Soil fertility status of agricultural land in mid-hill of Gorkha District, Nepal

Shrestha, Ashok K.; Dawadi, Binod; Shrestha, Sabitri; Maharjan, Kishor Kumar; Malla, Rabin

doi:10.3126/njes.v6i0.30121

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“…Implementation of conservation practices in a forest will have a direct effect on forest soil (Kiran and Kaur, 2011). Due to changes in topography, vegetation cover, microbial activities, and so on, forest soil differs in time and space (Shrestha et al, 2018).…”

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Status of forest soil and necessity of sustainable soil conservation practices of Nepal

Pokharel

Ojha

Bhatta

et al. 2021

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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Forests are the fundamental natural resource regarded as the crucial aspect to uplift rural livelihood in Nepal. Forest, not only acquaints us with ecosystem services but also deals with carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling in forest soil, serving the most crucial part of human welfare. However, several human forces such as construction of roads, deforestation, shifting cultivation, overgrazing, and forest fires have decreased the organic matter content and contributed to landslides, erosion and sedimentation in forest. Frequent landslides, soil erosion on the landscape of Nepal is degrading the environment and soil, where 1.7mm of fertile topsoil is lost annually. Considering the fact, present study points to recognize the status of forest soil, its relationship and necessity of sustainable soil conservation practices. Secondary sources of data were used to assemble the related information. Hence, Involvement of different institutions, policy, law, local participation and community-based approach is significantly important in adopting forest soil conservation approaches. Different strategies of carbon sequestration should be maintained by increasing plant cover, enhancing microbes, utilizing agricultural inputs and slowing down the amount of soil disturbances. Likewise, strengthening different thematic areas of Forest Policy 2015 is indispensable in effective implementation of sub sectoral programmes. Forest management strategies incorporating the concepts of carbon storage, buffer strips, terracing, windbreaks, agroforestry, conservation tillage are the major areas highlighted through this paper for further researchers on preserving forest land.

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Section: Increase Forest Soil Productivitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of forest soil and necessity of sustainable soil conservation practices of Nepal

Pokharel

Ojha

Bhatta

et al. 2021

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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“…Past studied clearly indicated that the fertilizer supplied by the informal sources are of poor quality (Panta, 2018). In this context Shrestha (2018) has remarked:…”

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The Use of Chemical Fertilizer Technology in Eastern Hills of Nepal: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP)

Wagle

2022

Boudhik Abhiyan

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The use of new technologies issue in agricultural sector is the global concern of the current days. This paper attempts to assess about the knowledge, attitude and practice of farmers related to the use of chemical fertilizers in their agricultural works in the case of eastern hills of Nepal. The study applied household questionnaire survey, key informant survey, focus group discussion and field observation to collect relevant information. The study conducted in 30 percent (180hss) in total (601hhs) of three altitude belts such as upper, middle and lower, ranging from 300 to 2,250 masl along the Koshi-highway. It has a wide range of climates, ranging from sub-tropical to alpine with monsoon precipitation in the summer three and half months. Secondary data were gathered from previous research journals, dissertations and official records. This paper has showed that chemical fertilizer technology is well known technology for the protection and promotion of fruits, crops and vegetable in the study area. Around 79 percent (142hhs) farmers have used this as an useful and profitable technique. Despite various problems, the practice of this technology is gradually increasing in this area and the maximum practice is concentrated with vegetable farming. Although it was introduced through the inspiration of local research centers at first time, the role of neighbours, friends/ relatives and television programs seems to be significant respectively in its development and expansion in the study area. This technology is the choice of the farmers and also they have positive attitude towards it but the amount of adoption is declined through the negative impact of unscientific practice in the actual field.

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Soil fertility status of agricultural land in mid-hill of Gorkha District, Nepal

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Status of forest soil and necessity of sustainable soil conservation practices of Nepal

Status of forest soil and necessity of sustainable soil conservation practices of Nepal

The Use of Chemical Fertilizer Technology in Eastern Hills of Nepal: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP)

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