Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia
The Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGP) region, characterized by smallholder-dominated farming, is experiencing rapid socio-economic and environmental changes. To enhance resilience, income stability, and food security, smallholders are increasingly diversifying their livelihoods away from traditional agr...
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| author | Jackson, Tamara M. Nandi, Ravi Jannat, Arifa Ghosh, Arunava Hajra, Dilip Kumar Mitra, Biplab Rashid, Md Mamunur Bista, Sagar Chaudhary, Anjana Timsina, Pragya Karki, Emma Thapa, Kali Rattan Rana, Gunjan Kishore, Avinash |
| author_browse | Bista, Sagar Chaudhary, Anjana Ghosh, Arunava Hajra, Dilip Kumar Jackson, Tamara M. Jannat, Arifa Karki, Emma Kishore, Avinash Mitra, Biplab Nandi, Ravi Rana, Gunjan Rashid, Md Mamunur Thapa, Kali Rattan Timsina, Pragya |
| author_facet | Jackson, Tamara M. Nandi, Ravi Jannat, Arifa Ghosh, Arunava Hajra, Dilip Kumar Mitra, Biplab Rashid, Md Mamunur Bista, Sagar Chaudhary, Anjana Timsina, Pragya Karki, Emma Thapa, Kali Rattan Rana, Gunjan Kishore, Avinash |
| author_sort | Jackson, Tamara M. |
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| description | The Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGP) region, characterized by smallholder-dominated farming, is experiencing rapid socio-economic and environmental changes. To enhance resilience, income stability, and food security, smallholders are increasingly diversifying their livelihoods away from traditional agriculture. However, the patterns and drivers of this diversification remain poorly understood. This study, utilizing data from the Rupantar project, aims to elucidate these patterns, identify key drivers, and assess the impacts on productivity, profitability, nutrition, and inclusion. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a baseline survey of 1,400 households across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and analysis using the Simpson's Index of Diversity (SID). Fractional regression models revealed moderate diversification levels across the EGP with significant geographical and contextual variability. Key drivers included access to resources, gender, education, market access, and institutional support, with differences observed across countries and diversification types. Factors such as non-ownership of irrigation pumps, female household headship, and engagement in off-farm activities were significant predictors of higher diversification. The study found that diversification can enhance income security, nutritional outcomes, and environmental sustainability, although impacts vary by diversification type. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1730612025-10-26T13:00:45Z Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia Jackson, Tamara M. Nandi, Ravi Jannat, Arifa Ghosh, Arunava Hajra, Dilip Kumar Mitra, Biplab Rashid, Md Mamunur Bista, Sagar Chaudhary, Anjana Timsina, Pragya Karki, Emma Thapa, Kali Rattan Rana, Gunjan Kishore, Avinash diversification farming systems livelihoods smallholders data The Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGP) region, characterized by smallholder-dominated farming, is experiencing rapid socio-economic and environmental changes. To enhance resilience, income stability, and food security, smallholders are increasingly diversifying their livelihoods away from traditional agriculture. However, the patterns and drivers of this diversification remain poorly understood. This study, utilizing data from the Rupantar project, aims to elucidate these patterns, identify key drivers, and assess the impacts on productivity, profitability, nutrition, and inclusion. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a baseline survey of 1,400 households across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and analysis using the Simpson's Index of Diversity (SID). Fractional regression models revealed moderate diversification levels across the EGP with significant geographical and contextual variability. Key drivers included access to resources, gender, education, market access, and institutional support, with differences observed across countries and diversification types. Factors such as non-ownership of irrigation pumps, female household headship, and engagement in off-farm activities were significant predictors of higher diversification. The study found that diversification can enhance income security, nutritional outcomes, and environmental sustainability, although impacts vary by diversification type. 2025-04 2025-02-14T18:55:48Z 2025-02-14T18:55:48Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173061 en https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104346 Open Access Elsevier Jackson, Tamara M.; Nandi, Ravi; Jannat, Arifa; Ghosh, Arunava; Hajra, Dilip Kumar; Mitra, Biplab; et al. Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Data in Brief 59(April 2025): 111372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.111372 |
| spellingShingle | diversification farming systems livelihoods smallholders data Jackson, Tamara M. Nandi, Ravi Jannat, Arifa Ghosh, Arunava Hajra, Dilip Kumar Mitra, Biplab Rashid, Md Mamunur Bista, Sagar Chaudhary, Anjana Timsina, Pragya Karki, Emma Thapa, Kali Rattan Rana, Gunjan Kishore, Avinash Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title | Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title_full | Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title_fullStr | Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title_short | Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia |
| title_sort | dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the eastern gangetic plains of south asia |
| topic | diversification farming systems livelihoods smallholders data |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173061 |
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