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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 : Behavioral practices of supply chain actors on quality maintenance of raw milk in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: U. Tiwari, Author ; K. P. Paudel, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 79-89 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Milk quality, raw milk, collection center, milk chilling center Abstract: The quality of milk produced and marketed in Nepal is of sub-standard quality. Behavioral practices of
the persons involved in milk production and handling influence the quality of milk. Recognizing this
as an important factor, the study was conducted to assess the existing setups and behavioral practices
of value chain actors - farmers, collection centers, transporters, and milk chilling centers - engaged in
the raw milk supply chain. The study was carried out on 231 dairy households (selected randomly), 38
collection centers, 25 transporters, and 19 milk chilling centers operating within the network of six milk
supply chains in Bara, Kavre, Makawanpur, Nawalparasi and Tanahun districts. The findings revealed
that the adoptions of good husbandry and hygienic practices at all the levels were below acceptance.
Mainly, the management of collection centers was poor in all aspects of the quality requirements.
There was an inadequate awareness, and lack of required knowledge and skills in handling milk
among collection center personnel (about 31% without any training). The infrastructure, utensils,
equipments and facilities at collection centers were of primitive state; many of them of non-food
grade that are likely to add further contaminants in collected milk. Time management at the collection
centers (average milk holding time 2.8 hours) was also inefficient. All the collection centers and milk
chilling centers must improve their facilities and reorganize their collection schedule so that the milk
reaches milk chilling centers within a stipulated time of about three hours of milking at the farmLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Behavioral_practices_of_supply_chain_acto [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 79-89 p.[article] Behavioral practices of supply chain actors on quality maintenance of raw milk in Nepal [printed text] / U. Tiwari, Author ; K. P. Paudel, Author . - 2018 . - 79-89 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 79-89 p.
Keywords: Milk quality, raw milk, collection center, milk chilling center Abstract: The quality of milk produced and marketed in Nepal is of sub-standard quality. Behavioral practices of
the persons involved in milk production and handling influence the quality of milk. Recognizing this
as an important factor, the study was conducted to assess the existing setups and behavioral practices
of value chain actors - farmers, collection centers, transporters, and milk chilling centers - engaged in
the raw milk supply chain. The study was carried out on 231 dairy households (selected randomly), 38
collection centers, 25 transporters, and 19 milk chilling centers operating within the network of six milk
supply chains in Bara, Kavre, Makawanpur, Nawalparasi and Tanahun districts. The findings revealed
that the adoptions of good husbandry and hygienic practices at all the levels were below acceptance.
Mainly, the management of collection centers was poor in all aspects of the quality requirements.
There was an inadequate awareness, and lack of required knowledge and skills in handling milk
among collection center personnel (about 31% without any training). The infrastructure, utensils,
equipments and facilities at collection centers were of primitive state; many of them of non-food
grade that are likely to add further contaminants in collected milk. Time management at the collection
centers (average milk holding time 2.8 hours) was also inefficient. All the collection centers and milk
chilling centers must improve their facilities and reorganize their collection schedule so that the milk
reaches milk chilling centers within a stipulated time of about three hours of milking at the farmLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Behavioral_practices_of_supply_chain_acto [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
