Agricultural Intensification: Linking with Livelihood Improvement and Environmental Degradation in Mid-Hills of Nepal

Authors

  • Nani Raut Department of Environment and Development
  • Bishal Kumar Sitaula Department of Environment and Development
  • Roshan Man Bajracharya Dept. of Env. Sci. and Eng.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v11i0.3655

Keywords:

Agricultural intensification, Greenhouse gases, Institution, Livelihood, Soil degradation

Abstract

This article reviewed on agricultural intensification from livelihood and environment perspectives in mid-hills of Nepal. Agricultural intensification has provided improved economy, food security, employment opportunities, decision-making, labor division, local institutions and leaderships. But soil degradation has been accelerated along with greenhouse gases emission. Additionally, the potential linkages of agricultural intensification to degradation and pathways for marginalization in the long run are addressed. However, the catalytic role of institution and farmers' perception on intensification are equally important. To ensure socio-economically and environmentally sound production, sustainable agricultural intensification guided by good institutional systems is recommended.

Key words: Agricultural intensification; Greenhouse gases; Institution; Livelihood; Soil degradation

The Journal of AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Vol. 11, 2010

Page: 83-94

Uploaded date: 16 September, 2010

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Author Biographies

Nani Raut, Department of Environment and Development

Professor, Dept. Int. Env. and Dev. Studies (Noragric), Agri. Uni. of Norway, Norway

Bishal Kumar Sitaula, Department of Environment and Development

Profesor, Dept. Int. Env. and Dev. Studies (Noragric), Agri. Uni. of Norway, Norway

Roshan Man Bajracharya, Dept. of Env. Sci. and Eng.

Associate Professor, Dept. of Env. Sci. and Eng., Kath. Uni., Dhulikhel, Nepal

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Published

2010-09-16

How to Cite

Raut, N., Sitaula, B. K., & Bajracharya, R. M. (2010). Agricultural Intensification: Linking with Livelihood Improvement and Environmental Degradation in Mid-Hills of Nepal. Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 11, 83–94. https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v11i0.3655

Issue

Vol. 11 (2010)

Section

Review Papers