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Refine your searchEconomics of potato (Solanum tuberosum L) production in Taplejung district of Nepal / KP Timsina in Agronomy Journal of Nepal, Vol.2 (2011)
Title : Economics of potato (Solanum tuberosum L) production in Taplejung district of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: KP Timsina, Author ; K Kafle, Author ; S Sapkota, Author Publication Date: 2011 Article on page: 173-181p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Benefit cost ratio, Gross margin, Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1284
in Agronomy Journal of Nepal > Vol.2 (2011) . - 173-181p.[article] Economics of potato (Solanum tuberosum L) production in Taplejung district of Nepal [printed text] / KP Timsina, Author ; K Kafle, Author ; S Sapkota, Author . - 2011 . - 173-181p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Agronomy Journal of Nepal > Vol.2 (2011) . - 173-181p.
Keywords: Benefit cost ratio, Gross margin, Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1284 Production and Marketing Potentiality of Cauliflower (Brassica O/Eracea Var. Botrytis) from the Perspective of Commercialization in Taplejung District of Nepal / KP Timsina ; Ghimire, K. ; UK Acharya ; KP Shrestha
in Advancing horticultural research for development. Proceedings of the 7th National Horticulture Seminar , Khumaltar, Lalitpur, 12-14 June 2011 (Jestha 29-31, 2068) / Paudyal, K.P.
Title : Production and Marketing Potentiality of Cauliflower (Brassica O/Eracea Var. Botrytis) from the Perspective of Commercialization in Taplejung District of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: KP Timsina, Author ; Ghimire, K., Author ; UK Acharya, Author ; KP Shrestha, Author Pagination: 142-147 p. Languages : English (eng) Abstract: Cauliflower (Brassica o/eracea var. botrytis) cultivation is popular in Nepal and is profitable to
farmers. Although the Terai region produces and sells more cauliflower, hilly region produces has
better value. A study on production and marketing potentiality of cauliflower from the perspective
of commercialization was conducted in Taplejung district in 2010, where membership of
Commercial Agriculture Alliance (CAA) was distributed Two hundred twenty seven farmers from
four VDCs were selected purposively. The regression analysis showed that income from cauliflower
has significant (p<O.OJ) contribution to total household income. Around 80 percent farmers were
buying seeds from agro-vets. Most of the farmers were using hybrid varieties such as White Sticks,
Snow Crown and Snow Mestique. Average area used per household for cauliflower production and
its productivity was found 0.52 Ropani (0.026 ha) and 947 Kg/Ropani (18.94 tonslha) respectively.
The cost of production per Kg cauliflower was NRs. 5. 7. Means of transportation to district
headquarters was by human labor and its cost ranged from NRs. 2-5 per Kg whereas
transportation cost from district headquarters to Birtamod market was ranged from NRs. 4-6
depending up on season. Gross margin of cauliflower per Ropani was NRs. 32,406 (648, 1 20/ha)
and the benefit cost ratio was 6.9. The highest average price of cauliflower (NRs. 35-37.5 per Kg)
at Birtamod wholesale market was found in July to October, whereas the highest average price of
cauliflower (NRs. 50 per Kg) at Taplejung market was found in March to July. About 11.90 and
47. 10 percent household has been practicing collective farming and collective marketing,
respectively. However, hundred percent respondents were thinking about collective marketing in
future. Findings revealed that access to collection centre, high transportation cost, and insufficient
knowledge on improve technologies and post harvest handling were the major problems, whereas
suitability of climate, availability of improved technology, improving access to road and
communication, uniting and thinking about collective marketing were the major strengths for
cauliflower production in the district. Findings indicated that there was high potentiality of
commercial cauliflower production in Taplejung district; however, it will be necessary to suitably
adjust by creating time and place utility in futureLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1659 Production and Marketing Potentiality of Cauliflower (Brassica O/Eracea Var. Botrytis) from the Perspective of Commercialization in Taplejung District of Nepal [printed text] / KP Timsina, Author ; Ghimire, K., Author ; UK Acharya, Author ; KP Shrestha, Author . - [s.d.] . - 142-147 p.
in Advancing horticultural research for development. Proceedings of the 7th National Horticulture Seminar , Khumaltar, Lalitpur, 12-14 June 2011 (Jestha 29-31, 2068) / Paudyal, K.P.
Languages : English (eng)
Abstract: Cauliflower (Brassica o/eracea var. botrytis) cultivation is popular in Nepal and is profitable to
farmers. Although the Terai region produces and sells more cauliflower, hilly region produces has
better value. A study on production and marketing potentiality of cauliflower from the perspective
of commercialization was conducted in Taplejung district in 2010, where membership of
Commercial Agriculture Alliance (CAA) was distributed Two hundred twenty seven farmers from
four VDCs were selected purposively. The regression analysis showed that income from cauliflower
has significant (p<O.OJ) contribution to total household income. Around 80 percent farmers were
buying seeds from agro-vets. Most of the farmers were using hybrid varieties such as White Sticks,
Snow Crown and Snow Mestique. Average area used per household for cauliflower production and
its productivity was found 0.52 Ropani (0.026 ha) and 947 Kg/Ropani (18.94 tonslha) respectively.
The cost of production per Kg cauliflower was NRs. 5. 7. Means of transportation to district
headquarters was by human labor and its cost ranged from NRs. 2-5 per Kg whereas
transportation cost from district headquarters to Birtamod market was ranged from NRs. 4-6
depending up on season. Gross margin of cauliflower per Ropani was NRs. 32,406 (648, 1 20/ha)
and the benefit cost ratio was 6.9. The highest average price of cauliflower (NRs. 35-37.5 per Kg)
at Birtamod wholesale market was found in July to October, whereas the highest average price of
cauliflower (NRs. 50 per Kg) at Taplejung market was found in March to July. About 11.90 and
47. 10 percent household has been practicing collective farming and collective marketing,
respectively. However, hundred percent respondents were thinking about collective marketing in
future. Findings revealed that access to collection centre, high transportation cost, and insufficient
knowledge on improve technologies and post harvest handling were the major problems, whereas
suitability of climate, availability of improved technology, improving access to road and
communication, uniting and thinking about collective marketing were the major strengths for
cauliflower production in the district. Findings indicated that there was high potentiality of
commercial cauliflower production in Taplejung district; however, it will be necessary to suitably
adjust by creating time and place utility in futureLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1659 E-copies
http://nkcs.org.np/narc/dl/?r=1659URL
in Advancing horticultural research for development. Proceedings of the 7th National Horticulture Seminar , Khumaltar, Lalitpur, 12-14 June 2011 (Jestha 29-31, 2068) / Paudyal, K.P.
Title : What Can Be Done to Improve Citrus Production in Dailekh District of Nepal? Material Type: printed text Authors: U. K. Acharya, Author ; Ghimire, K., Author ; KP Timsina, Author Pagination: 15-25 p. Languages : English (eng) Abstract: In the Dailekh district, despite steady increase in area devoted to citrus production productivity
was not increased as anticipated. Therefore, this study was conducted to establish the present state
of citrus cultivation and associated problems. The study was conducted during September 2008 in
three citrus production villages of Dai/ekh district: Goganpani, Lankuri and Du//u. Sixty citrus
growers were selected randomly from the a list of total that is twenty in each of three villages and
participated in semi-structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and orchard visits. Eighty
percent farmers used seedling plants and only five percent of farmers used chemical fertilizer.
Further, only 10% of farmers had assured irrigation so rest had adopted rain-fed system. Growers
were in fulse belief thul inlercropping cereals increases citrus production due to be//er aeration a/
root zone by plowing. All orchards were affected by pests and diseases because of a limited access
to chemical control measure and a lack of knowledge meant that proper control measures were not
employed. Further, improper post-harvest handling caused farmers to receive lower prices for their
product. Integrated plant nutrient and pest management programs need to be adopted by R &D
partners for these production areas. Farmers have to be encouraged to plant grafted sapling
because these are free from bacterial and viral diseases and can better withstand water stress. It is
suggested that R and D partners organize training and awareness programs on proper orchard and
nursery management, and post-harvest handling and marketing processes.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1596 What Can Be Done to Improve Citrus Production in Dailekh District of Nepal? [printed text] / U. K. Acharya, Author ; Ghimire, K., Author ; KP Timsina, Author . - [s.d.] . - 15-25 p.
in Advancing horticultural research for development. Proceedings of the 7th National Horticulture Seminar , Khumaltar, Lalitpur, 12-14 June 2011 (Jestha 29-31, 2068) / Paudyal, K.P.
Languages : English (eng)
Abstract: In the Dailekh district, despite steady increase in area devoted to citrus production productivity
was not increased as anticipated. Therefore, this study was conducted to establish the present state
of citrus cultivation and associated problems. The study was conducted during September 2008 in
three citrus production villages of Dai/ekh district: Goganpani, Lankuri and Du//u. Sixty citrus
growers were selected randomly from the a list of total that is twenty in each of three villages and
participated in semi-structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and orchard visits. Eighty
percent farmers used seedling plants and only five percent of farmers used chemical fertilizer.
Further, only 10% of farmers had assured irrigation so rest had adopted rain-fed system. Growers
were in fulse belief thul inlercropping cereals increases citrus production due to be//er aeration a/
root zone by plowing. All orchards were affected by pests and diseases because of a limited access
to chemical control measure and a lack of knowledge meant that proper control measures were not
employed. Further, improper post-harvest handling caused farmers to receive lower prices for their
product. Integrated plant nutrient and pest management programs need to be adopted by R &D
partners for these production areas. Farmers have to be encouraged to plant grafted sapling
because these are free from bacterial and viral diseases and can better withstand water stress. It is
suggested that R and D partners organize training and awareness programs on proper orchard and
nursery management, and post-harvest handling and marketing processes.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1596 E-copies
http://nkcs.org.np/narc/dl/?r=1596URL
