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…
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…
Introduction Agriculture is the sector most directly exposed to climate variability, as temperature extremes, erratic rainfall, flooding, and drought reduce yields and destabilize food supply chains (Aryal et al., 2024). The FAO estimates that climate-induced shocks have already lowered productivity in regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, threatening food security for millions of smallholder…
Introduction Crop diversity refers to the variety of plant species used in agriculture and the genetic variation found within those species. It exists at two main levels: Between species and Within species. With the changing pattern of climate, it is threatening biodiversity through changing ecosystems, shrinking habitats of wild crops relatives, and by increasing the…
Nepal is an agricultural country consisting of about 30million population. Among 30 millions, about 60% of the population is engaged in agriculture. Nepal has diverse topography and climatic conditions and is home to a rich variety of crops and livestock as well as farming practices. This agricultural diversity is known as agrobiodiversity and it has…
Keyword: Agrobiodiversity, Climate Change, Policy, Resilience Introduction Agrobiodiversity refers to the variety of lives in the agricultural system resulting from natural selection and the careful selection and inventive development of farmers, holders and fishers. Agro biodiversity is the result of the interaction between the environment’s genetic resources and management system and practices used by…
Introduction Today as well, agriculture is the cornerstone of world food security, providing most of human demand for food, fibre and fuel. Aside from its central position in production, agriculture is also inextricably intertwined with biodiversity and ecosystem health and function. Agricultural landscapes are composed of an assemblage of heterogeneous other and plant species in…
On Friday, Shrawan 23, the Nepal Youth Red Cross Circle of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, successfully conducted an informative and practical training session on snake bite prevention and immediate first aid. The program was attended by over 88 enthusiastic participants, including students, volunteers, and trainers, who actively engaged in learning life-saving techniques and preventive…
Nepal’s journey in conservation has been filled with remarkable accomplishments. In recent years, the combined efforts have led to the doubled tiger populations and revived the number of the iconic one- horned rhinoceros. However, these successes are under threat from remaining challenges such as habitat loss, escalating huma-wildlife conflicts and always present danger of illegal…
The tragic death of Makuna, a wild elephant, in Sauraha has deeply saddened and concerned all of us. The incident occurred when a joint team of Chitwan National Park officials and the Nepal Army, deployed for park security, fired a shot to deter Makuna after it aggressively charged toward them. Unfortunately, the bullet struck and killed…
