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Refine your search Apply to external sourcesAssessment of major feed resources and its utilization in Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal / B. Dhakal in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 3 (2019)
Title : Assessment of major feed resources and its utilization in Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: B. Dhakal, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; B. Khanal, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author Publication Date: 2020 Article on page: 133-143 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Altitude Dietary Requirement Carrying Capacity Rangeland Abstract: An assessment was made about the available feed resources, its utilization pattern, specifically, roughage and concentrate,
produced from Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA) of Nepal to formulate the appropriate strategies in satisfying the annual
dietary requirements of the livestock covering its present production and management scenarios. A Comparative study was
done by employing purposively conducted survey to deduct distribution of forage sources in the area. Findings revealed that
natural vegetation, seasonally available crop residues, and dried grasses were major feed resources whereas their contribution
to the total supply varied significantly (p conversion and by using primary household data. Finding revealed that farmers allow significantly higher (p of grazing days and hours per day for large ruminants, such as Yak and Chauries compared with small ruminants, such as
goats and sheep. The findings also indicated seasonal variation of feed supply whereas January to March is the period of short
supply (p supplement for the animals was far below than optimum requirements. These scenarios suggest the need of immediate
attention to improve the range productivity in the MCA as the deteriorating situations of the rangelands may raise questions
on sustainability of livestock herdersLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/15.%20Assessment%20of%20major%20feed%20re [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 133-143 p.[article] Assessment of major feed resources and its utilization in Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal [printed text] / B. Dhakal, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; B. Khanal, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author . - 2020 . - 133-143 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 133-143 p.
Keywords: Altitude Dietary Requirement Carrying Capacity Rangeland Abstract: An assessment was made about the available feed resources, its utilization pattern, specifically, roughage and concentrate,
produced from Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA) of Nepal to formulate the appropriate strategies in satisfying the annual
dietary requirements of the livestock covering its present production and management scenarios. A Comparative study was
done by employing purposively conducted survey to deduct distribution of forage sources in the area. Findings revealed that
natural vegetation, seasonally available crop residues, and dried grasses were major feed resources whereas their contribution
to the total supply varied significantly (p conversion and by using primary household data. Finding revealed that farmers allow significantly higher (p of grazing days and hours per day for large ruminants, such as Yak and Chauries compared with small ruminants, such as
goats and sheep. The findings also indicated seasonal variation of feed supply whereas January to March is the period of short
supply (p supplement for the animals was far below than optimum requirements. These scenarios suggest the need of immediate
attention to improve the range productivity in the MCA as the deteriorating situations of the rangelands may raise questions
on sustainability of livestock herdersLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/15.%20Assessment%20of%20major%20feed%20re [...]
Title : Determining factors and impact of household income on dairy cattle insurance in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: S. Subedi, Author ; R.R. Kattel, Author Publication Date: 2022 Article on page: 229-238 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Insurance, dairy cattle, household income, endogeneity Abstract: Nepalese agriculture insurance market is dominated by livestock sector and cattle are the most popular class of
animal in livestock production system. This study was conducted to identify the determining factors and impact
of household income on dairy cattle insurance. This study was based on the field survey conducted in Chitwan
and Nawalparasi districts of Nepal. A total of 160 households were sampled using a stratified simple random
sampling technique. Data were collected using a pre-tested interview schedule and focusgroup discussion (FGD)
in 2017. The result of t-test showed annual household income, income from milk sell, and average cattle holding
significantly higher in cattle insurer farmers than that of non-insurers. A probit model was used to assess the factors
affecting the decision for the adoption of cattle insurance. The probit model revealed that cattle breed, access to
loan, income from livestock, and number of cattle had a positive and significant relationship with the adoption
of cattle insurance whereas, household size and district dummy had a negative and significant relationship with
the adoption of cattle insurance. Income regression function revealed that the adoption of insurance, the number
of cattle, and the district of the respondents had a positive and significant relation with income from livestock.
The instrumental variable model adopted to combat endogeneity bias showed that adoption of insurance and
district of the respondents had a positive and significant relation with income from livestock. Although the results
are farmers specific, findings have implications for policymakers regarding promotion of improved breeds and
facilitation of farm credit.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Determining_factors_and_impact_of_househo [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 229-238 p.[article] Determining factors and impact of household income on dairy cattle insurance in Nepal [printed text] / S. Subedi, Author ; R.R. Kattel, Author . - 2022 . - 229-238 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 5 (2022) . - 229-238 p.
Keywords: Insurance, dairy cattle, household income, endogeneity Abstract: Nepalese agriculture insurance market is dominated by livestock sector and cattle are the most popular class of
animal in livestock production system. This study was conducted to identify the determining factors and impact
of household income on dairy cattle insurance. This study was based on the field survey conducted in Chitwan
and Nawalparasi districts of Nepal. A total of 160 households were sampled using a stratified simple random
sampling technique. Data were collected using a pre-tested interview schedule and focusgroup discussion (FGD)
in 2017. The result of t-test showed annual household income, income from milk sell, and average cattle holding
significantly higher in cattle insurer farmers than that of non-insurers. A probit model was used to assess the factors
affecting the decision for the adoption of cattle insurance. The probit model revealed that cattle breed, access to
loan, income from livestock, and number of cattle had a positive and significant relationship with the adoption
of cattle insurance whereas, household size and district dummy had a negative and significant relationship with
the adoption of cattle insurance. Income regression function revealed that the adoption of insurance, the number
of cattle, and the district of the respondents had a positive and significant relation with income from livestock.
The instrumental variable model adopted to combat endogeneity bias showed that adoption of insurance and
district of the respondents had a positive and significant relation with income from livestock. Although the results
are farmers specific, findings have implications for policymakers regarding promotion of improved breeds and
facilitation of farm credit.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Determining_factors_and_impact_of_househo [...]
Title : Evaluation of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for variety improvement | D. R. Bhattarai, S. K. Maharjan, I. P. Gautam, S. Subedi, and S. Pokhrel Material Type: printed text Authors: D. R. Bhattarai, Author ; Surya Kumar Maharjan, Author ; I. P. Gautam, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; S. Pokhrel, Author Publication Date: 2020 Article on page: 139-144 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Physiological weight loss, shelf life, fruit yield Abstract: An experiment was done at Horticulture Research Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Khumaltar,
Nepal under polyhouse condition to access different traits of six capsicum genotypes: HRDCAP-001, HRDCAP-003,
HRDCAP-004, HRDCAP-005, HRDCAP-006, and California Wonder (check variety) with the objective to evaluate yield
and quality. The experiment was done by using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications for
each treatment. All the collected data were analyzed by using Gentstat statistical software package. Results revealed that
tested genotypes were significantly different (p California Wonder was the best for fruit length (86.11 mm), fruit width (70.45 mm), and fruit weight (126.12 g) while
HRDCAP-001 was superior in pericarp thickness (6.44 mm), fruit yield (2.46 kg per plant; 68.3 t/ha) and shelf life (6.80 days).
California Wonder had lowest physiological weight loss at different days after harvest. This study recognizes HRDCAP-001
to be a promising genotype. Hence, there is a possibility to release this genotype as a variety for commercial cultivation,
however, a multi location trial prior to its release is deemed necessary. Furthermore, all evaluated genotypes through this
research could be utilized for capsicum breeding in NepalLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Evaluation%20of%20capsicum%20%28Capsicum% [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 4 (2020) . - 139-144 p.[article] Evaluation of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for variety improvement | D. R. Bhattarai, S. K. Maharjan, I. P. Gautam, S. Subedi, and S. Pokhrel [printed text] / D. R. Bhattarai, Author ; Surya Kumar Maharjan, Author ; I. P. Gautam, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; S. Pokhrel, Author . - 2020 . - 139-144 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 4 (2020) . - 139-144 p.
Keywords: Physiological weight loss, shelf life, fruit yield Abstract: An experiment was done at Horticulture Research Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Khumaltar,
Nepal under polyhouse condition to access different traits of six capsicum genotypes: HRDCAP-001, HRDCAP-003,
HRDCAP-004, HRDCAP-005, HRDCAP-006, and California Wonder (check variety) with the objective to evaluate yield
and quality. The experiment was done by using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications for
each treatment. All the collected data were analyzed by using Gentstat statistical software package. Results revealed that
tested genotypes were significantly different (p California Wonder was the best for fruit length (86.11 mm), fruit width (70.45 mm), and fruit weight (126.12 g) while
HRDCAP-001 was superior in pericarp thickness (6.44 mm), fruit yield (2.46 kg per plant; 68.3 t/ha) and shelf life (6.80 days).
California Wonder had lowest physiological weight loss at different days after harvest. This study recognizes HRDCAP-001
to be a promising genotype. Hence, there is a possibility to release this genotype as a variety for commercial cultivation,
however, a multi location trial prior to its release is deemed necessary. Furthermore, all evaluated genotypes through this
research could be utilized for capsicum breeding in NepalLink for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Evaluation%20of%20capsicum%20%28Capsicum% [...]
Title : Evaluation of maize hybrids in Terai and inner Terai ecological belt of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: K. B. Koirala, Author ; T. R. Rijal, Author ; G. K.C., Author ; Salman Khan, Author ; D, N. Mahato, Author ; S. Manandhar, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; M. P. Tripathi, Author Publication Date: 2020 Article on page: 109-116 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Coordinated varietal trial, genotypes, multi-location, single cross Abstract: Hybrid is the most economical option to boost up the grain yield of maize, and slowly it is gaining popularity among the
farmers of Nepal. In order to identify the potential hybrids suitable for Terai and Inner Terai regions, a set of experiment was
conducted on hybrid maize developed by National Maize Research Program (NMRP), Rampur in Coordinated Variety Trials
(CVTs) during the winter season of 2014/15 and 2015/16. The experiments were done by using Randomized Complete Block
Design (RCBD). Each treatment was replicated thrice for each site at Rampur, Belachapi, Tarahara, and Parwanipur. Over
the years, genotypes RML-83/RL-197 and RML-4/RL-111 yielded higher than other tested genotypes in Tarahara. Similarly,
RL-180/RL-105, RML-87/RL-105, Dekalb double and Rampur Hybrid-6 produced higher grain yield at Belachapi during
2014/15. Genotype RML-4/RML-111 followed by RML-98/RL-105, and Rampur Hybrid-6 yielded higher at Parwanipur
during 2015/16. In the case of Rampur, genotypes RML-98/RML-105 had produced higher yield in both the years whereas
RML-5/RL-105 during 2014/15, and Rampur Hybrid-2 followed by RML-55/RL-105 were the superior genotypes in terms
of grain yield during 2015/16. Those hybrids with higher grain yield in CVTs will be upgraded to Coordinated Farmers Field
Trial on Hybrid (CFFTH) and these hybrids might be the potential future hybrids for Terai and Inner Terai of Nepal.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Evaluation%20of%20maize%20hybrids%20in%20 [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 4 (2020) . - 109-116 p.[article] Evaluation of maize hybrids in Terai and inner Terai ecological belt of Nepal [printed text] / K. B. Koirala, Author ; T. R. Rijal, Author ; G. K.C., Author ; Salman Khan, Author ; D, N. Mahato, Author ; S. Manandhar, Author ; S. Subedi, Author ; M. P. Tripathi, Author . - 2020 . - 109-116 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 4 (2020) . - 109-116 p.
Keywords: Coordinated varietal trial, genotypes, multi-location, single cross Abstract: Hybrid is the most economical option to boost up the grain yield of maize, and slowly it is gaining popularity among the
farmers of Nepal. In order to identify the potential hybrids suitable for Terai and Inner Terai regions, a set of experiment was
conducted on hybrid maize developed by National Maize Research Program (NMRP), Rampur in Coordinated Variety Trials
(CVTs) during the winter season of 2014/15 and 2015/16. The experiments were done by using Randomized Complete Block
Design (RCBD). Each treatment was replicated thrice for each site at Rampur, Belachapi, Tarahara, and Parwanipur. Over
the years, genotypes RML-83/RL-197 and RML-4/RL-111 yielded higher than other tested genotypes in Tarahara. Similarly,
RL-180/RL-105, RML-87/RL-105, Dekalb double and Rampur Hybrid-6 produced higher grain yield at Belachapi during
2014/15. Genotype RML-4/RML-111 followed by RML-98/RL-105, and Rampur Hybrid-6 yielded higher at Parwanipur
during 2015/16. In the case of Rampur, genotypes RML-98/RML-105 had produced higher yield in both the years whereas
RML-5/RL-105 during 2014/15, and Rampur Hybrid-2 followed by RML-55/RL-105 were the superior genotypes in terms
of grain yield during 2015/16. Those hybrids with higher grain yield in CVTs will be upgraded to Coordinated Farmers Field
Trial on Hybrid (CFFTH) and these hybrids might be the potential future hybrids for Terai and Inner Terai of Nepal.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Evaluation%20of%20maize%20hybrids%20in%20 [...]
