Year of publication 2011

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Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

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Pages 2p.

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Author FAO

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Document

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Pineapple cultivation for household consumption is a traditional practice in the hills of Bengri in Nepal. However, the concept of cultivating pineapple in degraded land as a means of erosion control and alternative income source was itself a new practice adopted by local farmers. Cultivation of pineapple is appropriate in sloppy land, prone to erosion and even degraded lands. Before adopting the practice, maize was cultivated for household consumption. However, land management practices such as tillage were not properly adopted for maize cultivation and thus resulted in severe soil erosion. Due to unpredictable rain and longer droughts even during rainy season, maize cultivation is more risky. The objective of pineapple cultivation is to minimize soil erosion and promote the rehabilitation of degraded sloppy lands for additional income through pineapple cultivation.

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Language English

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