Factors Affecting The Adoption of Banana Crop Insurance among Banana Farmers in Chitwan District, Nepal
By: Priyanka PANT1 , Om Prakash SINGH , Rajani KAPRI , Smriti SAPKOTA, Sushmita BHATTA and Binayak Prakash MISHRA
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An investigation was carried out in Chitwan district of Nepal in 2021 to identify the factors affecting the adoption of banana crop insurance among banana farmers. Employing multistage purposive random sampling, 80 banana farm households were selected. Primary data were gathered through semi-structured questionnaires...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Performance Evaluation of Chili (Capsicum Annum L.) Genotypes Under Mid-Hill Agro-climatic Conditions of Kirtipur, Nepal
By: Spriya ADHIKARI , and Deepika GHIMIRE
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A study was conducted to evaluate ten chili pepper genotypes for yield performance under Preliminary trial in Kirtipur, Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, from March to July 2025. The genotypes, including Karma 747, Nepa Hot, Karma 777, Anna 3, Big Mama,...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Role of Commercial Cucumber on Income Generation in Kathmandu Valley
By: Ujjwala MULMI and Binayak P. RAJBHANDARI
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The study was conducted to assess the commercial cucumber production and its role in income generation in Kathmandu Valley. In the study area chemical inputs were widely applied with (92.38%) using insecticides, (57.14%) using fungicides and (38.10%) were using both chemical and bio-pesticides....

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Comparative Study of Winter and Summer Fodder Species and Their Mixtures on-Station and on-Farm Conditions
By: Ram Prasad GHIMIRE , Megh Raj TIWARI , Rita AMGAIN , Dinesh PARIYAR , and Kishor Kumar SHRESTHA
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Cultivated fodder species and cereal-legume mixtures can boost fodder supply, enhance nutritive value, and decrease reliance on crop residues, thereby helping to address the severe feed shortage faced by ruminant livestock in Nepal. This study aimed to evaluate winter and summer fodders and...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Variation in Species Composition and Diversity of Burnt and Unburnt Forest of Shorea robusta
By: Prakash GODAR , Mukesh Kumar CHETTRI , Bidur Prasad CHAULAGAIN , Giri Prasad JOSHI , and Biva ARYAL
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Forest fire is a critical ecological process that influences species composition, diversity, and regeneration dynamics. This study analyzes the impact of forest fire on the species composition and diversity of Shorea robusta forests in the Chure region of Butwal, Nepal, by comparing burnt...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
An Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emission from Livestock in Nepal
By: Urusha GHIMIRE , Bhubaneshwar SHARMA, Arjun PANDIT , and Chet Raj UPRETI
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This study estimates and projects livestock-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Nepal between 2002 and 2022, providing crucial insights for climate change mitigation strategies. The latest secondary data on livestock population was collected from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) Nepal....

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA LACTAMASES (ESBL) PRODUCING SALMONELLA ISOLATED FROM RAW GOAT MEAT AND WATER FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSES IN CHITWAN, NEPAL
By: Bibek PUDASAINI , Parisha THAPA, Amar Nath CHAUDHARY , Supriya SHARMA
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Salmonella contamination in raw meat and water used in slaughterhouses poses a significant health risk, particularly with strains producing Extended Spectrum BetaLactamases (ESBL). This study aims to determine the prevalence of Salmonella and its ESBL activity in raw goat meat and water...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Factors Affecting Adoption of Systematic Household Waste Management, Waste Composting and Homestead Farming in Bharatpur, Janakpur and Pokhara
By: Sharad SHARAMA , Gita SHAH , Arjun ARYAL , Bipan TIWARI , and Bharat KHANAL
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SOLID Health project of Nepal Development Society (NeDS) aimed at effective household solid waste management through 3R approach in three mega cities: Bharatpur, Janakpur and Pokhara. On which, non-organic wastes were encouraged to reuse, recycle and safe disposal, whereas organic wastes were attempted...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Drivers of The Organic Mushroom Market in Kathmandu Valley: A Dual-Perspective Analysis of Consumer Willingness-To-Pay and Producer Viability
By: Dibya SHARMA and Bidur P. CHAULAGAIN
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The demand for safe and organic food is rising in urban Nepal, but the market for organically grown mushrooms remains underdeveloped. Understanding consumer behavior and producer readiness is crucial for market development. This study aimed to assess mushroom consumption patterns, awareness, access disparities,...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026
Adoption of Good Beekeeping Practices Among Beekeepers in Chitwan District, Nepal
By: Nishma Kriti SHARMA , Prabin KC and Binayak Prakash MISHRA
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The adoption of Good Beekeeping Practices is widely recognized as essential for enhancing productivity, sustainability, and commercial success in the beekeeping industry. In Nepal, despite the sector’s strong potential to support rural livelihoods, its growth remains constrained by reliance on traditional methods. This...

  • Volume : 30
  • Year : 2026