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Exploring innovation for sustainable agriculture: A systematic case study of permaculture in Nepal

Shubh Pravat Singh Yadav, Vivek Lahutiya, Netra Prasad Ghimire, Bishnu Yadav, Prava Paudel · 2023 · Heliyon

Summary. This case study examines permaculture practices in Nepal as a sustainable alternative to industrial agriculture. The researchers analyzed three Nepalese permaculturists' approaches, which integrate biodiversity, crop-animal systems, watershed management, and on-site energy production. The study shows how local knowledge and practitioners' imaginaries can transform agricultural systems toward ecological sustainability and encourage emotional connections between farmers and the environment.

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Yadav, S. P. S., Lahutiya, V., Ghimire, N. P., Yadav, B., & Paudel, P.. (2023). Exploring innovation for sustainable agriculture: A systematic case study of permaculture in Nepal. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15899

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DOI
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15899
Countries
Nepal
Regions
Asia
Categories
agtech, climate-and-environment, food-systems
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2026-04-28