Upendra Bhusal

Emerging Plant Pathogens in Nepal: What Farmers Need to Know – By Upendra Bhusal || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202407 mins

Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of Nepal’s economy, providing livelihoods for about two-thirds of the population. However, the emergence of new plant pathogens threatens crop health and food security. Understanding these pathogens, their potential impacts, and management strategies is crucial for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. Recent Discoveries of Emerging Pathogens Recent research has highlighted several…

Raj Adhikari’s Photography Shines at The BEAT Exhibition: Jumla’s Culture Captured in São Paulo || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalOctober 24, 202402 mins

A photograph of a woman from Jumla, wearing traditional Nepali clothes, was displayed at The BEAT Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, from October 9 to 19. This exhibition, organized by Artillimix at Ecoz Studio, featured 53 pieces from artists and photographers from 24 countries. The photo was taken by Raj Adhikari, a wildlife photographer and…

Research Trends on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Climate Change – By Upendra Bhusal || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalOctober 22, 2024012 mins

Abstract Agrobiodiversity, the variety and variability of animals, plants, and microorganisms used directly or indirectly for food and agriculture, is vital for ecosystem resilience and food security. Climate change, however, threatens this diversity, posing significant risks to global food production and sustainability. This article reviews current research trends on agrobiodiversity conservation in the context of…

How Monoculture is Threatening Agrobiodiversity and Our Future ? – By Upendra Bhusal || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalOctober 17, 2024October 22, 2024011 mins

Introduction In fields across the world, a quiet but dangerous trend is spreading. As far as the eye can see, rows upon rows of identical crops dominate the landscape—fields of corn, wheat, rice, or soybeans stretch endlessly. This practice, known as monoculture, involves growing the same crop year after year on the same land. While…

Bhakimli Farmers Launch Commercial Akabare Chilli Farming – By Upendra Bhusal || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalOctober 8, 2024October 22, 202403 mins

Farmers in Bhakimli, Beni Municipality-3, Myagdi, have initiated the district’s first commercial-scale cultivation of the Akabare (Dalle) variety of chili peppers. According to Sanjeev Bastola, the head of the Agricultural Knowledge Center Myagdi, both individual farmers and farmer collectives in Bhakimli are now engaged in the systematic cultivation of Akabare chilies. He highlighted the region’s…

Details Study of Lumpy Skin Disease || Krishi Vines

Upendra BhusalJuly 26, 2023February 1, 2025011 mins

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…

LC Lamjung to Host – NExCO 2023 | IAAS Nepal

Upendra BhusalJuly 18, 2023October 22, 202404 mins

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,…

Bajura Municipality has started operating an agricultural ambulance to facilitate transportation in the area.

Title: “Bajura Municipality Introduces Agricultural Ambulance Operation”

Upendra BhusalJuly 9, 2023October 22, 202403 mins

Explanation: Bajura Municipality is now using something called an “agricultural ambulance” to help farmers. Before this, many farmers in Bajura couldn’t take their crops to the market because there was no transportation available. But now, the municipality has started this special service to transport different vegetables and crops from the farmers’ fields to the market….

Goat Distribution Program Empowers Chepang Families in Chitwan’s Kalika Municipality

Upendra BhusalJune 24, 2023October 22, 202404 mins

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…

“Maize Production Expected to Drop by 30% in the District This Year.”

Upendra BhusalJune 20, 2023October 22, 202402 mins

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…