Riverbed Vegetable Farming for Enhancing Livelihoods of People: A Case Study in the Tarai Region of Nepal

2014 ◽  
pp. 97-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gam Bahadur Gurung ◽  
Dharma Prasad Pande ◽  
Narayan Prasad Khanal
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Farming

scholarly journals Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Niat Mengadopsi Usahatani Sayuran Organik di Kecamatan Getasan Semarang

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Vaniamon Wira Yasyak ◽  
Suhatmini Hardyastuti ◽  
Slamet Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Conventional Farming ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Key Driver

Organic farming has attracted increasing attention in recent decades. Many believe this is necessary to maintain agricultural production while addressing environmental damages caused by conventional farming methods. However, the adoption of organic vegetable farming in Indonesia is still fairly slow. The fact that only a small number of farmers adopt organic farming begs explanation. Studies have shown that intention determines human behaviors. The problem is that intention to choose organic farming does not always manifest in behavior. To address this problem it is helpful to consider three factors affect how intention manifest in behavior, namely attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control. Based on in the case study on the central vegetable farming area of Kopeng village where conventional farming is still dominant, this paper analyzes the intention organic farmers in the light of the theory of planned behavior. Applying the SEM-PLS model of analysis, it identifies the key-driver organic farmers. This study found that farmers’ positive attitude toward organic farming is not the main drive in their shift from non-organic to organic farming. Rather than subjective norms, behavior control has the greater influence on the farmers’ choice to adopt organic vegetable farming. Famers view organic agriculture positively; but  the main obstacle is the access to information about organics, certification capabilities and other aspects of behavioral control  which make adoption rate for organic vegetable farming is still low. 

scholarly journals Impact of Pesticide and Fertilizer on Human Health: A Case Study in Godawari Area, Lalitpur, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Nirmala Basnet ◽  
Chabbi Lal Chidi
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Scientific Study ◽  
Protection System ◽  
Cereal Crops ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Local Farmers

Different types of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are in use in Nepal which is harmful for human health. These chemical fertilizers and pesticides are beyond the limitation and restriction. However, scientific study is very limited in Nepal. So, this study aims to assess the situation of use and protection system of pesticides users. This study is based on field level data of Godawari area of Lalitpur district. In Godawari area, Urea and DAP are mostly used for cereal crops and potash is mostly for vegetables. Pesticides and fertilizers are mostly used in vegetable farming but protection system during the use of pesticides and fertilizer is not satisfactory. So, these chemicals have been negatively affecting on the health of the local farmers.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHATANI SAYURAN DENGAN POLA TANAM TUMPANGSARI (Studi Kasus di Desa Gunung Lewat Kecamatan Suka Merindu Kabupaten Lahat) Analysis Of Vegetable Farming Income Production With Overlapping Planting Pattern (Case Study In Gunung Lewat Village Sub-district Sukamerindu Lahat District)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Dimi Saputra ◽  
Harniatun Iswarini ◽  
Sisvaberti Afriyatna
Keyword(s):  
Tomato Leaf ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Profit Rate ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Planting Pattern ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Intercropping Pattern

ABSTRACT This study aimedto find how much income farmers from vegetable farming with various cropping patterns and to know which one intercropping pattern is more profitabble. This research has conducted in Gunung Lewat Villages trough districts Suka Merindu.  This research has conducted on March until May 2017.  This  research used survey method.  For sampling used census method, where in this study there are 14 farmers respondents.  Data collection methodsused in this research is observation with interview directly to responder which have been determined by using tool quisioner which have been prepared before.  Data processing used is the data obtained from the field first in the group and then processed by tabulation. From the results of the study showed planting pattern developed by farmers in Gunung Lewat Village very varied with the pattern of planting most is Cropping pattern  mustard-tomato-chili as much as 6 people or 42,84 percent and the least cultivation pattern in which the tomato, tomato-leaf, tomato-cabbage, tomato-chilli-bean long-leek, and tomato-aubergine as much as 1 person or 7,15 percent, while the pattern of planting tomato-chilli that is as many as 3 people or 21,41 percent. The largest average income of farmers is Rp 75.703.500 Lg / Th or Rp 1.849.962.500 Ha / Th while the smallest average income is Rp 4.817.500 Lg / Th or Rp 58.150.000 Ha / Th. The highest profit rate of the average farmers of respondents is 8,71 / Lg / Th or 4,12 / Ha / Th, while the lowest average profit rate of farmers of respondents is 1,82 / Lg / Th or 1,13 / Ha / Th with a favorable cultivation pattern of chili-tomato-leek planting pattern with a profit rate of 8,71 / Lg / Th or 4,12 Ha / Th.

scholarly journals Low density-microplastics detected in sheep faeces and soil: A case study from the intensive vegetable farming in Southeast Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 755 ◽  
pp. 142653
Author(s):  
Nicolas Beriot ◽  
Joost Peek ◽  
Raul Zornoza ◽  
Violette Geissen ◽  
Esperanza Huerta Lwanga
Keyword(s):  
Low Density ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Southeast Spain

scholarly journals EXPLORING VEGETABLE FARMING IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF JAKARTA (A CASE STUDY OF TANGERANG REGENCY)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Faisal Fahmi
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Formal Economy ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Urban Strategy

The presence of vegetable farmers in peri-urban areas is essential for the supply of food to the urban population. However, they face intense competition from other non-agricultural activities. This research aims to explore the characteristics of vegetable farmers in Tangerang Regency as part of Jakarta Metropolitan Area, the motivation of respondents towards becoming vegetable farmers, and their strategy in adapting to massive urban development. We employed the qualitative approach by combining questionnaires, field observations, and interviews. We found the new entrant farmers that are in their productive ages and came with experience in the formal economy before starting farming. The motivation of respondents became vegetable farmers vary depend on their background and the land ownerships. Farmers in the study area are doing diversification by having off-farm activities and doing intensification by patterning crop to adapt rapid urbanization. To sustain the development of vegetable farming in peri-urban area, it will be crucial for government to create the new strategy of using vacant lands as farmlands to produce vegetables in order to combat food security issues, and also to assist farmers by upgrading their skill through various trainings.Keywords: Peri-urban, Strategy, Vegetable Farming.

scholarly journals Building a System Dynamics Model to Achieve Optimal Economic Efficiency of Groundwater Use, Case Study: Wadi Al-Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-87
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Alqarawy Abdulaziz M. Alqarawy
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Use Case ◽  
System Dynamics Model ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Groundwater Use ◽  
Fodder Crops ◽  
Vegetable Farming

An agricultural hydro-economic System Dynamics model is built to study optimal solutions for economic efficiency of groundwater use and to achieve water and food sustainability in Wadi Al-Dawasir. Seven scenarios are proposed for the period (2017-2030). These scenarios are designed to study the anticipated effects of the government’s decision to stop growing fodder crops by 2019. The results showed that the implementation of this decision would reduce the cumulative depletion of water by 21 billion m3. In addition, the transfer from fodder to vegetable farming is the least water consuming and offers higher value agricultural products than other scenarios.

scholarly journals Low density-microplastics detected in sheep faeces and soil: A case study from the intensive vegetable farming in Southeast Spain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Beriot ◽  
Joost Peek ◽  
Raul Zornoza ◽  
Violette Geissen ◽  
Esperanza Huerta Lwanga
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Visual Identification ◽  
Plastic Mulching ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Plastic Content

<p>One of the main sources of plastic pollution in agricultural fields is the plastic mulch used by farmers to improve crop production. The plastic mulch is often not removed completely from the fields after harvest. Over time, the plastic mulch that is left of the fields is broken down into smaller particles which are dispersed by the wind or runoff. In the Region of Murcia in Spain, plastic mulch is heavily used for intensive vegetable farming. After harvest, sheep are released into the fields to graze on the vegetable residues. The objective of the study was to assess the plastic contamination in agricultural soil in Spain and the ingestion of plastic by sheep. Therefore, three research questions were established: i) What is the plastic content in agricultural soils where plastic mulch is commonly used? ii) Do livestock ingest the microplastics found in the soil? iii) How much plastic could be transported by the livestock? To answer these questions, we sampled top soils (0–10 cm) from 6 vegetable fields and collected sheep faeces from 5 different herds. The microplastic content was measured using density separation and visual identification. We found ~2 × 10<sup>3</sup> particles∙kg<sup>−1</sup> in the soil and ~10<sup>3</sup> particles∙kg<sup>−1</sup> in the faeces. The data show that plastic particles were present in the soil and that livestock ingested them. After ingesting plastic from one field, the sheep can become a source of microplastic contamination as they graze on other farms or grasslands. The potential transport of microplastics due to a herd of 1000 sheep was estimated to be ~10<sup>6</sup> particles∙ha<sup>−1</sup>∙y<sup>−1</sup>. Further studies should focus on: assessing how much of the plastic found in faeces comes directly from plastic mulching, estimating the plastic degradation in the guts of sheep and understanding the potential effects of these plastic residues on the health of livestock.</p>

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