Overview
Background
Dr Rajendra Adhikari is a Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness, and a value chain researcher at The University of Queensland (UQ), Gatton. He has more than 25 years of experience in agribusiness value chain research, agricultural project planning, management and evaluation, agribusiness teaching and agrifood policy. Rajendra currently leads ACIAR projects in Pakistan on pulses and citrus (Kinnow), which aim to improve smallholders' welfare using the value chain approach of agrifood industry development. His research is directed towards agribusiness value chain analysis, modelling and development, co-innovation and entrepreneurship, agricultural policy/strategy and behavioural research. He has research experience from Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal and Australia. Rajendra holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Agribusiness from UQ.
Availability
- Dr Rajendra Adhikari is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Value chain analysis and development; Agrifood policy and strategy; Project management; Export Marketing; Agri-entrepreneurship
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Does contract farming improve profits and food safety? Evidence from tomato cultivation in Nepal
Kumar, Anjani, Roy, Devesh, Tripathi, Gaurav, Joshi, P. K. and Adhikari, Rajendra P. (2018). Does contract farming improve profits and food safety? Evidence from tomato cultivation in Nepal. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 8 (3), 603-624. doi: 10.1108/jadee-09-2017-0095
2018
Journal Article
Applying a community entrepreneurship development framework to rural regional development
Adhikari, Rajendra P., Bonney, Laurie, Woods, Megan, Clark, Sophie, Coates, Lea, Harwood, Andrew, Eversole, Robyn and Miles, Morgan P. (2018). Applying a community entrepreneurship development framework to rural regional development. Small Enterprise Research, 25 (3), 257-275. doi: 10.1080/13215906.2018.1522274
2018
Other Outputs
Factors affecting postharvest management of apples: a guide to optimising quality
Nissen, Robert, Bound, Sally, Adhikari, Rajendra and Cover, Ian (2018). Factors affecting postharvest management of apples: a guide to optimising quality. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
2017
Journal Article
Heterogeneous returns to chemical fertilizer at the intensive margins: Insights from Nepal
Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Shivakoti, Sabnam, Kaphle, Basu Dev and Kumar, Anjani (2017). Heterogeneous returns to chemical fertilizer at the intensive margins: Insights from Nepal. Food Policy, 69, 97-109. doi: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2017.03.007
2016
Journal Article
Is access to tractor service a binding constraint for Nepali Terai farmers?
Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad and Kumar, Anjani (2016). Is access to tractor service a binding constraint for Nepali Terai farmers?. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.2740619
2016
Journal Article
Determinants of chemical fertilizer use in Nepal: insights based on price responsiveness and income effects
Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Kaphle, Basu Dev, Shivakoti, Sabnam and Kumar, Anjani (2016). Determinants of chemical fertilizer use in Nepal: insights based on price responsiveness and income effects. SSRN Electronic Journal doi: 10.2139/ssrn.2740540
2015
Conference Publication
Examining preparedness of food actors for value chain development: a vegetable chain case study
Adhikari, R. P. (2015). Examining preparedness of food actors for value chain development: a vegetable chain case study. 29th International Horticultural Congress (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2015.1103.2
2013
Journal Article
Relationship management in a value chain involving "bottom of the pyramid" participants: A case study from Nepal
Adhikari R.P., Collins R. and Sun X. (2013). Relationship management in a value chain involving "bottom of the pyramid" participants: A case study from Nepal. Acta Horticulturae, 1006 (1006), 41-48. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1006.3
2013
Other Outputs
Developing agri-food industry in Nepal: a value chain management perspective
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad (2013). Developing agri-food industry in Nepal: a value chain management perspective. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland.
2012
Journal Article
Segmenting consumers to inform agrifood value chain development in Nepal
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Collins, Ray and Sun, Ximing (2012). Segmenting consumers to inform agrifood value chain development in Nepal. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 15 (4), 93-114.
2012
Conference Publication
Segmenting consumers of tomato in Nepal: implications for value chain development
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Collins, Ray and Sun, Ximing (2012). Segmenting consumers of tomato in Nepal: implications for value chain development. 22nd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium, Shanghai, China, 11-12 June 2012. College Station, TX, United States: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association.
2006
Other Outputs
Evaluation of agricultural policies in Nepal : a rice industry perspective
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad (2006). Evaluation of agricultural policies in Nepal : a rice industry perspective. Master's Thesis, School of Natural and Rural Systems Management, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/0cd635e
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
An assessment of the carbon footprints of mandarin value chains in Nepal
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the drivers and barriers of citrus industry value chain development in Nepal
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Women's Empowerment Through Contract Farming: Vegetable Seed Value Chains in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kiah Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
Women's Empowerment Through Contract Farming: Vegetable Seed Value Chains in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kiah Smith
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Master Philosophy
Citrus industry value chain development in Nepal: Prospects and process
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Master Philosophy
Effectiveness of agricultural subsidies in promoting agribusiness and improving rural livelihood of Nepalese farmers
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Value Chain analysis of indigenous crops for improved marketing and sustainability in rural areas of Nepal
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Rural Poverty Reduction Mechanisms of Traceability in Coffee Value Chains in the Philippines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Enabling competitive and inclusive value chains through policy: a framework for pulses industry development in Pakistan
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adam Komarek
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding market and governance opportunities to improve the wellbeing of smallholder farmers in citrus value chain
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Risti Permani
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Doctor Philosophy
Inclusive agribusiness development through promoting small scale agro-business focusing on agricultural value chains in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding market and governance opportunities to improve the wellbeing of smallholder farmers in citrus value chains
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilient rural livelihoods through responsive cropping patterns and functioning value chains for smallholder farmers in coastal Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adam Komarek
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling fresh produce quality in the supply chain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marlize Bekker
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Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Enhancing the Indonesian Rice Value Chain and Elevating Smallholder Farmers' Livelihoods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Sustaining growth in citrus exports industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of minimalist, zero waste and frugal lifestyles in food waste reduction and prevention
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Halog
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing Sustainable Waste Management in Agri-Food Production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Halog
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Women's Empowerment Through Contract Farming: Vegetable Seed Value Chains in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kiah Smith
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2024
Master Philosophy
Citrus industry value chain development in Nepal: Prospects and process
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of government support and institutional environment on entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance of exporter agri-SMEs in Sri Lanka
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sarel Gronum
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Enhancing the Indonesian Rice Value Chain and Elevating Smallholder Farmers' Livelihoods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The role of linkages between peri-urban agriculture and urban food systems in farmers' adoption of certified farming practices in the vegetable value chains in Hanoi, Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Md. Ali Akber, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of finance on technology adoption: The case of smallholder maize farmers in Nigeria
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
Media
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