บทคัดย่องานวิจัย

หมวดหมู่ : ฐานข้อมูลงานวิจัย

Commercializing agriculture in the hills of Nepal.

Tulachan, P. M.; Shrestha, H. L.;

Harvest and postharvest technologies for fresh fruits and vegetables. Proceedings of the international conference, Guanajuato, Mexico, 20-24 February, 1995. Year: 1995 Pages: 89-92

1995

บทคัดย่อ

Commercializing agriculture in the hills of Nepal.

ABSTRACT :

 

Impressive growth rates of commercial production and sales of vegetables, fruits and cash crops (VFC) were achieved over a five year period in the Rapti Zone, midwestern Nepal, through the VFC Crops programme carried out by a private firm. This indicates that a private extension service can be a very effective method of commercializing agriculture in the hills of Nepal. Commercialization of higher value crops is an important way of improving household income and creating employment opportunities, thereby alleviating rural poverty. The key element of such a private extension service is prioritization and focus in site and activity selection with a heavy emphasis on market development. It is suggested that the VFC programme be replicated in other areas of Nepal.