Climate And Crops Of Nepal

Author : Selvaraju Ramasamy,Krishna Raj Regmi
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9251081336

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Managing Climate Risks and Adapting to Climate Change in the Agriculture Sector in Nepal by Selvaraju Ramasamy,Krishna Raj Regmi Pdf

This report provides detailed information about climate and its variability in Nepal, including past trends, future climate change projections and likely impacts on the agriculture sector. The report elaborates the institutional context for managing climate risks and adaptation and reiterates the need to strengthen the collection and analysis of data and information. A comprehensive typology of coping and adaptation strategies for managing current climate risks and building the necessary knowledge and good practices for advancing adaptation over the longer term is presented. The report also examines the issues and opportunities for mainstreaming climate change concerns into broader agriculture and food security policies, plans and strategies.

Author : Arun Shanker,Chitra Shanker,Ch. Srinivasarao
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535138952

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Climate Resilient Agriculture by Arun Shanker,Chitra Shanker,Ch. Srinivasarao Pdf

The changing climatic scenario has affected crop production in the adverse ways, and the impact of it on agriculture is now emerging as a major priority among crop science researchers. Agriculture in this changing climatic scenario faces multiple diverse challenges due to a wide array of demands. Climate-resilient agriculture is the need of the hour in many parts of the world. Understanding the adverse effects of climatic change on crop growth and development and developing strategies to counter these effects are of paramount importance for a sustainable climate-resilient agriculture. This multiauthored edited book brings out sound climate-resilient agriculture strategies that have a strong basic research foundation. We have attempted to bridge information from various diverse agricultural disciplines, such as soil science, agronomy, plant breeding, and plant protection, which can be used to evolve a need-based technology to combat the climatic change in agriculture.

Author : Bartlett, R.,Bharati, Luna,Pant, Dhruba,Hosterman, H.,McCornick, P. G.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907329

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Climate change impacts and adaptation in Nepal by Bartlett, R.,Bharati, Luna,Pant, Dhruba,Hosterman, H.,McCornick, P. G. Pdf

The impact of climate change (CC) on water resources is likely to affect agricultural systems and food security. This is especially true for Nepal, a least developed country, where a high percentage of the population is dependent on agriculture for its livelihoods. It is thus crucial for Nepal’s leaders and resource managers to draft and begin implementing national adaptation plans. This working paper aims to create a more comprehensive understanding of how the impacts of CC will be realized at different scales in Nepal, from household livelihoods to national food security, and the many institutions governing the ultimate adaptation process.

Author : Roshan Babu Ojha,Dinesh Panday
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030809997

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The Soils of Nepal by Roshan Babu Ojha,Dinesh Panday Pdf

This book publishes consolidated information on the soils of Nepal from all possible sources. The Survey Department, Government of Nepal, conducted two national scale soil survey projects to classify soils of Nepal (Land Resource Mapping Project ended in 1985, and National Land Use Planning Project ended in 2021). Both projects adopted the United States Department of Agriculture system of soil classification. Besides, National Soil Science Research Center (previously known as Soil Science Division) of Nepal Agricultural Research Council and Soil Management Directorate, Department of Agriculture, also worked on soils of Nepal. To date, the information on the soils of Nepal is not published in well-documented form but has been reported widely as gray literature (project report or government report) or peer-review articles. 'The Soils of Nepal’ is a part of ‘World Soils Book Series’ which constitutes twelve chapters—covering broad aspects such as soil research history, climate, geology, soil classification and mapping, and soil fertility. Furthermore, information about soil properties and relation between soil constituents of the dominant soil types of Nepal and their scope of use in the context of land use are described. This book also tries to simplify the intricate relationship among soil, culture, and people. Each chapter contains a comprehensive, richly illustrated, and up-to-date overview of the soils of Nepal. We believe it fulfils a quest for a global audience including students, educators, extension workers, and soil scientists, who are interested to know the young soils of Nepal.

Author : Santosh Budhathoki
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783346122933

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Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture in the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley by Santosh Budhathoki Pdf

Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: A, , course: Environment Science, language: English, abstract: The study focused on the observation of the effects of global warming and climate change on agriculture in the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. The objectives of the study were to identify the effects of climate change on agriculture in the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley. The specific objectives of the study are: To study the effects of climate change on crop production in the research area. To find out shift of agricultural pattern in the research area. To suggest some mitigation and adaptation measures in the study area. Nepal is one among the highest risk of climate change. It is divided into Mountain, Hill and Terai. It is divided into different land topography so enjoys wide range of climatic conditions form arid alpine to humid tropical climate. The average rise in temperature of Nepal is 0.06o C every year. The rate of increment is more in Himalayas than in Terai. Due to this, almost all the aspects of human life are affected one or the other ways. One of the mostly affected aspects is agriculture which is the major profession of Nepal. Nepal is an agriculture-based country where more than 65% of the population engages in agriculture for livelihood and agriculture shares about 33% of its GDP at current price and 35% at 2000/2001 constant price. The study dealt about the implications of climate change in the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. The study was completed in Purano Naikap area which is one of the topographic representatives of the foothills of Kathmandu valley. Many cases of adverse effects of climate change were found in the study area such as untimely rain, infestation of alien grass species, infection of viral disease in tomato and paddy plants, invasion of different harmful insects like GabaroKiraand Green Caterpillar. The fields were left barren due to drought in the lands where it used to be wetland throughout the year. There is lack of irrigation facilities and lack of manpower for agriculture.

Author : Prakash K. Karn,South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9937596157

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The Impact of Climate Change on Rice Production in Nepal by Prakash K. Karn,South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics Pdf

Author : Mrinila Singh,Keshav Lall Maharjan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811056192

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Sustainability of Organic Farming in Nepal by Mrinila Singh,Keshav Lall Maharjan Pdf

This book explores the sustainability aspect of organic and conventional farming systems, which is commonly categorized into three sub-aspects: social, environmental and economic. The social structure of a given area, organic friendly technologies, soil properties, crop diversification and income are the elements chosen for comparison, and are analyzed using descriptive and statistical methods. In addition, the book assesses the current status of the local organic market in Nepal and field experiments involving the use of various organic means to achieve better production for selected vegetables. Determining the benefits and/or challenges of organic and conventional farming is important to determining the most viable type of farming in the long term, but can be greatly impacted by a given area’s specific characteristics (social, environmental, political, etc.), which is why this study focuses on a specific location: the Chitwan district of Nepal, where group conversion to organic farming has existed alongside conventional farming for years. This book offers a useful guide for both practitioners and academic researchers who are interested in organic farming and food security, particularly in developing countries.

Author : Keshav Lall Maharjan,Niraj Prakash Joshi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431543435

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Climate Change, Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries by Keshav Lall Maharjan,Niraj Prakash Joshi Pdf

This book is about climate change and its relation to agriculture and rural livelihoods. It starts by providing a basic understanding of climate change science followed by the relation of climate change to agriculture, the impact of which is discussed based on the particular impact of climate change on plant and animal physiology. The book further discusses the inclusion of the agriculture sector in various international climate change negotiations. It also reviews the cost and opportunities for agricultural projects through international climate change regimes, specifically the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol. With this background, the book finally proceeds to an explanation of the methodologies used to assess the impact of climate change on agriculture and empirically discusses its impact on agriculture and rural livelihoods in Nepal.

Author : Ganesh Thapa,Anjani Kumar,P.K. Joshi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789813296480

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Agricultural Transformation in Nepal by Ganesh Thapa,Anjani Kumar,P.K. Joshi Pdf

This book addresses some key strategic questions related to agriculture in the context of major contemporary developments and emerging challenges in Nepal such as the changing role of agriculture with economic growth, structural transformation in reducing poverty, improving nutritional outcomes, and addressing the challenges of climate change. The book also suggests policy measures to improve the delivery of critical inputs and services and ensure the participation of marginal and smallholders in high-value chains. Further, it discusses how the new federal system and governance structure will affect the delivery of agricultural technology and services. The book is divided into five parts. Part I discusses macro-issues in the agriculture sector, while Part II focuses on agricultural productivity growth and its main drivers. The third part explores diversification in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors by farmers and other rural people for livelihood improvement, while the fourth part deals with agricultural trade and marketing issues, highlighting policy implications and recommendations in the areas of immediate focus and further research. Lastly, Part V addresses institutions and governance issues, which are vital for agricultural development. In the final chapter, the editors summarize and synthesize the book’s main findings and develop a policy agenda for addressing the many challenges faced by the agriculture sector in Nepal, so as to make it more productive, competitive, sustainable, and inclusive. The book offers a rich source of analytical information on various aspects of agricultural development in Nepal and will be of immense value to policymakers, development partners, civil society, students, and those interested in the economic and agricultural development of not only Nepal, but also other developing countries.

Author : Catherine Chan,Jean Fantle-Lepczyk
Publisher : CABI
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780644233

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Conservation Agriculture in Subsistence Farming by Catherine Chan,Jean Fantle-Lepczyk Pdf

Conservation agriculture systems have long-term impacts on livelihoods, agricultural production, gender equity, and regional economic development of tribal societies in South Asia. This book presents South Asia as a case study, due to the high soil erosion caused by monsoon rainfall and geophysical conditions in the region, which necessitate conservation agriculture approaches, and the high percentage of people in South Asia relying on subsistence and traditional farming. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to analyse systems at scales ranging from household to regional and national levels.

Author : Dhruba Narayan Manandhar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924085791782

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Climate and Crops of Nepal by Dhruba Narayan Manandhar Pdf

Author : Ainong Li,Wei Deng,Wei Zhao
Publisher : Springer
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811028908

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Land Cover Change and Its Eco-environmental Responses in Nepal by Ainong Li,Wei Deng,Wei Zhao Pdf

This book offers a systematic investigation of the ecological and environmental issues related to the land cover changes in Nepal by researchers from both China and Nepal. It discusses the eco-environmental issues faced by Nepal, particularly in the hills and mountain regions. It also sheds light on the global concerns regarding the eco-environment issues of mountains, and analyzes the various causes and potential consequences of eco-environmental degradation in Nepal. The book is of particular interest to students, researchers, experts, and decision-makers wanting to gain a general overview of land cover in Nepal and its dynamics, environment and natural resources, as well as mountain hazards.

Author : Ronnie Vernooy,Pitambar Shrestha,Bhuwon Sthapit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781134608607

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Community Seed Banks by Ronnie Vernooy,Pitambar Shrestha,Bhuwon Sthapit Pdf

Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range of case studies. Countries that pioneered various types of community seed banks include Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. In the North, a particular type of community seed bank emerged known as a seed-savers network. Such networks were first established in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA before spreading to other countries. Over time, the number and diversity of seed banks has grown. In Nepal, for example, there are now more than 100 self-described community seed banks whose functions range from pure conservation to commercial seed production. In Brazil, community seed banks operate in various regions of the country. Surprisingly, despite 25 years of history and the rapid growth in number, organizational diversity and geographical coverage of community seed banks, recognition of their roles and contributions has remained scanty. The book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects. It fills a significant gap in the literature on agricultural biodiversity and conservation, and their contribution to food sovereignty and security.

Author : Syed Sheraz Mahdi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319900865

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Climate Change and Agriculture in India: Impact and Adaptation by Syed Sheraz Mahdi Pdf

This book provides the most recent understanding about climate change and its effects on agriculture in India. Further in-depth research is showcased regarding important allied sectors such as horticulture and fisheries, and examines the effect of climate change on different cereal crops. The individual chapters discuss the different mitigation strategies for climate change impacts and detail abiotic and biotic stresses in relation to climate change. The book provides an insight into environmentally safe and modern technologies approaches such as nanotechnology and utilization of underutilized crops under a changing climate. This book provides a solid foundation for the discussion of climate resilience in agricultural systems and the requirements to keep improving agricultural production. This book is an excellent resource for researchers, instructors, students in agriculture, horticulture and environmental science.

Author : D. S. Srivastava,Hemlata Pant
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 1032024291

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Advances in Crop Production and Climate Change by D. S. Srivastava,Hemlata Pant Pdf

This book provides cutting edge scientific knowledge on the challenges facing the global agricultural production systems. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.