Adoption of improved agricultural practices: Learning from off-season vegetable production in Nepal

This study examines factors that appear to contribute farmers’ adoption and discontinuation of poly house technology for off-season vegetable production. We collected cross-sectional survey data from a sample 151 households in Kaski district, Nepal during October 2018. The are analyzed using Heckman’s two stage selection model. reveals the family members report being engaged nonfarm sector there is an increased probability technology. Farmers may be diverting their labor towards activities result higher returns different risks. At same time, results indicate farmers who did not receive training on production were more likely discontinue It was also found increasing engagement with marketing likelihood continue increase household income. provision continued technical support (e.g., training), input supply seeds, fertilizers) market information essential sustain adopted technologies. sheds light sustainability by underpinning importance extension services longer-term adoption. believe combined effect various technologies would associated sustained improved provides new direction operationalize farmer-oriented policies agricultural helps devising programs