AGRO ECONOMIC SURVEY IN THREE ECOLOGICAL REGIONS- NEPAL

There has been no significant decrease in Land holding per household with increase in population, according to the agro economic survey conducted after 27 years in Marpha of Mustang (Mountan), Aapchaur of Gulmi (Hill) and Bishnupura of Rupandehi (Tarai) districts.  Agriculture dependent communities in Marpha and Aapchaur have decreased by 11% and 35% respectively due to migration and overseas employment in contrast to 50% increase in Bishnupura. Economically, agriculture supports 25% of the farmers (for three months) in Aapchaur and 75% of the farmers (for one year) in Bishnupura. Apple produce accounts for 71% of the total production in Marpha.
13-27 February
Himal