Determinants of agriculture biodiversity in Western Terai landscape complex of Nepal

The study explored agriculture biodiversity around protected areas and identified factors affecting diversity of agriculture biodiversity in farming households. The study analyzed the data collected from household survey of about 907 farmers from Western-Terai Landscape Complex of Nepal. Intra-species and inter-species richness and evenness in agriculture landscape were estimated and compared across a spectrum of land-uses. The study identified different social, economic, technological and ecological factors affecting the richness of intra-species and inter-species diversity of agriculture biodiversity using generalized linear regression models. Technology index, information index, food security, animal holding, ethnicity, irrigation facility and land-use were found as major variables affecting agriculture. The results also indicated that buffer zones had higher diversity than other land-uses, indicating positive effects of protected-land on surrounding agriculture biodiversity. Results supported need of coordinated efforts to mainstream agriculture biodiversity conservation with landscape conservation plans and socio-economic developments of the region

Determinants of agriculture biodiversity in Western Terai landscape complex of Nepal

The study explored agriculture biodiversity around protected areas and identified factors affecting diversity of agriculture biodiversity in farming households. The study analyzed the data collected from household survey of about 907 farmers from Western-Terai Landscape Complex of Nepal. Intra-species and inter-species richness and evenness in agriculture landscape were estimated and compared across a spectrum of land-uses. The study identified different social, economic, technological and ecological factors affecting the richness of intra-species and inter-species diversity of agriculture biodiversity using generalized linear regression models. Technology index, information index, food security, animal holding, ethnicity, irrigation facility and land-use were found as major variables affecting agriculture. The results also indicated that buffer zones had higher diversity than other land-uses, indicating positive effects of protected-land on surrounding agriculture biodiversity. Results supported need of coordinated efforts to mainstream agriculture biodiversity conservation with landscape conservation plans and socio-economic developments of the region

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (updated version). Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3

This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Booklet 1 is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/92000 ; Booklet 3 is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/92002 . The booklets are available also in Spanish and French. Spanish version: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/93154; French version: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/92874 . Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3). [Bari version]

Bari edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). Booklet 1 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119168. Booklet 3 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119178. The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

社区种子库:农民手册.第2册.种子库的技术问题 [Chinese version]

Chinese version of How to develop and manage your own community seed bank Farmers’ handbook (updated version). Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Booklet 1 of 3 (Chinese) can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113973. Booklet 3 of 3 (Chinese) can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113975.Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3) [N’dogo version]

N’dogo edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Booklet 1 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118297. Booklet 3 can be found here https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118313. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 3 of 3). [Bari version]

Bari edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Porcuna Ferrer, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Management, networking, policies and a final checklist: Booklet 3 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). Booklet 1 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119168. Booklet 2 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119177. The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

Kit me dongo ki gwoko kodi pa lupur buk cing pa lapur (ma kiyubu). Diro ki jami ma pirgi tegu. Buk mw 2 ikom 3 [Luo version]

Luo version of How to develop and manage your own community seed bank Farmers’ handbook (updated version). Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Booklet 1 of 3 (Luo) can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113785. Booklet 3 of 3 (Luo) can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113792. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 3 of 3) [Nuer version]

Nuer edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Porcuna Ferrer, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Management, networking, policies and a final checklist: Booklet 3 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). Booklet 1 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117466 . Booklet 2 of 3 can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117467. The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]

How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3) [Dinka version]

Dinka edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81286). Booklet 1 of 3 can be found here https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119890. Booklet 3 of 3 can be found here https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119898. The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Translation and adaptation to the local language is encouraged. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the booklets or give feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact [email protected]