Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia

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cg.authorship.typesCGIAR multi-centreen
cg.authorship.typesNot CGIAR developing country instituteen
cg.authorship.typesNot CGIAR international instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Adelaideen
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Maize and Wheat Improvement Centeren
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Food Policy Research Instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationUttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalayaen
cg.contributor.affiliationHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology Universityen
cg.contributor.affiliationAgricultural Knowledge Centreen
cg.contributor.donorAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Researchen
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Funden
cg.contributor.initiativeTransforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia
cg.coverage.countryBangladesh
cg.coverage.countryIndia
cg.coverage.countryNepal
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2BD
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2IN
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2NP
cg.coverage.regionAsia
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asia
cg.creator.identifierArifa Jannat: 0000-0002-8576-7571en
cg.creator.identifierAvinash Kishore: 0000-0003-4625-4922en
cg.creator.identifierEmma Karki: 0000-0003-4321-4650en
cg.howPublishedFormally Publisheden
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.111372en
cg.identifier.projectIFPRI - Development Strategies and Governance Uniten
cg.identifier.publicationRankNot rankeden
cg.isijournalISI Journalen
cg.issn2352-3409en
cg.journalData in Briefen
cg.reviewStatusPeer Reviewen
cg.subject.actionAreaResilient Agrifood Systems
cg.subject.impactAreaNutrition, health and food security
cg.volume59en
dc.contributor.authorJackson, Tamara M.en
dc.contributor.authorNandi, Ravien
dc.contributor.authorJannat, Arifaen
dc.contributor.authorGhosh, Arunavaen
dc.contributor.authorHajra, Dilip Kumaren
dc.contributor.authorMitra, Biplaben
dc.contributor.authorRashid, Md Mamunuren
dc.contributor.authorBista, Sagaren
dc.contributor.authorChaudhary, Anjanaen
dc.contributor.authorTimsina, Pragyaen
dc.contributor.authorKarki, Emmaen
dc.contributor.authorThapa, Kali Rattanen
dc.contributor.authorRana, Gunjanen
dc.contributor.authorKishore, Avinashen
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-14T18:55:48Zen
dc.date.available2025-02-14T18:55:48Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/173061
dc.titleDataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asiaen
dcterms.abstractThe Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGP) region, characterized by smallholder-dominated farming, is experiencing rapid socio-economic and environmental changes. To enhance resilience, income stability, and food security, smallholders are increasingly diversifying their livelihoods away from traditional agriculture. However, the patterns and drivers of this diversification remain poorly understood. This study, utilizing data from the Rupantar project, aims to elucidate these patterns, identify key drivers, and assess the impacts on productivity, profitability, nutrition, and inclusion. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a baseline survey of 1,400 households across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and analysis using the Simpson's Index of Diversity (SID). Fractional regression models revealed moderate diversification levels across the EGP with significant geographical and contextual variability. Key drivers included access to resources, gender, education, market access, and institutional support, with differences observed across countries and diversification types. Factors such as non-ownership of irrigation pumps, female household headship, and engagement in off-farm activities were significant predictors of higher diversification. The study found that diversification can enhance income security, nutritional outcomes, and environmental sustainability, although impacts vary by diversification type.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.audienceScientistsen
dcterms.available2025-02-08en
dcterms.bibliographicCitationJackson, Tamara M.; Nandi, Ravi; Jannat, Arifa; Ghosh, Arunava; Hajra, Dilip Kumar; Mitra, Biplab; et al. Dataset on the patterns of livelihood diversification in farming systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Data in Brief 59(April 2025): 111372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.111372en
dcterms.extent111372en
dcterms.issued2025-04en
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherElsevieren
dcterms.subjectdiversificationen
dcterms.subjectfarming systemsen
dcterms.subjectlivelihoodsen
dcterms.subjectsmallholdersen
dcterms.subjectdataen
dcterms.typeJournal Article

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