An economic analysis of major farming components in the mid-hills of Nepal
2010
Palikhe, A., Tokyo Univ. of Agriculture (Japan) | Fujimoto, A.
Three ecological regions, mountain, hill and terai, are characterized by different land structure, climate and socio economic conditions, resulting in varying farming systems in Nepal. This paper focuses on the traditional mid hill farming system performed on slope and terrace, which is a location-specific and environment-adaptive system. The traditional subsistence farming has been changing toward obtaining higher productivity in recent years, in order to meet the increasing demand for food due to expanding upland population. It has the distinctive characteristics of three major components: crops, livestock and forestry interacting with each other. Crops provide feed and fodder, while in return animals supply draught power and manure, and forest gives nutrients and support lands. In this paper, the performance of the mid-hill farming system is assessed and the merits of interaction in terms of physical and economic value are analyzed with a focus on the role of the three farm components.
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