Introduction About 80% of the Nepalese population depend on agriculture for their livelihood, which is based on a rich diversity of useful species. The diversity of livestock (both improved and indigenous breeds) also plays a major role in contributing to the well-being of Nepalese communities. Agrobiodiversity, which is a vital sub-set of biodiversity playing a…

1. Introduction to Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) 1.1 Definition of CSA Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) A model that connects directly with consumers. By purchasing a share of the harvest season upfront, community members support local farms and, in return, receive fresh produce throughout the growing season. This unique approach helps reduce the risks farmers face while fostering…

Introduction: Understanding the climate change The long-term shifts in temperature and weather pattern is termed as climate change. The change can be natural due to disasters or artificial due to deforestation, unplanned urbanization, industrialization. Burning of fossil fuels generates a huge amount of greenhouse emissions that traps the sun rays causing the increase in temperature….

Climate Change and Food Security One of the primary ways that climate change impacts food security, especially among vulnerable populations and in developing countries, is through its direct and indirect effects on agricultural systems. The report outlines the most important ways climate change impacts global food security, including: Worsening of Extreme Weather Events: Increased global…

Introduction: Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable food systems depend on agrobiodiversity, or the genetic diversity of the plants, animals, and microbes utilized in agriculture. It includes all the different kinds of plants, animals, and other living things…

Urban Agriculture or farming includes production, distribution and consumption of food within the limitations of metropolitan areas. As the boundary between countryside and city is ambiguous and shifting, the metropolitan area includes both urban and peri-urban spaces. It is known to everyone that urban populations are continuously rising, and cities are facing increasing challenges to…

Introduction Nepal, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, faces significant challenges due to climate change. With a largely agrarian economy and a substantial portion of its population dependent on agriculture, the country is particularly vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency of natural disasters like floods…