ; P. B. Nepali, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author Publication Date: 2020 Article on page: 1-9 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Food security, land, crop, Nepal Abstract: This paper reviews the agricultural land use pattern of Nepal based on published information. Agricultural land use in Nepal
is closely related with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Two, which deals with the food security. To meet
the increasing food demand, the ecological belts; Terai, and Hills should have a sustainable agricultural production system.
However, land fragmentation is high in rapidly urbanizing Terai whereas increasing fallow land and landlord absenteeism
is widely prevalent in Hills; both of these scenarios has brought changes in land use pattern for agricultural crops. Under
this context, this paper attempts to discuss the changes in major crops grown areas in different time periods and their
consequences along with factors responsible for such changes. Multiple factors such as- migration, real-estate business,
and an increment in land use for off-farm activities are thought to be responsible for such change in the cropping area. On
the other hand, increase in production of major crops has its low level of impact to the progress in food security which is
rather related to the swelled purchasing capacity of food through remittance. To address the inefficient land use and low crop
production issue, Government of Nepal has endorsed the Land Use Act, 2019 whereas its proper implementation at field
level is quite important. Since, poor land management practices have significantly affected soil quality and crop production,
urgent steps are needed to reverse the trends in land degradation while maintaining productivity of land through sustainable
land management approaches.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/1._Agriculture_land_use%20in_Nepal_Prospe [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 1-9 p.[article] Agriculture land use in Nepal Prospects and impacts on food security [printed text] / R. H. Timilsina, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author ; P. B. Nepali, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author . - 2020 . - 1-9 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 1-9 p.
Keywords: Food security, land, crop, Nepal Abstract: This paper reviews the agricultural land use pattern of Nepal based on published information. Agricultural land use in Nepal
is closely related with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Two, which deals with the food security. To meet
the increasing food demand, the ecological belts; Terai, and Hills should have a sustainable agricultural production system.
However, land fragmentation is high in rapidly urbanizing Terai whereas increasing fallow land and landlord absenteeism
is widely prevalent in Hills; both of these scenarios has brought changes in land use pattern for agricultural crops. Under
this context, this paper attempts to discuss the changes in major crops grown areas in different time periods and their
consequences along with factors responsible for such changes. Multiple factors such as- migration, real-estate business,
and an increment in land use for off-farm activities are thought to be responsible for such change in the cropping area. On
the other hand, increase in production of major crops has its low level of impact to the progress in food security which is
rather related to the swelled purchasing capacity of food through remittance. To address the inefficient land use and low crop
production issue, Government of Nepal has endorsed the Land Use Act, 2019 whereas its proper implementation at field
level is quite important. Since, poor land management practices have significantly affected soil quality and crop production,
urgent steps are needed to reverse the trends in land degradation while maintaining productivity of land through sustainable
land management approaches.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/1._Agriculture_land_use%20in_Nepal_Prospe [...]
Title : Constraints on the use and adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) tools and farm machinery by paddy farmers in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: U. P. Sigdel, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author ; D. Devkota, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author Publication Date: 2022 Article on page: 41-51 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Constraints, ICT tools, farm machinery, paddy farming, adoption Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) tools such as radio, television, mobile phone, the internet
and computers are gaining momentum in Nepal’s agriculture development discourse, filling void that traditional
agriculture extension has failed to fill. Agricultural mechanization implies using various power sources and
improved farm tools and equipment in agriculture. This study aims to determine the barriers while using ICT tools
and agricultutal machinery in Jhapa, Kapilbastu and Kailali districts of Nepal. Pretested semi-structured interview
schedule was employed to collect data from 390 sample respondents selected randomly. Descriptive statistics and
the appropriately developed scales were used in the data analysis. Moreover, respondents considered lack of
awareness along with its requirement of skilled human resources and its cost were the primary reasons for the
rejection of the use of ICT tools, where the overall rejection level was at a medium level. The constraints level of
the use and adoption of farm machinery was found high; the significant constraints considered by the respondents
were the high price of the machinery along with poor skills, knowledge, facilities, and poor maintenance service.
The overall index value for the rejection of the use and adoption of farm machinery in paddy farming was at a
moderate level. The respondents’ primary reasons for the rejection of the use of farm machinery were the high
price of the farm machinery long with poor training, poor skilled human resources, and complex ideas to learn.
Hence, to overcome to those factors, appropriate awareness campaigns and educational programs are necessary.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Constraints_on_the_use_and_adoption_of_in [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 41-51 p.[article] Constraints on the use and adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) tools and farm machinery by paddy farmers in Nepal [printed text] / U. P. Sigdel, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author ; D. Devkota, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author . - 2022 . - 41-51 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 41-51 p.
Keywords: Constraints, ICT tools, farm machinery, paddy farming, adoption Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) tools such as radio, television, mobile phone, the internet
and computers are gaining momentum in Nepal’s agriculture development discourse, filling void that traditional
agriculture extension has failed to fill. Agricultural mechanization implies using various power sources and
improved farm tools and equipment in agriculture. This study aims to determine the barriers while using ICT tools
and agricultutal machinery in Jhapa, Kapilbastu and Kailali districts of Nepal. Pretested semi-structured interview
schedule was employed to collect data from 390 sample respondents selected randomly. Descriptive statistics and
the appropriately developed scales were used in the data analysis. Moreover, respondents considered lack of
awareness along with its requirement of skilled human resources and its cost were the primary reasons for the
rejection of the use of ICT tools, where the overall rejection level was at a medium level. The constraints level of
the use and adoption of farm machinery was found high; the significant constraints considered by the respondents
were the high price of the machinery along with poor skills, knowledge, facilities, and poor maintenance service.
The overall index value for the rejection of the use and adoption of farm machinery in paddy farming was at a
moderate level. The respondents’ primary reasons for the rejection of the use of farm machinery were the high
price of the farm machinery long with poor training, poor skilled human resources, and complex ideas to learn.
Hence, to overcome to those factors, appropriate awareness campaigns and educational programs are necessary.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Constraints_on_the_use_and_adoption_of_in [...]
Title : Contribution of marginal land and indigenous crops on food security: A case of eastern Chitwan, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: R. H. Timilsina, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author ; P. B. Nepali, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author Publication Date: 2022 Article on page: 187-195 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Food system, marginal land, COVID-19 Abstract: People have utilized indigenous and underutilized crops available in the marginal land for their food. However,
little is known about the contribution of these crops to food security. To assess the contribution of these crops to
food security of local people, a survey was done with 107 respondents selected from community forest users of
the eastern Chitwan of Nepal in 2020. The findings revealed that fiddle head fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris L.),
air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera L.), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.), and white yam (Dioscorea alata L.) were
consumed mostly compared to other indigenous and underutilized crops. Community forest was a major source
of underutilized crops followed by marginal land. Though air potato was available only for four months, its
contribution to food security was higher than the other crops. Indigenous crops were found gradually disappearing
due to producers' poor access to land to cultivate, misuse of land, and ineffective implementation of the Land
Use Act. Further, local people’s engagement on off-farm employment had increased marginal land fallow. The
study found that the prices of indigenous and underutilized crops offer income-generating opportunities. Thus,
a marginal land use plan considering indigenous and underutilized crops is needed for both food security and
income of local peopleLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Contribution_of_marginal_land_and_indigen [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 187-195 p.[article] Contribution of marginal land and indigenous crops on food security: A case of eastern Chitwan, Nepal [printed text] / R. H. Timilsina, Author ; G. P. Ojha, Author ; P. B. Nepali, Author ; U. Tiwari, Author . - 2022 . - 187-195 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 187-195 p.
Keywords: Food system, marginal land, COVID-19 Abstract: People have utilized indigenous and underutilized crops available in the marginal land for their food. However,
little is known about the contribution of these crops to food security. To assess the contribution of these crops to
food security of local people, a survey was done with 107 respondents selected from community forest users of
the eastern Chitwan of Nepal in 2020. The findings revealed that fiddle head fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris L.),
air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera L.), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.), and white yam (Dioscorea alata L.) were
consumed mostly compared to other indigenous and underutilized crops. Community forest was a major source
of underutilized crops followed by marginal land. Though air potato was available only for four months, its
contribution to food security was higher than the other crops. Indigenous crops were found gradually disappearing
due to producers' poor access to land to cultivate, misuse of land, and ineffective implementation of the Land
Use Act. Further, local people’s engagement on off-farm employment had increased marginal land fallow. The
study found that the prices of indigenous and underutilized crops offer income-generating opportunities. Thus,
a marginal land use plan considering indigenous and underutilized crops is needed for both food security and
income of local peopleLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Contribution_of_marginal_land_and_indigen [...]
