Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal
This paper explores the relationship between agriculture, dietary diversity, and market access in Nepal, testing the complex causal chains involved, and the nuanced connections between production diversity and dietary diversity among smallholder farmers. While diversifying farm production could enha...
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| author | Singh, Tushar Kishore, Avinash Alvi, Muzna |
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| description | This paper explores the relationship between agriculture, dietary diversity, and market access in Nepal, testing the complex causal chains involved, and the nuanced connections between production diversity and dietary diversity among smallholder farmers. While diversifying farm production could enhance dietary diversity, the case of Nepal indicates a varied and context specific relationship. Market access emerges as a crucial factor, often exerting a more significant impact on smallholder farm households than production diversity. Access to markets not only influences economic viability but also contributes directly to food and nutrition security, offering a practical solution to address dietary needs. Focusing on Nepal's diverse terrain, the study analyzes the interplay of remoteness, market access, irrigation availability, and complementary inputs in shaping farmers' decisions, providing valuable insights into sustainable agricultural strategies for improved dietary outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1375072025-12-02T21:03:13Z Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal Singh, Tushar Kishore, Avinash Alvi, Muzna diets diversification energy demand irrigation agriculture market access smallholders dietary diversity food security This paper explores the relationship between agriculture, dietary diversity, and market access in Nepal, testing the complex causal chains involved, and the nuanced connections between production diversity and dietary diversity among smallholder farmers. While diversifying farm production could enhance dietary diversity, the case of Nepal indicates a varied and context specific relationship. Market access emerges as a crucial factor, often exerting a more significant impact on smallholder farm households than production diversity. Access to markets not only influences economic viability but also contributes directly to food and nutrition security, offering a practical solution to address dietary needs. Focusing on Nepal's diverse terrain, the study analyzes the interplay of remoteness, market access, irrigation availability, and complementary inputs in shaping farmers' decisions, providing valuable insights into sustainable agricultural strategies for improved dietary outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. 2023-12-31 2024-01-10T16:18:10Z 2024-01-10T16:18:10Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137507 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Singh, Tushar; Kishore, Avinash; and Alvi, Muzna. 2023. Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal. IFPRI Discussion Paper 2229. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.137079. |
| spellingShingle | diets diversification energy demand irrigation agriculture market access smallholders dietary diversity food security Singh, Tushar Kishore, Avinash Alvi, Muzna Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title | Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title_full | Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title_fullStr | Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title_short | Remoteness, farm production, and dietary diversity in Nepal |
| title_sort | remoteness farm production and dietary diversity in nepal |
| topic | diets diversification energy demand irrigation agriculture market access smallholders dietary diversity food security |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137507 |
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