Socio-economic factors affecting the adoption of improved orchard management practices of mandarin in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
This study investigates the adoption of improved orchard management practices among mandarin growers in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal, and identifies the socio-economic factors influencing their adoption. A sample of 88 households was selected using purposive sampling followed by convenience sampling from a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Food & Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2025.2456541 |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the adoption of improved orchard management practices among mandarin growers in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal, and identifies the socio-economic factors influencing their adoption. A sample of 88 households was selected using purposive sampling followed by convenience sampling from a frame of 950 households. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the key factors that influence the adoption of improved orchard management practices. The results indicate that farmers with higher education levels, secondary income sources, and access to extension services are 2.45 times more likely to adopt chemical fertilizer use, 1.63 times more likely to implement mulching practices, and 5.70 times more likely to engage in pruning respectively. In contrast, intercropping practices were negatively influenced by education levels and farm size. The major challenges were powdery mildew, fruit flies, and irrigation problems. This study suggests that socio-economic conditions play a vital role in adopting improved orchard management practices in citrus orchards. Thus, policy implications should be tailored to target extension services, subsidies, and localized training programs to strengthen farmers’ technical knowledge and financial capacity. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-1932 |