[article] 
inJournal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 11-23 p.

Title :	Farmer’s perception on vulnerability of cropping pattern and adaptive mechanism in Panchthar and Chitwan, Nepal
Material Type:	printed text
Authors:	D. Devkota, Author ; S. Dhakal, Author ; S. K. Khatri, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author
Publication Date:	2020
Article on page:	11-23 p.
Languages :	English (eng)
Keywords:	Adaptation, temperature, precipitation, perception, climatic variability
Abstract:	A study was done in Chitwan and Panchthar districts of Nepal during 2017 and 2018 with the objective to learn vulnerability of major cropping pattern, mainly with weather variability and farmers’ current practices to adapt them so that information would be useful in formulating appropriate strategies. A total of 240 respondents were identified, and face to face structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary information. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informants’ Interview (KII) were also done in order to triangulate the major findings obtained from survey. Majority of the respondents in both the districts had a strong perception that precipitation related unpredictable consequences to the cropping pattern was more visible in the recent past years along with the fluctuation of temperature that impacted on overall low production. Respondents from both the districts also reported drastic rise in summer temperature for the last few years with the declining rainfall pattern, resulting lower ground water table. The FGD and KII findings are consistent with the trend of rise in summer temperature as revealed from the Hydro-meteorology data. In the monsoon, the pattern of rainfall has changed over time. In general, weather variability related vulnerability and its impact to the cropping system has been seriously felt by the respondents, but they are cautious about possible adaptive measures, and are adjusting in the agronomical practices such as, sowing dates, and to some extent introduction of new crop species and varieties. However, there was a significant difference on majority of perception related parameters as opined by the respondents in Chitwan and Panchthar (p variations in responses while formulating site specific strategies instead of generalizing them. In-depth and comprehensive study covering larger niches would provide concrete information to develop appropriate strategies and policies to the weather variability in order to safeguard cropping pattern, and to increase productivity under the possible vulnerable context.
Link for e-copy:	https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/2._Farmer%E2%80%99s_perception_on_vulnera [...]

[article] Farmer’s perception on vulnerability of cropping pattern and adaptive mechanism in Panchthar and Chitwan, Nepal [printed text] / D. Devkota, Author ; S. Dhakal, Author ; S. K. Khatri, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author . - 2020 . - 11-23 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 3 (2019) . - 11-23 p.

Keywords:	Adaptation, temperature, precipitation, perception, climatic variability
Abstract:	A study was done in Chitwan and Panchthar districts of Nepal during 2017 and 2018 with the objective to learn vulnerability of major cropping pattern, mainly with weather variability and farmers’ current practices to adapt them so that information would be useful in formulating appropriate strategies. A total of 240 respondents were identified, and face to face structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary information. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informants’ Interview (KII) were also done in order to triangulate the major findings obtained from survey. Majority of the respondents in both the districts had a strong perception that precipitation related unpredictable consequences to the cropping pattern was more visible in the recent past years along with the fluctuation of temperature that impacted on overall low production. Respondents from both the districts also reported drastic rise in summer temperature for the last few years with the declining rainfall pattern, resulting lower ground water table. The FGD and KII findings are consistent with the trend of rise in summer temperature as revealed from the Hydro-meteorology data. In the monsoon, the pattern of rainfall has changed over time. In general, weather variability related vulnerability and its impact to the cropping system has been seriously felt by the respondents, but they are cautious about possible adaptive measures, and are adjusting in the agronomical practices such as, sowing dates, and to some extent introduction of new crop species and varieties. However, there was a significant difference on majority of perception related parameters as opined by the respondents in Chitwan and Panchthar (p variations in responses while formulating site specific strategies instead of generalizing them. In-depth and comprehensive study covering larger niches would provide concrete information to develop appropriate strategies and policies to the weather variability in order to safeguard cropping pattern, and to increase productivity under the possible vulnerable context.
Link for e-copy:	https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/2._Farmer%E2%80%99s_perception_on_vulnera [...]