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Comparative Study of Income and Expenditure Behavior for Sustainability among Seed-producing and Non-Producing Farmers in Salyan, Nepal
Bibek Thapa1*, Surya Mani Dhungana1, Prakriti Khatiwada2, Arjun Shrestha3
1Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
2Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
2SABAL, Nepal
*Corresponding author’s email:
bibekthapa@outlook.com
Abstract
A survey was conducted on comparative study between income and expenditure of seed producer of Dandagaun, Salyan of Nepal in 2014 A.D. The sampling frame consisted of seed producers and non-seed-producers of Dandagaun VDC. For the study, 120 households, out of which 52 producers of seeds and 68 non-seed-producers were selected by using simple random sampling technique. Higher number of male headed household depended on agriculture as major occupation compared to female headed households. The average total annual saving by gender was NPR 80872 for male headed households and NPR 85,710 for female headed households. Both male and female decisions were vital in all household decisions among seed producing male and female households. Area for seed production was higher among male headed households (5.2ropani) as compared to female headed households (4.6 ropani). Agro-vets were major source of input supply. In an average, the field was weeded 1.17 times for the production of seeds. Field inspection was mostly done by farmers themselves (61.5%). Roughing, grading, sun-drying, labelling and packing were done by seed producer themselves. Average amount of seed sold was 53.4 kg per seed-producer, which was small quantity as compared to production area. Lack of technical assistance was major problem to commercial seed production followed by lack of irrigation facilities. Timely availability of agricultural inputs can improve the seed production potential. Study found higher living standard and high consumption expenditure among seed producing farmers than non-seed producing farmers.
Keywords: Income; expenditure; seed producer; consumption; gender decision

Int. J. Grad. Res. Rev. Vol-3, Issue-1: 17-22