Do you know what really makes a farmer dance when it’s rice planting season? Yup, it’s rain. That magical moment when the sky opens up, and every drop is like nature saying, “Time to get planting.” It’s like getting a surprise guest at a party, but this guest brings life to the fields. Nothing makes…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reaffirmed expectations for a record-setting harvest in corn and soybean production, signaling tough times ahead for farmers as oversupply continues to depress global market prices. According to the USDA’s latest estimates, corn production is expected to hit 15.2 billion bushels, up by 17 million from the previous month, while…
In recent years, Nepal’s agriculture has faced many problems. Farmers are struggling with low productivity, outdated techniques, climate change impacts, and lack of proper support from the government. Despite these issues, our leaders, including the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister, often focus on attending international conferences and foreign programs. While speaking on global stages may…
Farmers are increasingly turning to high-moisture corn silage, such as earlage and snaplage, as a superior feed option for dairy cows and beef cattle. This method, which involves fermenting the entire corn ear, offers high energy density and easy digestibility, making it nearly as nutritious as dry grains. The use of silage bags to store…
Introduction For small-scale farmers in Nepal, especially in the Terai region where irrigation is crucial to agriculture, one of the biggest concerns is managing water resources. Smallholder farmers in Chitwan, which is renowned for its fertile soil and varied crop output, frequently clash with water scarcity and ineffective irrigation infrastructure, which reduce agricultural productivity. The…
IntroductionNepal relies heavily on agriculture, with more than 60% of its population depending on farming. The majority practice rain-fed agriculture, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Recent shifts in weather, such as inconsistent rainfall and more frequent flash floods, are beginning to disrupt traditional farming methods (Ministry of Agriculture Development, 2019; ICIMOD, 2021). These…
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…
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…
The Nepal Insurance Association has decided to start providing insurance for farmers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development will give some money to the insurance companies to help with this. They plan to start issuing the insurance policies in June or July. The Secretary-General of the Nepal Insurance Association, Ashok Kumar Khadka, shared this…
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…
