Research, Policy and Practice
Table 3 Average annual benefits of yak herding per shed
From: Economics of Yak herding in the Kanchenjunga landscape of the Eastern Himalayas
Benefits | Mean (SD) in kg | Amount in NPR (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Fibre | 0.45 (1.85) | 225 (1.95) | Annual |
Chhurpi | 464.33 (400.70) | 417,897 (3634) | Annual |
Ghee | 375.10 (209.48) | 225,060 (1957) | Annual |
Tourism | - | 8500 (74) | Annual |
Calf | - | 517,500 (4500) | Annual from the fifth year |