Rain water harvesting (RWH) technology was introduced in Nepal as a climate change adaptation mechanism for sustainable crop production. Using data from 120 farmers (60 RWH technology adopters and 60 non-adopters) in Makwanpur district, the study employed a probit model to identify factors that influenced the adoption decision of RWH technology. The impact of RWH technology on farm income was then determined by a multiple regression model. The results showed that years of schooling, total physical assets and organizational membership of household members were the major determinants of the adoption of RWH technology. The results also showed that the adoption of RWH technology, gender of household head, total household members engaged in agriculture occupation, and total educated household members contributed significantly to annual farm income. Considering weather uncertainties faced by farmers in rainfed areas, RWH technology would be a potential option to improve the rural livelihoods. However, government should focus on its up-scaling through policy intervention.
Adhikari, SP; Timsina, KP; Lamichhane, J
Adoption and impact of rain water harvesting technology on rural livelihoods: The case of Makwanpur district, Nepal
Rural Extension And Innovation Systems Journal