An analysis of agricultural productivity revealed that capital, that is, inputs, other than land and labor, is an important production input that is also significant. Land also has a positive and significant contribution. Family labor is positive; however, hired labor is negative, though both are...

Similar to other developing countries, food insecurity is one of the problems in Nepal. Around one-fourth of the households from the NLSS II data were found to be food poor. However, analysis of the severity and depth of poverty as well as analysis of inequality in per capita food consumption...

South Asian economies are characterised by agrarian dominancy. Despite this agriculture is unable to meet even the domestic demands. Low levels of productivity and inefficiency of the farms are among the main causes. Hence, finding appropriate ways to increase productivity and efficiency is...

Poultry is an important part of rural life in several developing countries. Commercialization of this business appears more beneficial but has not obtained the expected momentum, mainly due to lack of information and perception of high cash requirements and thus risky nature. Although the...

Similar to other developing countries, food insecurity is one of the problems in Nepal. Around one-fourth of the households from the NLSS II data were found to be food poor. However, analysis of the severity and depth of poverty as well as analysis of inequality in per capita food consumption...