Analysis of conservation agriculture preferences for researchers, extension agents, and tribal farmers in Nepal using Analytic Hierarchy Process

摘要: Abstract Many smallholders in Nepal rely on marginal lands that are subject to declining fertility due part traditional farming practices. The adoption of conservation agriculture practices has the potential improve livelihoods and food security but depends knowledge sharing among farmers, extension agents, researchers. This study uses Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) determine farmer, professional, researcher preferences for selected production systems (CAPS) a widely-practiced system. data is then used which CAPS have highest likelihood identify misunderstandings or gaps personnel scientists. AHP was conducted three tribal villages at two NGOs provide research services central Middle Hills region Nepal. Overall, soil quality identified as most important factor affecting long-term household income, primary motivator villages. Farmers generally preferred full tillage followed by cowpea solo crop second growing season while agents researchers strip millet intercrop season. Results indicate (1) stakeholders prefer over systems, (2) farmers minimum (3) village Khola Gaun may be more prepared adopt intercropping than other Communication all should improved results on-farm plots reinforce understanding benefits. It kept mind labor savings not main further learn why farmer there differ significantly from