OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE IN BAITADI DISTRICT
Author:
Prava Dawadi, Janak Pant
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The present research study entitled “Opportunities and Challenges of Climate Smart Agriculture in Baitadi District” was carried out at Dasrathchand municipality of Baitadi district of Nepal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the challenges of climate smart farming and analyze the opportunities of climate smart agriculture in study areaBoth Primary and secondary data was used in this study to make the study qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative method was used as the sample size was selected through simple random sampling method. Such survey method includes close ended questions and rigid Multiple-Choice Questions as well . Primary data was collected through Semi Structured Questionnaire, Key Informant Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) from farmers, Agriculture Knowledge Center (AKC), municipality, and NGOs working for climate change. The semi structured questionnaire was prepared intending to gather information about the status, challenges, and opportunities of climate smart agriculture in the district. Key informant Interview was carried out through the individual stakeholders like Agriculture Officer of AKC, Agriculture Graduate Officer of agriculture department/municipality, coordinator of NGO, and thus separate checklist was developed to conduct Key Informant Interview. Probable samples are unintentionally and randomly selected within the study population. Twenty percent i.e., sixty samples selected out of three hundred population of the catchment area. From the study it was clear that large opportunities could be obtained if awareness of climate smart technologies and practices can be extended and strengthened in the communities that has ultimate positive implication on environment and livelihood
| Pages | 37-50 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Volume | 5 |
