Why Plant Health Matters Plants are essential for life on Earth. They provide us with food, oxygen, medicine, and raw materials while playing a vital role in the health of our environment. But plants face many threats, including pests, diseases, and climate change, making it important for everyone to understand why plant health matters. This…
A total of 25 farmer groups in Nawalpur have started commercial onion farming with support from the Prime Minister’s Agriculture Modernization Project. The project, through its Implementation Unit in Nawalpur, has provided a budget and subsidies to encourage farmers to engage in large-scale onion cultivation. The farmer groups, located in Kawasoti, Madhyabindu, Hupsekot, and Bulingtar…
Humnath Lamichhane, a leading farmer from Pande Thok, Waling Municipality-5, has successfully sold oranges directly from his orchard this year. He made a deal with Akista Nepal Pvt. Ltd. in Kathmandu to purchase the oranges produced on his farm, which has significantly eased the process of selling them. This collaboration between Pitlek Kalika Agriculture Farm…
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – On September 21, 2024, the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) announced a partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to enhance climate-smart agriculture in Northern Nigeria. This initiative aims to improve food security for over 30,000 households in a region heavily impacted by climate change, conflict, and poverty. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
