This study examined the genetic diversity and phenotypic characteristics of 60 wheat landraces from 24 districts across Nepal. The was conducted at National Agriculture Genetic Resources Centre (NAGRC) in Khumaltar, where it employed a non-replicated augmented block design to assess eight qualitative sixteen quantitative traits based on Bioversity International descriptors. Shannon-Weaver index (H') for varies 0.457 0.979 traits. Tillering capacity shows highest 0.979, glume hairiness has...

This study analyses the gaps and issues in production distribution system of maize seed Nepal. A total 682 households were surveyed 2017 by employing multistage random sampling with probability proportionate to size representing different (tarai hill) agro-ecological zones. Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs) four key informant interviews (KII) also carried out. Results showed that old varieties like Rampur Composite Manakamana-3 are still popular farmers' fields. The cost was about 48%...

This study was undertaken in 2016 to analyze the production and utilization of maize Nepal. Sixty growers from Kavre Lamjung districts were selected using purposive, cluster simple random sampling techniques. Similarly, six feed industries five experts Chitwan district also interviewed. Study shows 56% total areas used for 50% covered by hybrid maize. There no practice contract production. The results revealed that 60%, 25% 3% grain animal feed, food seed respectively hill districts. Whereas...

Maize is the second most important crop after rice in terms of area and production Nepal. This article analyzes technical efficiency its determinants hybrid maize eastern Using a randomly selected data from 98 farmers (41 Morang 57 Sunsari) Nepal, study employed stochastic frontier model to find elasticity coefficients inputs, farmers. The results showed that responds positively increase amount urea, DAP planted, where as it negative seed quantity. indicate are not technically efficient with...

A study was conducted in 2016 to analyze the economics of fish production at Chitwan District Nepal. Three sites: East, West and South part were selected purposively. total 90 households, 30 from each site randomly interviewed by using pre-tested semi structured questionnaire. Secondary data needed for obtained DADO, MOAD, NARC other related organizations working on fisheries aquaculture sector. Descriptive statistics extended Cobb Douglas function used accomplish objectives which MS-Excel...

The survey was carried out in two districts namely Palpa and Baglung to determine the current level of adoption improved maize production practices. This study identifies technology extent pattern technologies Western Hills Nepal. In each these districts, village development committees (V.D.Cs) were surveyed. Deurali Khasyouli V.D.C from Kudule Malika Districts selected. Structured Questionnaire administered 30 randomly selected households VDC. Altogether 120 Households degree measured on...

A study was done in 2018 to estimate the technical efficiency of potato production mid western terai region Nepal.30 households each from Dang, Banke and Bardiya districts were interviewed. Maximum likelihood parameter showed mean 0.79 which indicated a high scope increasing with improvement technology. The coefficient for seed, Urea, DAP, MOP labour positive contributing potato. Compost, pesticides, herbicides hour tractor use negative. these input could be improved farm specific variables...

The food supply chain is a complex web with number of stakeholders.Though the stocks cereal at present are satisfactory level, its stock in future going to be depleted resulting from disruptions chain.Supply agric-inputs has been severely affected.Developing countries and low income most vulnerable impact chain.Secondary sources information used for studying resilience.Supply resilience drained curiosity local multinational companies policymakers remodeling chain.As per alarming projections...

A field survey was conducted to study the factor that determines farmers’ decisions adapt climate change in Deurali and Agyouli V.D.Cs of Nawalparasi District. Altogether 180 household, 90 from each V.D.C were selected randomly for study. logit regression model employed However, order measure magnitude impact explanatory variables on decision farmer marginal effects computed. The uses a binary dependent variable taking value 1 if adapted 0 otherwise. is considered have he/she has at least...

This study was carried out during February to March in 2020 analyze the production and marketing of cucumber Nawalpur district Nepal.The designed perform cost-benefit analysis, assess current situation, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis.Both primary secondary data were collected for this study.A total sample size 120 farmers from two rural municipalities (Binayee Tribeni Bungdikali) selected using a simple random sampling technique.Similarly, 25 traders, 10...

This paper compares the existing Nepalese agricultural extension system with other selected agriculture-led countries to explore needs and opportunities of introducing an innovative in Nepal. A review various documents including journals, reports, policy papers was carried out. The status financial human resources Nepal assessed from 753 municipalities 7 provinces through survey interviews and, additionally, expert consultations were done 15 key personnel working field We examined major...

A study was carried out to analyze the economics of fish production and marketing in Dang district Nepal. Structured survey done with 75 respondents (45 producers, 5 wholesalers, 10 retailers, 15 consumers) three different sites (viz: Lamahi Municipality, Rapti Rural Municipality Gadhawa Municipality). The initial investment, cost returns, function, price spread,and margin, ranking problems were by index techniques. Financial analysis showed that total investment per hectare fishpond found...

Maize is the most important cereal crop of hills Nepal which used as food for consumption and fodder animals. A survey was carried out in Baglung Palpa districts western to find determining factors adoption improved maize varieties. The number households sampled from each district 90. Semi structured questionnaire administered 180 chosen using simple random sampling. popular varieties study sites were Manakamana-6, Rampur composite Arun-2. There seems be a gap between recommended practice...

The survey was carried out in two districts namely Palpa and Baglung to determine the current level of adoption improved maize production practices. This study identifies technology extent pattern technologies Western Hills Nepal. In each these districts, village development committees (V.D.Cs) were surveyed. Deurali Khasyouli V.D.C from Kudule Malika Districts selected. Structured Questionnaire administered 30 randomly selected households VDC. Altogether 120 Households degree measured on...

A study was conducted in a year 2020 A.D to analyze the application of production function approach estimate costs and returns, resource use efficiency, problem broiler production. total 120 farmers were selected representing small, medium large farms, also 10 number wholesalers, retailers consumers for market interviewed with pre-tested questionnaire. The data collected, entered analyzed by using SPSS MS-Excel. cost per bird maximum (Rs.372.93) small minimum (Rs.340.96) it Rs.361.42 farms....