Exploring farmer perceptions of agricultural innovations for maize-legume intensification in the mid-hills region of Nepal

Victoria Alomia‐Hinojosa, Erika N. Speelman, Arun Thapa, Hsiang-En Wei, Andrew J. McDonald, Pablo Tittonell, J.C.J. Groot · 2018 · International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability

Summary. Maize-legume intercropping in Nepal's mid-hills faces low adoption of proven innovations despite their productivity benefits. Researchers conducted two-year on-farm trials with farmer participation, finding that tested innovations increased yields significantly. Active farmer involvement improved their perceptions and adoption interest. However, final adoption remained limited by labor scarcity, input availability, and cultural preferences, especially for resource-poor farmers. The study demonstrates that context-specific, participatory research design is essential for rural innovation impact.

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Alomia‐Hinojosa, V., Speelman, E. N., Thapa, A., Wei, H., McDonald, A. J., Tittonell, P., & Groot, J.. (2018). Exploring farmer perceptions of agricultural innovations for maize-legume intensification in the mid-hills region of Nepal. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2018.1423723

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DOI: 10.1080/14735903.2018.1423723
Countries: Nepal
Regions: Asia
Categories: agtech, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28