Latest Event
One-Day Training on Liquid Fertilizer and Organic Pesticide Production
- 16th Jestha, 2082
- Location: Ward – 7, Rapti Municipality
- Trainer: Mr. Chandra Pd. Adhikari
- Participants: 50 +
- Chairperson: Unisha Aryal (Program Coordinator)
- Host: Ms. Kritika Kandel (Secretary)
Resme & Cover Letter Writing Workshop
- 17th – 18th May, 2024
- Trainer: Ms. Pooja Dangol
- Participants: 20 +
- Chairperson: Upendra Bhusal (Founder & Director, Krishi Vines)
Past Events
Insect Photo Contest
- Date: 1st April, 2024
- Participants: 30+
- Judge Panel: Dr. Minraj Pokhrel (Head, Department of Entomology, AFU Rampur Chitwan)
- Chairperson: Upendra Bhusal (Founder & Director, Krishi Vines)
- Winner: Madan Subedi
Latest News
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Details Study of Lumpy Skin Disease || Krishi Vines
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a non-zoonotic viral infection that mainly affects cattle and is uncommon in buffaloes. It was first reported in Zambia in 1929, and primarily thought to be the result of poisoning or hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites. The cause was later identified as Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) after the viral…
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LC Lamjung to Host – NExCO 2023 | IAAS Nepal
IAAS Nepal LC Lamjung is an international non-profit and non-governmental student organization established in 2018 A.D. serving as the Local Committee to empower agriculture students of IAAS Lamjung. IAAS Nepal LC Lamjung is the family of 35 agriculture students where Local Director Mr.Prashanna Chapagain leads the team of 6 Executive Board Members,18 Quality Board Members,…
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Forestry Students Conduct Successful Snakebite Awareness Program in Hetauda
In a commendable effort to raise awareness about snakebite identification and management, two dedicated students from the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda, Mahima Paudyal and Nischal Bhatta, organized an informative session at Sramik Secondary School. The program, held on the 29th of Asar, proved to be highly beneficial for the 35 attending students from classes 7…
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Goat Distribution Program Empowers Chepang Families in Chitwan’s Kalika Municipality
Kalika Municipality, located in the scenic district of Chitwan, has launched an inspiring initiative to uplift the livelihoods of marginalized Chepang families. The municipality has introduced a goat distribution program to empower and support the Chepang community residing in the hilly regions as part of a broader multi-sectoral nutrition initiative. This initiative addresses the nutritional…
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“Madhyabindu Municipality Supports Farmers with Tractor Subsidies and Agricultural Initiatives”
The Madhyabindu Municipality in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Sustapurb) has given a 50% subsidy for transferring tractors to farmer groups and cooperatives. This means they are helping them with the cost of getting tractors. The Mayor of Madhyabindu Municipality, Bhim Lal Adhikari, said that this subsidy is for farmers who cultivate more than 20 bighas of land…
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Things you should know about Napier Grass || Krishi Vines ||
Napier grass is a perennial grass that resembles Sugarcane grass. It can produce green grass shoots within 4-5 years of planting. Compared to other grasses, it has a higher yield of green grass shoots and low production costs after the initial year of cultivation. This grass thrives in warm and temperate climates. It cannot tolerate…
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“Maize Production Expected to Drop by 30% in the District This Year.”
According to the Agricultural Knowledge Center in Chitwan, it is predicted that there will be a 30% decrease in maize production in the district this year. The main reasons for this decline are the long-lasting dry spells and high temperatures. The maize plants have dried up because there hasn’t been enough water for irrigation. The…
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“Relief for Farmers: Ministry Supports Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Bagmati Province”
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Bagmati Province has started giving help to farmers who suffered losses in agriculture. They have provided relief to eight farmers in KavrePalanchok. The ministry approved an amount of 5.46 million rupees for this relief. In the current year’s plan (2079-080), the province had allocated 30 million rupees…
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Gangaanarayan Shrestha – “We give agricultural subsidies to the entire community, not individuals”
Bagmati Province’s Internal Affairs and Law Minister Gangaanarayan Shrestha said that the government only gives agricultural subsidies to the entire community, not individuals. They want to solve agricultural problems and increase farming in the province. The minister announced plans to create specific areas for farming and generate jobs. They mentioned designating rice farming areas in…
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AFU Partners with Tuskegee University for Agricultural Education
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), located in Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, has recently partnered with Tuskegee University in the United States to enhance agricultural education. This initiative aims to improve teaching methodologies and research activities at AFU. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated substantial funding for the partnership, totaling approximately 5 million…
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IAAS INDIA to conduct Thrilling Conference on Millets: Transforming Food Systems and Climate Resilience
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023), recognizing the importance of these small-seeded grasses in global agriculture. Millets serve as vital cereal crops and grains for both animal feed and human consumption, with significant cultivation taking place in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa. Given…
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Academic Leaders Sensitization by AFU || Continuing Education Center
The Agriculture and Forestry University had successfully conducted a program called “Academic Leaders Sensitization on Basic Administrative and Financial Procedures” for newly appointed campus chiefs. The program, organized by the University’s Continuing Education Center, aims to improve the university’s academic standards. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Punya Prasad Regmi, inaugurated the three-day program…
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Downy Mildew of Crucifers || Peronospora parasitica || Crop Diseases and their management
Downy Mildew of Crucifers: This disease is found all over the world where crucifers are grown. It affects a wide range of hosts i.e. turnip, cauliflower, Sarson, radish, cabbage etc. Etiology: It is caused by the Peronospora parasitica, P. brassicae. The main difference with Downy Mildew of cucurbits is that it doesn’t form zoospores…
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Finance Minister Mahat Said: “We Enforce Ban Only After Foreigners Do, It Was Our Cultural Heritage”
Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, the Minister of Finance, has sparked a national discussion by urging larger nations to enforce a ban on marijuana cultivation in rural areas. During a recent appeal, he emphasized the need for assistance in order to deter such practices. In the event that aid is not provided, the Minister hinted at…
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Tragic Loss of Eight Spotted Deer Highlights Human-Wildlife Foraging Conflict || Manoj Sherpali || Krishi Vines
Eastern Nawalparasi | December 7A disturbing incident in the Matrubhumi Intermediate Community Forest has drawn renewed attention to the growing ecological pressures faced by wild herbivores in the Chure-Tarai landscape. Eight spotted deer (Axis axis) were found dead within the community forest-an alarming loss for local biodiversity and a reminder of the delicate balance between…
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TEM Empowers Students Through One-Day Entrepreneurship Training in Bharatpur || Krishi Vines
Bharatpur, Nov 21 – The Eco-Minions (TEM) successfully organized a one-day “Student Entrepreneurship Training” to enhance creativity, leadership, problem-solving skills, and business awareness among school students in Bharatpur. The training, held at Shree Durga Sheshkant Adhikari Secondary School, centered on Masyaura production and marketing, providing students with both theoretical insights and practical learning. Participants were…
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The Taste That Time Couldn’t Fade: Pokhreli Jetho Budho and Us – By Tribikram Dahal || Krishi Vines
Nepal is a land of cultural diversity. Food in Nepal has always been one of the most beautiful ways to connect with the culture reflecting heritage and identity. We, the 7th semester students of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan were assigned with the “Traditional Cuisine with Cultural Message” themed activity. So, for this, I…
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