SSMP is the appropriate soil management technologies, very largely based on local resources, to m... more SSMP is the appropriate soil management technologies, very largely based on local resources, to mid-hill farming households with the aim of improving soil fertility and productivity, providing alternative cropping options and increasing the opportunities for food security and a cash income - and thereby enhancing livelihoods. Attracting farmers for SSM practices is still a challenge. Thus a comparative economics study was conducted between major vegetable producers who are adopters and non-adopters of the SSM practices. The research was conducted in Baglung district in 2015 and primary data were collected in Rayadanda and Damek VDCs. Pretested interview schedule from total of 120 respondents, 60 from each adopters and non-adopters category, was conducted. Descriptive statistics along with t-test for with-without approach, Cobb-Douglas production function and probit regression model were used to analyze the data. The total population of the sampled household was 765, out of which 51....
Diversity block was constructed in Makwanpur and Sarlahi district after assessing status of rice ... more Diversity block was constructed in Makwanpur and Sarlahi district after assessing status of rice varieties by four cell analysis. The VDC selected for this purpose are Raigaun, Makwanpur and Parwanipur, Sarlahi. 32 and 27 varieties were planted and characterized respectively in these two districts. The varieties were found to be cultivated from a varied temporal sequence. The positive and negative traits were evaluated minutely to assess the preference of those varieties. The current trend of these varieties were also assessed which showed that total of 5 varieties has increasing trend, 12 varieties were constant whereas38 varieties has decreasing trend. These varieties can be value added, marketed and enhancement can be done accordingly.
Diversity block was constructed for assessing the status of maize and finger millet and winter be... more Diversity block was constructed for assessing the status of maize and finger millet and winter beans varieties in Chhatiwan V.D.C. and Parwanipur V.D.C. of Sarlahi and Makwanpur districts respectively and for winter Parwanipur (Sarlahi) and Raigaun, Makwanpur was proposively selected. 18, 21 and 22 varieties of maize, finger millet and winter beans were planted and characterized respectively in these locations. Upon analysis, varied temporal sequence of cultivation of these varieties was identified. The positive and negative traits were also evaluated minutely so as to assess the preference of these varieties. The current trend of these varieties were also assessed which showed that only one variety of maize and 3 varieties of finger millet has increasing trend. 2 varieties of maize were identified as threatened. Also, 5 varieties of maize and 1 variety of finger millet were gradually decreasing. These varieties can be value added, marketed and enhancement can be done accordingly.
SSMP is the appropriate soil management technologies, very largely based on local resources, to m... more SSMP is the appropriate soil management technologies, very largely based on local resources, to mid-hill farming households with the aim of improving soil fertility and productivity, providing alternative cropping options and increasing the opportunities for food security and a cash income - and thereby enhancing livelihoods. Attracting farmers for SSM practices is still a challenge. Thus a comparative economics study was conducted between major vegetable producers who are adopters and non-adopters of the SSM practices. The research was conducted in Baglung district in 2015 and primary data were collected in Rayadanda and Damek VDCs. Pretested interview schedule from total of 120 respondents, 60 from each adopters and non-adopters category, was conducted. Descriptive statistics along with t-test for with-without approach, Cobb-Douglas production function and probit regression model were used to analyze the data. The total population of the sampled household was 765, out of which 51....
Diversity block was constructed in Makwanpur and Sarlahi district after assessing status of rice ... more Diversity block was constructed in Makwanpur and Sarlahi district after assessing status of rice varieties by four cell analysis. The VDC selected for this purpose are Raigaun, Makwanpur and Parwanipur, Sarlahi. 32 and 27 varieties were planted and characterized respectively in these two districts. The varieties were found to be cultivated from a varied temporal sequence. The positive and negative traits were evaluated minutely to assess the preference of those varieties. The current trend of these varieties were also assessed which showed that total of 5 varieties has increasing trend, 12 varieties were constant whereas38 varieties has decreasing trend. These varieties can be value added, marketed and enhancement can be done accordingly.
Diversity block was constructed for assessing the status of maize and finger millet and winter be... more Diversity block was constructed for assessing the status of maize and finger millet and winter beans varieties in Chhatiwan V.D.C. and Parwanipur V.D.C. of Sarlahi and Makwanpur districts respectively and for winter Parwanipur (Sarlahi) and Raigaun, Makwanpur was proposively selected. 18, 21 and 22 varieties of maize, finger millet and winter beans were planted and characterized respectively in these locations. Upon analysis, varied temporal sequence of cultivation of these varieties was identified. The positive and negative traits were also evaluated minutely so as to assess the preference of these varieties. The current trend of these varieties were also assessed which showed that only one variety of maize and 3 varieties of finger millet has increasing trend. 2 varieties of maize were identified as threatened. Also, 5 varieties of maize and 1 variety of finger millet were gradually decreasing. These varieties can be value added, marketed and enhancement can be done accordingly.
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