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-centre
cg.authorship.typesNot CGIAR developing country institute
cg.authorship.typesNot CGIAR international institute
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Adelaide
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Food Policy Research Institute
cg.contributor.affiliationUttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
cg.contributor.affiliationHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University
cg.contributor.affiliationAgricultural Knowledge Centre
cg.contributor.donorAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research
cg.contributor.initiativeTransforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia
cg.coverage.countryBangladesh
cg.coverage.countryIndia
cg.coverage.countryNepal
cg.coverage.regionAsia
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asia
cg.creator.identifierArifa Jannat: 0000-0002-8576-7571
cg.creator.identifierAvinash Kishore: 0000-0003-4625-4922
cg.howPublishedFormally Published
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.111372
cg.identifier.projectIFPRI - Development Strategies and Governance Unit
cg.identifier.publicationRankNot ranked
cg.issn2352-3409
cg.journalData in Brief
cg.reviewStatusPeer Review
cg.subject.actionAreaResilient Agrifood Systems
cg.subject.impactAreaNutrition, health and food security
dc.contributor.authorJackson, Tamara M.
dc.contributor.authorNandi, Ravi
dc.contributor.authorJannat, Arifa
dc.contributor.authorGhosh, Arunava
dc.contributor.authorHajra, Dilip Kumar
dc.contributor.authorMitra, Biplab
dc.contributor.authorRashid, Md Mamunur
dc.contributor.authorBista, Sagar
dc.contributor.authorChaudhary, Anjana
dc.contributor.authorTimsina, Pragya
dc.contributor.authorKarki, Emma
dc.contributor.authorThapa, Kali Rattan
dc.contributor.authorRana, Gunjan
dc.contributor.authorKishore, Avinash
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-14T18:55:48Z
dc.date.available2025-02-14T18:55:48Z
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 Asia
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.
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.audienceScientists
dcterms.available2025-02-08
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. Article in press. First published online February 8, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.111372
dcterms.extent111372
dcterms.issued2025
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherElsevier
dcterms.subjectdiversification
dcterms.subjectfarming systems
dcterms.subjectlivelihoods
dcterms.subjectsmallholders
dcterms.typeJournal Article

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