Upendra Bhusal

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

Title: “Bajura Municipality Introduces Agricultural Ambulance Operation”

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….

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goat

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

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…

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USAID Collab with AFU

AFU Partners with Tuskegee University for Agricultural Education

Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), located in Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, has recently partnered with Tuskegee University in the United States to enhance agricultural education. This initiative aims to improve teaching methodologies and research activities at AFU. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated substantial funding for the partnership, totaling approximately 5 million…

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dragon fruits

Dragon Fruit Farmers Seek Markets Middle of Rising Interest || Krishi Vines

Farmers are becoming increasingly interested in growing dragon fruit, but there aren’t many markets to sell their harvest. The Dragon Fruit Product Association of Koshi Province recently planned a state-level conference to address this problem. They brought the government’s attention to the problem by highlighting that locally grown dragon fruit cannot find a market. Farmers…

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new rdf

NARC, updated specific RDF for Rice, Wheat and Maize || 2023

Introduction: An innovative and updated site-specific recommended nutrient dose (RDF) method should implement to grow rice, maize, and wheat, marking a significant advancement in Nepal’s agricultural industry. This ground-breaking strategy aims to transform farming methods, maximize crop yields, and guarantee nationwide sustainable agricultural growth. Optimizing Nutrient Management: Recognizing the crucial role that nutrients play in…

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desert locusts

“Managing Locust Swarms: Sustainable Approach Revealed to Protect Wildlife and Human Health”

According to recent studies in agronomy, conventional insecticides caused harm to regional bird and honeybee populations during a recent locust outbreak in the Horn of Africa. But Somalia chose a remedy that can control swarms while safeguarding human health and wildlife. The findings point to a strategy for locust management that is sustainable.  According to…

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Academic Leaders Sensitization by AFU || Continuing Education Center

The Agriculture and Forestry University had successfully conducted a program called “Academic Leaders Sensitization on Basic Administrative and Financial Procedures” for newly appointed campus chiefs. The program, organized by the University’s Continuing Education Center, aims to improve the university’s academic standards. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Punya Prasad Regmi, inaugurated the three-day program…

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