Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between the socio-economic conditions of farming communities and adoption of these agro-ecological technologies and practices in province.

Materials and Methods: Data collected through households surveys, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) from the Karnali river basin districts were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Eighteen different climate resilient agro-ecological practices categorized under six different headings, such as cropping/planting method, resilient seed/breed, disease and pest management, water management, carbon/nutrient management, and farmer’s risk reduction, were found to be practiced by the farmers. The highest number of climate resilient ecological practices was found being practiced in pulses (11), followed by cereals, vegetables, and oil crops (10). Women were more trained in agro-ecological farming than men. Each variable of the socio-economic condition except caste and income showed a significant relationship with adoption of climate resilient agro-ecological practices.

Conclusion: It was concluded that farmers should be aware about technologies being used are the climate resilient agro-ecological technologies and their importance in the maintenance of the ecosystem balance.

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