Paradigm of Potato Farming in North-Eastern Himalayan Region of India to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

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Result on the web

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11540-025-09922-5" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11540-025-09922-5</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Paradigm of Potato Farming in North-Eastern Himalayan Region of India to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Original language description

Potatoes are vital in ensuring food security and economic stability, particularly in developing regions. The present study on sustainable potato farming in the Northeast Indian Himalayan region examines socio-personal attributes, farming practices, and their implications for sustainability. Most farmers (76.2%) were middle-aged (35–55 years), with moderate education and marginal landholdings (&lt; 1 ha, 58.5%). Medium landholding farmers (72.3%) effectively utilized information sources, while scientific orientation and knowledge towards sustainable practices were moderate for 62.7% and 68.5% of farmers, respectively. Despite an average productivity of 14.58 metric tons per hectare, limited extension contact (49.6%) and low social participation (80.2%) hinder broader adoption of sustainable practices. Economic analysis showed that large farmers achieved the highest annual income (Rs. 285,770.4), while semi-medium farmers earned the most from potato cultivation (Rs. 55,739.9). Marketing predominantly favoured direct farmer-to-consumer sales (39.8%). A sustainability index of 62.9% underscores moderate regional sustainability, with social factors playing a critical role. SEM analysis identified income and market access as dominant drivers, highlighting the need for integrated approaches balancing economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and social equity. Sustainable practices, including water conservation, post-harvest loss reduction, and integrated pest management, align with SDGs 6, 13, and 15. Targeted interventions (subsidies for eco-friendly inputs, enhanced extension services, and capacity-building programmes) are essential for improvement. Value chain analysis revealed diverse allocation patterns, emphasizing immediate market sales (33.2%) and off-season storage (10.3%). Addressing inefficiencies in post-harvest management and enhancing market access will strengthen the region’s contribution to achieving SDGs and improving sustainability in potato farming systems.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40106 - Agronomy, plant breeding and plant protection; (Agricultural biotechnology to be 4.4)

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Potato Research

ISSN

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e-ISSN

1871-4528

Volume of the periodical

68

Issue of the periodical within the volume

4

Country of publishing house

NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS

Number of pages

26

Pages from-to

4283-4308

UT code for WoS article

001570718500001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105015728695