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Refine your search Apply to external sourcesChanged gender roles and rural agricultural system / D. Devkota in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 1 (2017)
Title : Changed gender roles and rural agricultural system Material Type: printed text Authors: D. Devkota, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author Publication Date: 2017 Article on page: 35-47 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Role change Generation Ethnicity Rural agriculture Labor crisis Link for e-copy: http://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Changed_gender_roles-and_rural_agricultura [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 1 (2017) . - 35-47 p.[article] Changed gender roles and rural agricultural system [printed text] / D. Devkota, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author . - 2017 . - 35-47 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 1 (2017) . - 35-47 p.
Keywords: Role change Generation Ethnicity Rural agriculture Labor crisis Link for e-copy: http://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Changed_gender_roles-and_rural_agricultura [...]
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 : Gender roles in decision-making across the generation and ethnicity Material Type: printed text Authors: D. Devkota, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 53-62 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Gender, decisions, generation, ethnicity, change Abstract: A study was conducted in Khairahani VDC of Chitwan district during 2007 to 2010 to compare and
analyze gender roles in relation to agriculture and household decisions across the generations and
ethnicity. This study employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection using
household survey, focus group discussion, and case study. A reconnaissance survey was done to help
determine sample households. Accordingly, 150 Tharu households and 181 non-Tharu households
were purposively identified and used in the study by following a standard questionnaire survey. A
total of 331 households and 662 individuals covering both Tharu and non-Tharu were interviewed
across the old and young generation of respective ethnicity, and their responses were analyzed in
terms of level of involvement in decision-making process at the household level. Old generation
people were those having 50 years and above age whereas the young generation was defined as those
between the ages of 25 to 49 years during the time of study. This study covered agricultural land use
and household labour allocation decision; crop production and marketing; livestock rearing; family
care and management, and income generation and migration related decisions from generation as
well as ethnicity perspective. The major impression of the findings was such that agricultural land
use and labour allocation decision was evident by more than four-fifths of the male domination in
the past, but at present it is almost exclusively for jointly done among Tharus whereas this scenario
equally been reflective in the case of non-Tharus as well. Likewise, crop production and marketingrelated decisions in the case of Tharus was also distinctly visible in favor of joint decision which
was a remarkable change in decisions from male alone dominating in the past. Indeed, with the less
extent, similar changes were observed among non-Tharu for crop production and marketing decisions.
The decision on livestock rearing activities well followed the trend of changing gender roles from
either male alone or female alone to jointly done with the similar findings for the broad decisions
on family care and management, income generation, and migration. This firmly indicated that as in
the case of other aspects, gender roles should also be viewed as of changing process necessitating to
consider such changes to adjust with appropriate planning and execution of the related development
activities so that gender related issues would be rightly addressed in terms of decisions, participation
and implementation.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Gender_roles_in_decision-making_across_th [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 53-62 p.[article] Gender roles in decision-making across the generation and ethnicity [printed text] / D. Devkota, Author ; K. N. Pyakuryal, Author . - 2018 . - 53-62 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 53-62 p.
Keywords: Gender, decisions, generation, ethnicity, change Abstract: A study was conducted in Khairahani VDC of Chitwan district during 2007 to 2010 to compare and
analyze gender roles in relation to agriculture and household decisions across the generations and
ethnicity. This study employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection using
household survey, focus group discussion, and case study. A reconnaissance survey was done to help
determine sample households. Accordingly, 150 Tharu households and 181 non-Tharu households
were purposively identified and used in the study by following a standard questionnaire survey. A
total of 331 households and 662 individuals covering both Tharu and non-Tharu were interviewed
across the old and young generation of respective ethnicity, and their responses were analyzed in
terms of level of involvement in decision-making process at the household level. Old generation
people were those having 50 years and above age whereas the young generation was defined as those
between the ages of 25 to 49 years during the time of study. This study covered agricultural land use
and household labour allocation decision; crop production and marketing; livestock rearing; family
care and management, and income generation and migration related decisions from generation as
well as ethnicity perspective. The major impression of the findings was such that agricultural land
use and labour allocation decision was evident by more than four-fifths of the male domination in
the past, but at present it is almost exclusively for jointly done among Tharus whereas this scenario
equally been reflective in the case of non-Tharus as well. Likewise, crop production and marketingrelated decisions in the case of Tharus was also distinctly visible in favor of joint decision which
was a remarkable change in decisions from male alone dominating in the past. Indeed, with the less
extent, similar changes were observed among non-Tharu for crop production and marketing decisions.
The decision on livestock rearing activities well followed the trend of changing gender roles from
either male alone or female alone to jointly done with the similar findings for the broad decisions
on family care and management, income generation, and migration. This firmly indicated that as in
the case of other aspects, gender roles should also be viewed as of changing process necessitating to
consider such changes to adjust with appropriate planning and execution of the related development
activities so that gender related issues would be rightly addressed in terms of decisions, participation
and implementation.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Gender_roles_in_decision-making_across_th [...]
