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Production practices, marketing and economics of cucumber production in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan, Nepal

Author Affiliations

  • 1Prithu Technical College, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 2Himalayan College of Agricultural Science and Technology (HICAST), Purbanchal University, Kirtipur, Nepal
  • 3Himalayan College of Agricultural Science and Technology (HICAST), Purbanchal University, Kirtipur, Nepal

Res. J. Agriculture & Forestry Sci., Volume 9, Issue (1), Pages 15-17, January,8 (2021)

Abstract

The study entitled Production practices, marketing and economics of Cucumber production in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan was carried during July to September, 2019. Altogether 50 cauliflower producers was selected randomly. Interview using questionnaire, observation, focus group discussion, was major Primary data collection methodology. Secondary data was collected using various Journals, reports from different Organizations. It was revealed that58% male and 42% female responded the survey. Majority of the respondents (46%) was from 25 to 40 years old. The average land holding was 8.3 Kattha and average area under cucumber production 2.4 Kattha. It was observed that major variety used is the Bhaktapur Local (82%) and the seed rate is 100-120 gram per Kattha. 52% of the respondents performed line sowing on nursery beds for seasonal crop while 78% of the respondents are using polybags for growing Nursery in offseason. 50 % of the respondents transplanted the seedlings in between 15-20 days and 56% were following the spacing of 100 cm*100 cm. 90% of respondents reported using both organic manure and chemical fertilizer. 92% of the respondents reported the practice of weeding manually. 80% of the respondents revealed the use of chemical method for managing pests and diseases. 100% of the respondents perform sorting, mainly based on the size and Shape of the fruits. Similarly 84 % of respondents were practicing grading. Lack of irrigation (34%) Insect pest and Climate Change (28%), Labor availability (24%) were the major problem faced by farmers. It was also observed that 54% follow channel 2 (Whole sellers- Retailers- Consumers). Likewise from Economic analysis it was observed that Benefit Cost ratio was 3.056. It was concluded that cucumber have been profitable enterprise for the farmers of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality.

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