1Research Scholar, Department of Geography & RM, MZU
2Professor, Department of Geography & RM, MZU
3Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Government Hnahthial College
4Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Government Champhai College
Online Published on 28 March, 2025.
Oil Palm is one of the most profitable vegetable oilsgrown in humid tropical regions. Presently, Oil palm plantation has triggered a heated debate over opportunities and threat for national economy and rural livelihoods in tropical countries. The present study analyses impact of Oil Palm production on farmer’s economy and livelihood in Mizoram. It is observed that Oil palm plantation is not profitable for small farmers. Many farmers want to stop Oil palm plantations due to expensive maintenance and low-income return.
Oil palm, Rural livelihood, Income return, Farmer’s economy, Mizoram
