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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the farming community of the Ilam District in Nepal

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Author Affiliations

  • 1RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  • 2RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 13, Issue (3), Pages 5-13, July,14 (2024)

Abstract

Socioeconomic impacts have increased due to public health crises in Nepal during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have placed rural farming communities in unprecedented hardship. People who depend on growing and selling crops in Nepal's mountainous districts like Ilam are mostly under economic pressure due to disruptions in their product supply chains. Research Objective: To investigate the major challenges faced by farmers in the Ilam district who depend on cash crops growing and selling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published articles on the impact of COVID-19 on agricultural production in Ilam were searched and reviewed. Data were collected through closed-ended questionnaires during field visits, supported by telephone interviews with respondents. The research methodology includes a systematic approach to review the literature, conduct field surveys, collect data, analyze information, and draw meaningful conclusions. COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of strengthening preparedness and adaptation capacity in rural areas. Developing contingency plans, diversifying crops, investing in low-carbon agriculture, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices can help communities better cope with shocks and uncertainties in the future.

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