Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024

In June 2024, the national wage rate index and remittance inflows to Nepal increased, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined, improving the purchasing power of lower-income households. The lower CPI was partly due to falling prices for ghee and edible oil, making nutritious options more affor...

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Main Authors: Palikhe, A., Adhikari, Madan, Gupta, S., Maharjan, N.K., Kumar, Avinash, Minot, Nicholas, Koirala, P., Krupnik, Timothy J.
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: CSISA 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155524
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author Palikhe, A.
Adhikari, Madan
Gupta, S.
Maharjan, N.K.
Kumar, Avinash
Minot, Nicholas
Koirala, P.
Krupnik, Timothy J.
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Gupta, S.
Koirala, P.
Krupnik, Timothy J.
Kumar, Avinash
Maharjan, N.K.
Minot, Nicholas
Palikhe, A.
author_facet Palikhe, A.
Adhikari, Madan
Gupta, S.
Maharjan, N.K.
Kumar, Avinash
Minot, Nicholas
Koirala, P.
Krupnik, Timothy J.
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description In June 2024, the national wage rate index and remittance inflows to Nepal increased, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined, improving the purchasing power of lower-income households. The lower CPI was partly due to falling prices for ghee and edible oil, making nutritious options more affordable for both rural and urban households. However, increased prices for cereals, certain fruits, vegetables eggs, fish, and meat have negatively affected these households. Additionally, rising petroleum prices have increased production costs for farmers, potentially leading to higher food prices in the future. The Nepal Living Standard Survey IV (2022-23) reveals significant shifts in Nepal's agricultural practices, highlighting a decline in the number of agriculture households and average land holding, changes in crop cultivation, and a reduction in livestock farming. A significant gender wage gap persists in Nepal's agricultural sector, with women earning less than men, particularly in Banke district, while Bardia and Dang districts show gender parity in the Feed the Future (FtF) Zone of Influence (ZoI). This highlights ongoing gender inequality and the urgent need for initiatives to promote equity and improve the livelihoods of female agricultural workers.
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spelling CGSpace1555242025-05-04T09:22:23Z Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024 Palikhe, A. Adhikari, Madan Gupta, S. Maharjan, N.K. Kumar, Avinash Minot, Nicholas Koirala, P. Krupnik, Timothy J. agrifood systems macroeconomics farm inputs cereals horticulture fruit products animal products oils In June 2024, the national wage rate index and remittance inflows to Nepal increased, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined, improving the purchasing power of lower-income households. The lower CPI was partly due to falling prices for ghee and edible oil, making nutritious options more affordable for both rural and urban households. However, increased prices for cereals, certain fruits, vegetables eggs, fish, and meat have negatively affected these households. Additionally, rising petroleum prices have increased production costs for farmers, potentially leading to higher food prices in the future. The Nepal Living Standard Survey IV (2022-23) reveals significant shifts in Nepal's agricultural practices, highlighting a decline in the number of agriculture households and average land holding, changes in crop cultivation, and a reduction in livestock farming. A significant gender wage gap persists in Nepal's agricultural sector, with women earning less than men, particularly in Banke district, while Bardia and Dang districts show gender parity in the Feed the Future (FtF) Zone of Influence (ZoI). This highlights ongoing gender inequality and the urgent need for initiatives to promote equity and improve the livelihoods of female agricultural workers. 2024-07 2024-10-23T14:44:11Z 2024-10-23T14:44:11Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155524 en Open Access application/pdf CSISA TAFSSA Palikhe, A., Adhikari, M., Gupta, S., Maharjan, N.K., Kumar, A., Minot, N., Koirala, P., & Krupnik, T.J. (2024). Situation Report on Nepal’s Agrifood Systems (July 2024 Bulletin Number 20). The Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) & Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA). Kathmandu, Nepal. https://hdl.handle.net/10883/34970
spellingShingle agrifood systems
macroeconomics
farm inputs
cereals
horticulture
fruit products
animal products
oils
Palikhe, A.
Adhikari, Madan
Gupta, S.
Maharjan, N.K.
Kumar, Avinash
Minot, Nicholas
Koirala, P.
Krupnik, Timothy J.
Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title_full Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title_fullStr Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title_full_unstemmed Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title_short Situation report on Nepal’s agrifood systems: July 2024
title_sort situation report on nepal s agrifood systems july 2024
topic agrifood systems
macroeconomics
farm inputs
cereals
horticulture
fruit products
animal products
oils
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155524
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