Evaluating smart agricultural village program in Nepal: A mixed method approach

Neupane, Tank Prasad (2023) Evaluating smart agricultural village program in Nepal: A mixed method approach. Agricultural Economics Review, 24 (1). ISSN 1109-2580

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Abstract

This study uses a mixed-method approach to evaluate an agricultural program run by the Provincial Government of Nepal. In the qualitative study, a field interview was used for data collection, and content analysis was used to capture the sentiments of 51 farmers toward the affiliated agricultural program. A quantitative method was used to evaluate the satisfaction of farmers taking an attitude survey of 204 respondents affiliated with the agricultural program. A qualitative study explored the need for affiliated farmers to the program. Quantitative analysis using a PLS-SEM tested a proposed conceptual model. Support services such as capacitybuilding training and knowledge-enhancing orientations are necessary for the farmers as explored in the qualitative study. The quantitative study confirmed that the existing support services and training are insufficient to influence the satisfaction of the farmers after affiliation with the program. Triangulation of the data and analysis concludes that government subsidy is only not sufficient for farmers to make them productive, a strong support mechanism is essential in the agricultural sector

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Agricultural program | Mixed method | Triangulation | PLS-SEM
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Agricultural science
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Date Deposited: 06 Dec 2023 10:19
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2023 10:19
Official URL: https://aer.web.auth.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/6999

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