Lessons for promotion of new agricultural technology: a case of Vijay wheat variety in Nepal

Timsina, Krishna Prasad; Ghimire, Yuga Nath; Gauchan, Devendra; Subedi, Sanjiv; Adhikari, Surya Prasad

doi:10.1186/s40066-018-0215-z

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“…Rubber farming is a less prioritized farm enterprise by Brahmin/Chhetri households of the study area. Similar results were found in studies of Kafle (2010) and (Timsina et al, 2019).…”

Section: Determinants Of Acreage Increment In Rubber Plantationsupporting

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Economics of Rubber Production in Jhapa, Nepal

Poudel¹,

Adhikari²,

Dhungana³

et al. 2020

J. Agric. Nat. Res.

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A study was conducted to examine cost structure and economic feasibility of rubber production in Jhapa district. It also aimed to assess determinants of increment in acreage of rubber cultivation in the study area. A total of sixty two rubber growers were selected by simple random sampling and interviewed with pre-tested semi structured schedule on the month of March, 2019. Study revealed that the total cost of natural rubber production per hectare of rubber orchard was 499774.8 NRs. /year. It was found to be economically viable and cost effective as indicated by satisfactory values of Benefit Cost Ratio (1.5), Net Present Value of NRs. 686547 at a discount rate of 12 percent and Internal Rate of Return 18 percent. Probit model revealed that trainings received, experience of rubber farming, ethnicity and membership in community organizations were significant factors that positively affected farmers’ decision in expanding rubber cultivation area. Received trainings solely could increase probability of acreage increment by 36.9 percent. Thus, it is recommended that extension services like training, farmers’ field school, and farm visits should be intensified for increment of profitability from rubber farming in Jhapa, Nepal.

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“…Rubber farming is a less prioritized farm enterprise by Brahmin/Chhetri households of the study area. Similar results were found in studies of Kafle (2010) and (Timsina et al, 2019).…”

Section: Determinants Of Acreage Increment In Rubber Plantationsupporting

confidence: 91%

Economics of Rubber Production in Jhapa, Nepal

Poudel¹,

Adhikari²,

Dhungana³

et al. 2020

J. Agric. Nat. Res.

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“…More than 40 improved varieties of wheat have been recommended by Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) for different ecological zones of them, 26 are for Terai and 17 for hills. Also, of total improved varieties released, only 30 varieties are under cultivation while 13 have been denotifed (Timsina et al, 2018). The wheat varieties, NL 297, UP262 and RR21 were developed before NARC establishment which are disease susceptible and have been less prioritized for seed production by the government; however, these varieties are yet common among the wheat growers of Nepal.…”

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Adoption of certain improved varieties of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in seven different provinces of Nepal

Subedi¹,

Ghimire²,

Adhikari³

et al. 2019

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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This study used farm level data to analyze the adoption of improved wheat varieties in Nepal. The seven districts each having the highest wheat area coverage in their respective provinces was selected. Pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect the primary information. The relevant literatures were reviewed for secondary information. The simple random method of sampling was used and 651 samples were taken. Descriptive statistics, probit regression and indexing were applied. This study showed that 94.1% of the area was covered by the improved wheat varieties, while 3.3% by local and 2.6% by the Indian varieties. In addition, of the improved varieties, NL 297 had the highest area coverage (30.88 %) followed by Vijay (23.24%), Gautam (12.95%), NL 971 (8.94%) and Aditya (5.34%) respectively. Probit econometric model revealed that membership of organization (1% level of significance), subsidy by the government (1% level), gender of the household head (5% level) and family member in foreign employment (10%) significantly determined the adoption of improved wheat varieties developed after NARC establishment. The indexing identified and ranked-lack of availability of quality improved seeds (I= 0.75) as the first followed by poor availability of fertilizers (0.65), labour shortage (0.61), lack of proper irrigation (0.55) and lack of agricultural machines (0.45) that were associated wheat production in study site. The concerned government institutions should assure the availability of quality improved seeds and fertilizers to the farmers; the subsidy on irrigation and agricultural machines allied with financial grant could attract the farmers towards wheat cultivation which ultimately contributes to increase wheat productivity.

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“…NARC has released and recommended 43 improved varieties of wheat which has been recommended for different ecological zones (26 for Terai and 17 for hills). However, 13 wheat varieties have been denotifed and only 30 varieties are under cultivation (Timsina et. al., 2018).…”

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Adoption of improved wheat varieties in eastern and western Terai of Nepal

Subedi¹,

Ghimire²,

Adhikari³

et al. 2019

J. Agric. Nat. Res.

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The research was conducted from March to May 2019 for assessment on adoption of improved wheat varieties in two major wheat growing districts of Nepal, Sunsari, and Kailali; one representing eastern and another western Terai. A pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect the primary information; in addition, two Key Informant Surveys were performed. Furthermore, relevant literatures were reviewed for secondary information. The simple random method of sampling was used within the selected areas that were identified in consultation with Agriculture Knowledge Centre and agricultural officials of the local government. Altogether, 194 samples were taken for the purpose of the study, omitting the outliers and incomplete responses. Descriptive statistics, probit regression, and indexing were used for data analysis. Probit econometric model revealed that membership dummy (1% level), age (1% level) number of family members involved in agriculture (1% level), subsidy dummy (5% level), number of schooling years (5%) and loan dummy (10% level) significantly determined the adoption of improved wheat varieties developed after NARC establishment. Furthermore, indexing identified-lack of availability of quality improved seeds (I= 0.80) as the major problem associated with the wheat production followed by poor availability of fertilizers (0.77), labour shortage (0.57), lack of proper irrigation (0.46) and lack of agricultural machines (0.39). The government agricultural institutions should assure access to quality seeds and fertilizers to the farmers; in addition, subsidy on irrigation and agricultural machines allied with agricultural loan to the educated youths could be the point of attraction for wheat cultivation which leads to increased wheat productivity.

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Lessons for promotion of new agricultural technology: a case of Vijay wheat variety in Nepal

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References 11 publications

Economics of Rubber Production in Jhapa, Nepal

Economics of Rubber Production in Jhapa, Nepal

Adoption of certain improved varieties of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in seven different provinces of Nepal

Adoption of improved wheat varieties in eastern and western Terai of Nepal

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