scholarly journals Impact of vegetable farming on farmers livelihood patterns in Dhankuta, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 131-150
Author(s):  
Basanta Paudel ◽  
Kishor Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Economic Condition ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
The Impact

This paper deals with the livelihood pattern and the socio-economic condition of vegetable farmers of Chhathar Jorpati rural municipality, which lies in the eastern part of Dhankuta district of Nepal. The study applied household questionnaire survey, focus group discussion and field observation to collect information of vegetable farming and the impact of vegetable farming on farmers’ livelihood. The study conducted 45 households questionnaire survey in total using simple random sampling in ward number six of Chhathar Jorpati rural municipality. The statistical analysis of collected field survey data was preformed through correlation test and standard deviation. The result shows that the socio-economic condition and the livelihood of the vegetable farmers is improving in recent years. Before doing commercial vegetable farming, farmers cultivated potatoes and used to exchange their production with cereal crops to the neighboring villages. Farmers used to cultivate maize in their farmland, but due to the climatic and the topographic condition it took almost nine months (from January to October) for production. Among the total households, 24.4 percent farmers have seven members in their family and the average family size is 6.3. The Chhetri is the dominant ethnic group of the study area. Among educated groups, the majorities have completed secondary level of education. Most of the farmers are (35.5%) holding land size between 16 and 20 Ropani (0.82-0.10ha.). The majorities of the farmers cultivated high valued vegetables i. e., cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, pea, radish, carrot and green leafy vegetables. The average income from vegetable farming is NRs. 250000/household per year. Primarily, farmers use their income to manage foods, clothes, children education and daily-required goods. Further, due to the lack of sufficient human resources, improved seeds and fertilizer, the majorities of the farmers are facing challenges in their vegetable farming. In addition to this, the vegetable farmers are utilizing their capabilities and are devoted to enhance their livelihood through vegetable farming.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Impact of a Food-Based Approach to Solving Vitamin A Deficiency in Bangladesh

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ted Greiner ◽  
S.N. Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
World View ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Project Area ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Women Volunteers ◽  
24 Hour Recall ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

The impact of the third year (March 1992-March 1993) of a World view International Foundation project to increase the production and consumption of high-carotene foods in Gaibandah district, Bangladesh, was evaluated. The mothers of more than 2,500 children age one to six years, representative of Gaibandah, were interviewed at one-year intervals and compared with a similar sample in a geographically adjacent non-project area of equal size. A 24-hour recall was done regarding green leafy vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables, oil-rich foods, and non-carotene-rich vegetables. This project was multidimensional and was based on community participation. It used women volunteers, health assistants, and schools to spread knowledge, skills, and encouragement for growing carotene-rich foods and feeding them to young children. Modern and traditional mass media reinforced the messages. Seeds for mainly local varieties of high-carotene foods were distributed free or in certain cases sold by a network of trained women volunteers. Knowledge of the problem and its causes increased in response to the communications. Home production of the targeted high-carotene foods increased remarkably in both the project and the non-project areas. Consumption patterns changed markedly but predictably toward more expensive foods during the study year due to an unprecedented drop in the price of rice. Children's consumption of all but the non-carotene rich vegetables increased significantly in Gaibandah. In the nonproject area, consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables increased as much as in Gaibandah, oil-rich foods less than in Gaibandah, and non-carotene-rich vegetables much more than in Gaibandah. However, consumption of green leafy vegetables decreased significantly in the non-project area and increased significantly in Gaibandah. In March 1993,26 % and 52 % of children, respectively, had eaten green leafy vegetables the day before the interview.

scholarly journals Dietary diversification for prevention of anaemia among women of childbearing age from rural India

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 939-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobha Rao ◽  
Smita Joshi ◽  
Pradnya Bhide ◽  
Bhairavi Puranik ◽  
Kanade Asawari
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
High Participation ◽  
Consequent Reduction ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the impact of an intervention modifying dietary habits for the prevention of anaemia in rural India.DesignIntervention study with data on anthropometric (weight, height) measurements, Hb and diet pattern. As per the cut-off for Hb in the government programme, women with Hb <11 g/dl had to be given Fe tablets and formed the supplemented group while those with Hb > 11 g/dl formed the non-supplemented group.SettingsThree villages near Pune city, Maharashtra, India.SubjectsRural non-pregnant women (n 317) of childbearing age (15–35 years).ResultsAfter 1 year of intervention, mean Hb increased (from 10·94 (sd 1·22) g/dl to 11·59 (sd 1·11) g/dl) significantly (P < 0·01) with a consequent reduction in the prevalence of anaemia (from 82·0 % to 55·4 %) as well as Fe-deficiency anaemia (from 30·3 % to 10·8 %). Gain in Hb was inversely associated with the initial level of Hb. Significant gain in Hb (0·57 g/dl) was observed among women attending >50 % of the meetings or repeating >50 % of the recipes at home (0·45 g/dl) in the non-supplemented group and was smaller than that observed in the supplemented group. Consumption of green leafy vegetables more than twice weekly increased substantially from 44·7 % to 60·6 %, as did consumption of seasonal fruits. Logistic regression showed that women with lower participation in the intervention had three times higher risk (OR = 3·08; 95 % CI 1·04, 9·13; P = 0·04) for no gain in Hb compared with those having high participation.ConclusionsDeveloping action programmes for improving nutritional awareness to enhance the consumption of Fe-rich foods has great potential for preventing anaemia in rural India.

scholarly journals Impact of industrial pollution on physiological growth and nutrient contents of common green leafy vegetables

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Tharani V ◽  
Revathi P
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Pollution ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Recycled Water ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Normal Soil ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Soil And Water

The agriculture has been always remaining as backbone of economy. Maintenance of soil and water quality has been pointed out as one of the major contributing factors for sustainability of agricultural production. Conserving the water sources and agricultural lands for getting non-toxic food from plants, the present study has undertaken to investigate the mineral composition and vitamin contents of green leafy vegetables as well as the effect of pollution on plant physiology. Normal soil and water, Industrial non - recycled water and soil were collected from the Thekkampatti village of Karamadai, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Industrial recycled water and soil have collected from the Otterpalayam (Annur) of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The result indicates that industrial non recycled water possess pH of 8.9 shows alkalinity. Industrial water non recycled soil the Chromium (58.0 mg/L) is present in higher quantity. The germination percentage was desirably good in normal soil and followed by water recycled soil cultivated green leaves. In non-recycled soil it was delayed thegermination and percentage also very poor. In case of Amaranthus polygonoides, the germination was completely inhibited by the water recycled soil as well as water non-recycled polluted soil. The impact of pollution present in the non-recycled soil was clearly observed in respective plant leaf numbers, size and shoot length. The present study is also one of the attempts to prove the importance of recycling of industrial pollution as well as the impact of non-recycled heavy metal pollution in common green leafy vegetables growth and nutrients. The industries should follow the recycling process based on the chemicals utilized for their products. The soil and water are need to conserve with efficient recycling methods in order to prevent the pollution which in turn becomes health hazards for the human and other living organisms through crop plants.

PENGARUH DESAIN PRODUK DAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
SS Dwiningwarni ◽  
Nur Maya Anjarsari ◽  
H. Syuhada'
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dominant Influence

This study aims to  analyze the impact of product design and marketing strategy to the purchasing decision partially, analyze the influence of design and marketing strategies on purchasing decisions simultaneously,  determine which variables are the dominant influence on purchasing decisions. The research approach used is positivism with quantitative data derived from respondents' answers collected through questionnaires. The method used is the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The sampling technique used was simple random sampling and the number of samples taken as many as 100 respondents. Analysis of the data used is multiple linear regression with Ordinary Least Square method (OLS). The results of this study are the design of the product and marketing strategies significantly influence purchasing decisions partially, product design and marketing strategies significantly influence purchasing decisions simultaneously,  product design dominant influence on purchasing decisions. This means that companies must pay attention to the shape or design of a product to be manufactured or produced.

Abstract P189: Acculturation Status is Associated with Selected Plasma Nutrient Biomarkers of Dietary Intake and CVD Risk in Adult Chinese Americans

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 129 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirupa R Matthan ◽  
Kyung-Jin Yeum ◽  
Sarah L Booth ◽  
Sonia Suchday ◽  
Judith Wylie-Rosett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Chinese Americans ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Hydrogenated Fat ◽  
Culture Identification ◽  
The Impact

The demographic changes anticipated in the U.S. over the next decade magnify the importance of addressing health disparities among minority populations. Chinese Americans are a fast growing minority subgroup, yet there is limited and inconsistent data on the impact of dietary acculturation and subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in this population. This discrepancy could be related to the subjective nature of the assessment tools used to collect dietary data along with cultural/linguistic barriers to the implementation of these methods. We hypothesized that higher acculturation status will be associated with dietary patterns that more closely resemble the typical U.S. diet and subsequently with a higher risk of CVD in Chinese Americans (N=225). Dietary intake was evaluated using plasma concentrations of validated objective plasma nutrient biomarkers: phylloquinone for green leafy vegetables/vegetable oils and partially-hydrogenated fat; phospholipid concentrations of 15:0 and 20:4n-6 for dairy and meat, omega 3 for fish, trans (18:1n-9T, 18:1n-7T) for partially-hydrogenated fat; carotenoids for fruit and vegetables (F&V) including carotene (green/yellow/orange F&V), cryptoxanthin (orange/red F&V), lutein/zeaxanthin (green leafy vegetables), lycopene (tomatoes, mainly from pizza and pasta sauce); and isoflavones (genistein, diadzein) for soy containing foods. The biomarker data was then correlated with acculturation status (assessed using the Stephenson Multigroup Acculturation scale) as well as the CVD risk factor data. Results (for all r values, p<0.05) indicate that higher dominant culture identification was associated with higher 15:0, 18:1n-7T and lycopene intakes (r=0.11, r=0.14 and r=0.15, respectively), while higher ethnic culture identification was associated with higher plasma phylloquinone (r=0.12) and isoflavone (r=0.34) concentrations. With regard to CVD risk factors, plasma LDL-cholesterol was positively associated with 20:4n-6 (r=0.13) and inversely associated with lutein (r=-0.13) and zeaxanthin (r=-0.12) concentrations. Plasma triglyceride was positively associated with carotene (r=0.14); plasma insulin was also positively associated with carotene (r=0.15), lycopene (r=0.120 and 15:0 (r=0.11); while plasma glucose was positively associated with 18:1n-9T (r=0.16), 18:1n-7T (r=0.12) and zeaxanthin (r=0.20) concentrations. These results indicate that higher acculturation status is associated with dietary patterns that more closely resemble the typical U.S. diet, as reflected by higher concentrations of dietary biomarkers for meat, dairy and tomato based products and partially-hydrogenated fat intake; and lower fruit, vegetable and soy intake and subsequently an unfavorable CVD risk profile.

scholarly journals The Community–Based Poverty Reduction Projects (CPRP), Poverty Reduction and Development in Yobe State Nigeria: A Pilot Study Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Hassana Ibrahim Waziri ◽  
Chukwuemeka Jaja Nwanegbo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Basic Needs Theory

This paper examines the impact of the Community-Based Poverty Reduction Project (CPRP) in alleviating poverty in selected benefiting communities in Yobe State. Purposive and simple random sampling was used to select the area of study and respondents. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion and Key Informants Interview were also used to collect data. The data was presented by the use of simple percentage and frequency tables, graphs and charts. Data was analysed through the use of ANOVA. The discourse, guided by the Basic Needs Theory found out that even though the concept for which the CPRP was adopted has been achieved, e.g. community participation and provision of 838 micro-projects in the whole of Yobe State, the micro-projects or basic needs infrastructure implemented are not adequate and wide-spread enough to reduce poverty in concrete terms. It however reduced the stress of people in accessing some basic needs e.g. water supply in some communities. The paper recommends that to effectively achieve poverty reduction, there should be sustained commitment of funding and maintenance of projects by respective stakeholders for holistic and widespread approach to poverty reduction in Yobe State. Nonetheless, this paper maintains that the CPRP poverty reduction intervention is a viable tool for the provision of basic needs infrastructure in rural communities to set the path for development of Yobe State.

scholarly journals Commercial vegetable farming: Constraints and opportunities of farmers in Kirtipur, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 101-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohan Kumar Rai ◽  
Pashupati Nepal ◽  
Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai ◽  
Basanta Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Products ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Alternative Sources

   Vegetable farming is one of the alternative sources of earning livelihood and becoming important agricultural practices for income generation and employment opportunities. This paper aims to analyze the constraints and opportunities of vegetable farmers in Kirtipur. Altogether 80 farm household survey were conducted in four major areas of Kirtipur. A total of 20 key informant interviews (KII) were also conducted to understand the perception of farm households on commercial vegetable farming. The result shows that around 94% of the total sampled farm households have leasehold farmland that has spread to different settlements of Kirtipur Municipality. Out of total leasehold farmers, 69% have written agreement with the landowner. The result also shows that the farmers cultivate vegetables in an average area of 5.67 ropani (2884.49m2). Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) are the primary vegetable products, whereas cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) and other green leafy vegetables are mostly cultivated as secondary vegetable products. Dug wells are the major sources of irrigation on vegetable farmland. Out of the total sampled farm households, about 42% of farmers are associated with farmers group and 37% have basic training on vegetable farming. Majority of farmers have savings from vegetable production and marketing. Despite few constraints like price fluctuation (81%) and high middleman margins (71%), vegetable farming in Kirtipur has many opportunities particularly being a major source income and livelihood (93%), self-employment generation (87%) and growing market demand (83%). The opportunities in commercial vegetable farming have continuously attracted the farmers in Kirtipur; however, the existing constraints has deprived farmers from their expected returns. Therefore, this paper recommends to portray possible options to promote opportunities and overcome the existing constraints to retain commercial vegetable farming as a sustainable source for farm households in Kirtipur.

scholarly journals Impact of Spiritual Intelligence on Mental Health of Pre- Service Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 04-06
Author(s):  
Ananya Ghosh Roy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Spiritual intelligence (SI) can be defined as the ability to behave with compassion and wisdom while maintaining inner and outer peace regardless of the circumstances. Mental health (MH), in simple words, includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In this paper, the investigator has tried to find the impact of SI on pre-service teachers’ MH. The survey method and correlation design of research were used in the study. A simple random sampling method was used to collect the data from 100 pre-service teachers of Delhi/NCR. An integrated SI scale was used to find out the SI level of the pre-service teachers. A self-made questionnaire and focused group discussion were used to determine the respondents’ MH in the study. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between pre-service teachers’ SI and MH. The results showed a high level of a positive correlation between SI and MH. The respondents also mentioned stress, anxiety, and fear related to family and work-related issues.

scholarly journals Analysis of Organic Vegetable Farmers Income During the Covid 19 Pandemic (Case Study of Aunupe Village, Wolasi Sub District, South Konawe District)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Ikbal Ibrahim ◽  
Idrus Salam ◽  
Muhammad Aswar Limi
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Organic Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Farming

This study aims to determine the income of farmers and the feasibility of farming organic vegetables in Aunupe Village, Wolasi Sub District, during the Covid 19 pandemic. The research was conducted in October-November 2020. The variables in this study included: Respondent identity, including (age, education, number of family dependents, farming experience), income indicators (land area, variable costs, fixed costs, production, revenue, and income). The population in this study were all organic vegetable farmers in Aunupe Village, Wolasi Sub District, Konawe Selatan District, 60 families with a sample of 38 households. The sample was determined by simple random sampling (Simple Random Sampling). The results showed that the income of organic vegetable farming in Aunupe Village, Wolasi Sub District during the Covid 19 pandemic in one production cycle (30 days) was IDR680,062 and the R / C ratio of organic vegetable farming was 3.28, so it is feasible to continue.

scholarly journals Vegetable Farming and Farmers’ Livelihood: Insights from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohan Rai ◽  
Basanta Paudel ◽  
Yili Zhang ◽  
Narendra Khanal ◽  
Pashupati Nepal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Products ◽  
Market Management ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Peripheral Areas ◽  
Views And Perceptions

Agriculture is the main economic activity in Nepal, and vegetable farming is one of the major agricultural practices of peri-urban farmers in Kathmandu Valley (KV). In this study, it was hypothesized that vegetable farming contributes significantly to the livelihood of farmers by generating cash and providing employment opportunities. The relationship between livelihood and vegetable farming based on the practices, views, and perceptions of vegetable farmers at four different sites in the outskirts of KV was studied. A purposive sample of 140 farm households was surveyed, and key informant interviews were conducted to collect comprehensive data. Binary logistic regression was used to identify the relationships between farmer livelihood and numerous variables related to vegetable farming. It was found that the most of the surveyed farmers are migrants who have spread to different corners of KV at different times. The surveyed farmers cultivate an average area of 2551.5 m2 for vegetable farming. The major vegetable products in the study area are tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), carrot (Daucus carota), and green leafy vegetables. The model results indicate a significant positive relationship between vegetable farming and livelihood. The survey results also reveal many constraints (e.g., poor market management and lack of irrigation facilities) and challenges (e.g., haphazard urban growth, price fluctuation, and vegetable diseases). Since vegetable farming has become a major source of livelihood for farmers in the peripheral areas of KV, further interventions should be implemented to strengthen the vegetable sector and sustain this source of livelihood for peri-urban farmers.

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