Every farmer in Nepal knows what uncertainty is: the vagaries of the weather, the ever-changing prices at the market, and the sight of young people leaving their villages in search of a better life abroad.
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Agricultural Resilience in Nepal: Strategic Shift to Climate-Smart Crops for Economic Security
Analysis of climate data confirms a worrying trend: Nepal is among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Tractor on Credit or Drone for rent? Modern Agricultural Technologies for Small and Medium-sized Farms in Nepal
The Nepalese farmer today faces a complex of interrelated problems. Labor productivity remains low due to the widespread use of traditional farming methods that have been passed down from generation to generation
Agricultural price swings: How can Nepalese farmers protect themselves from market volatility?
Despite this fundamental role, the millions of smallholder farmers who form the backbone of the sector live in a state of constant economic vulnerability.
State Programs for Nepal’s Agro-Industrial complex – a labyrinth or real help? A detailed analysis
On the one hand, it is the basis of life for the vast majority of the population: about 62% of all households in the country are employed in the agricultural sector.
Who Will Feed Nepal Tomorrow: A Strategic Plan to Revive the Agricultural Sector by Engaging the Youth
Nepal’s agriculture is at a critical crossroads. Although the sector provides employment for the vast majority of the population, its contribution to GDP is disproportionately low, reflecting systemic inefficiencies and low productivity.
Up to 30% of the Crop to Landfill: A Practical Guide for Nepalese Farmers to Minimize Post-Harvest Losses
For a farmer in Nepal, every harvested fruit, every ear of rice, represents months of hard work, hope and investment. But the harsh reality is that up to 30% of that harvest can be lost before it even reaches the table.
Rivers of Milk, Banks of Meat in Nepal: Strategies to Increase Productivity and Profitability in the Livestock Sector
For millions of rural families, especially the poorest, livestock serves not only as a source of food (milk, meat) and income, but also as a kind of “live bank account”
The Power of Farmer Cooperatives: How Nepali Farmers Can Effectively Unite and Access Large Markets
This structural weakness is compounded by a complex of systemic challenges. Soil depletion and erosion, accelerated by massive deforestation for fuel, reduce fertility.
No harvest without chemistry? Analysis of myths and real practices of organic farming in Nepal
The aim of this study is to explore a viable, homegrown alternative, rooted in Nepal’s own agroecological traditions and modern organic innovations. It is a path that promises not just yields, but genuine agricultural sovereignty.