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Climate Change and Agrobiodiversity in Nepal – By Ashok Sapkota || Krishi Vines
Introduction Nepal, a country rich in cultural and biological diversity, faces significant challenges due to climate change. With its varied topography, ranging from the lowland Terai plains to the towering Himalayas, Nepal’s agricultural systems are diverse but highly vulnerable to climatic shifts. Agrobiodiversity—the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms that contribute to agricultural production—is crucial…
Conservation Strategies for Agrobiodiversity: Traditional Knowledge vs. Modern Practices – By Krishna Budha || Krishi Vines
Introduction Agrobiodiversity, or agricultural biodiversity, refers to the variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms that are directly or indirectly involved in food and agriculture. It includes the diversity of species used in agriculture, such as crops, livestock, and their wild relatives, as well as the ecosystems in which they are cultivated. Agrobiodiversity is…
Impact of Climate Change on Agrobiodiversity in Bhaktapur, Nepal: Challenges and Adaptive Strategies – By Nisha Lamichhane || Krishi Vines
Introduction Bhaktapur, an ancient city in Nepal renowned for its cultural heritage, is also home to diverse agricultural practices deeply embedded in the region’s history. For centuries, farmers in Bhaktapur have cultivated a wide range of crops, including rice, maize, and vegetables, contributing to the agrobiodiversity that sustains the local community. However, climate change poses…
Biodiversity and Human Health: The Connection We Can’t Ignore – By Bandana Shah || Krishi Vines
Biodiversity the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms—is essential for the health of our ecosystems. But what is often overlooked is the profound impact biodiversity has on human health. The intricate relationships between the natural world and our well-being are undeniable, shaping everything from the air we breathe to the food…
Agroforestry: A Biodiversity-Boosting Farming Practice in Nepal – By Mahesh Dhakal || Krishi Vines
Agroforestry, which involves combining trees, shrubs, crops, and livestock into a single system, is becoming an important technique for increasing biodiversity and supporting sustainable farming. This approach has the potential to address important environmental issues such as deforestation, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss in Nepal, where agriculture is the foundation of rural lives. Agroforestry is…
Local Food Systems: A Pathway to Biodiversity Preservation – By Pratik Kafle || Krishi Vines
Introduction In a world where industrial agriculture dominates, the charm and significance of local food systems are often overlooked. Yet, these systems are not just about fresh produce; they are vital for preserving biodiversity and ensuring food security. As we delve into the intricate relationship between local food systems and biodiversity, we will focus on…
Traditional Farming Practices for Climate Resilience in Nepal – By Neha Agrawal || Krishi Vines
Introduction Nepal is a beautiful natural agricultural country. But there is no doubt that Nepal cannot escape the rapidly increasing influence of climate variability and change. Nepal is one of the most vulnerable nations in terms of climate change (IPCC report 2022). Agriculture is among the highly sensitive systems influenced by climate change. In recent…
Roof Catchment Systems: A Drought Mitigation Strategy in Khairekot, Syangja – By Susmita Pokhrel || Krishi Vines
Like many other regions of Nepal, Syangja is experiencing a growing water shortage as a result of protracted droughts and erratic rainfall patterns that are made worse by climate change. Numerous rural people’ livelihoods are in jeopardy as a result of the substantial effects this has had on agricultural and daily water use. The residents…
On farm conservation of Agro Biodiversity through Community Seed Bank: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Climate Resilient Local Crop Varieties – By Soniya Thapa || Krishi Vines
Agrobiodiversity is a subset of biodiversity that encompasses all aspects of food and agricultural diversity, as well as agriculture ecosystems. Agrobiodiversity being the base of food production and food security has been disappearing at an alarming rate. Overexploitation of the natural environment, climate change, human-induced pollution, habitat destruction, invasive alien species, monoculture, high reliance on…
Reviving Traditional Farming Systems: A Pathway to Enhancing Agrobiodiversity – By Poshan Raj Adhikari || Krishi Vines
1. Introduction Traditional farming systems have long supported agricultural diversity and resilience, playing a key role in maintaining agrobiodiversity the variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms essential for food and agriculture. These systems integrate diverse species and cropping methods suited to local climates. However, the shift towards industrial agriculture has led to the…
