Agricultural Productivity Issues in Nepal

By the early 1990s, agricultural productivity in Nepal was among the highest in the subcontinent.

In 2010, Nepal had a food surplus of 316,000 metric tons.

Limited access to improved agriculture practices is one of the underlying causes of low agricultural productivity in Nepal.

Out-migration has led to an increase in household labor shortages in Nepal.

Access to agricultural technology and information is equally available to all genders in Nepal.

What are two major factors contributing to Nepal's food deficit?

How does political instability affect agricultural productivity in Nepal?

Describe the impact of gender on access to agricultural resources in Nepal.

What role does climate exposure play in the agricultural challenges faced by Nepal?

Identify one consequence of rural economic depression in Nepal.

Gender, Food Production and Productivity in Nepal

Nepal's agricultural productivity stagnated by the early 1990s, reaching the lowest levels in the subcontinent.
Nepal faces a consistent food deficit, requiring imports to meet domestic demand.
A food deficit of 316,000 metric tons was recorded in 2010.
Increasing population and declining agricultural growth contribute to the structural food deficit in Nepal.
33 districts, primarily in the mid and far western hill and mountain regions, experience significant food shortages.
Rural economies have suffered due to depressed agricultural production.
Hunger and migration, both rural to urban and international, are increasing.

Underlying Causes of Low Agricultural Productivity in Nepal

Limited access to and use of improved agricultural and irrigation techniques.
Insufficient infrastructure.
Limited arable land availability.
Labor shortages due to out-migration.
Political instability.
Land degradation.
Exposure to climate extremes.
Inequitable land distribution.

Gender and Food Productivity

Gender disparities exist regarding access and control over productive resources.
Access to land, including land tenure status, is affected.
Access to water and irrigation are crucial factors.
Access to agricultural inputs like improved seeds, fertilizers, and technology is needed.
Access to agricultural machinery and tools is important.
Extensive agricultural services and training programs are required.
Access to credit and suitable transportation are crucial factors.

Explore the challenges of agricultural productivity in Nepal, highlighting issues such as food deficits, limited access to technology, and political instability. Understand how these factors contribute to hunger and migration in the country. This quiz delves into the complex relationship between gender, food production, and productivity.