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AFU and International Partners Discuss Future Collaboration for Livestock Genetic Improvement || Krishi Vines
Chitwan, Nepal The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is exploring a potential collaboration with international partners to improve livestock genetics. In a recent discussion, representatives from AFU’s Directorate of Research and Extension (DoREX) Dr. Nirajan Bhattarai, met with the Director General of the Livestock Development Institute (LDI) in Ethiopia and Professor Mizeck Chagunda, Director and…
Makuna’s Death: A Stark Reminder of Nepal’s Human-Wildlife Conflict – By Amrit Poudel || Krishi Vines
The tragic death of Makuna, a wild elephant, in Sauraha has deeply saddened and concerned all of us. The incident occurred when a joint team of Chitwan National Park officials and the Nepal Army, deployed for park security, fired a shot to deter Makuna after it aggressively charged toward them. Unfortunately, the bullet struck and killed…
‘Entrepreneurial Experience through Agriculture-based Education’ in Bardibas // Krishi Vines
The college of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas, Mahotttari had organized the first Graduate Seminar 2025 on the theme ‘Entrepreneurial Experience through Agriculture-based Education’. The main motives of this seminar were to publicize the results of the research conducted by the students under the six-month long internship program in various districts of Madhesh province with the…
Khudo Mela : Promotion of Local Khudo (Molasses) || Krishi Vines
3rd Magh, 2081 In order to promote their local product, Khudo (sugarcane syrup), and to restore the tradition of Khudo production in Malepatan and Dhodbeshi, the residents of Pokhara-32 Malepatan arranged a Khudo Mela on 14 Poush, 2081 in collaboration with the Agricultural Development Bank. The demand for Malepatan Dhobhesi’s Khudo rises in Pokhara and…
Distribution of more than trillion agricultural subsidies in five years|| Krishi Vines
Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister Ramnath Adhikari recently shared that over the past five years, the Ministry has distributed a total of Rs. 1.07 trillion (1 trillion, 66 crore, 27 lakh, and 89 thousand rupees) in agricultural subsidies. These grants have been provided to agricultural cooperatives, groups, and farms from the fiscal year 2076/2077 to…
Rare Olive Keelback photographed in Nepal – Raj Adhikari || Krishi Vines
Body: Among more than 3000 species of snakes found around the globe, Nepal is a home to about 77 snake species belonging to the families Elapidae, Viperidae, Typhlopidae, Boidae, and Colubridae. Atretium schistosum is a non-venomous snake species belonging to the family Colubridae. Also known as Olive Keelback, it is native to South Asia and…
Nawalpur Farmers Unite for Commercial Onion Farming: Cash Prizes and Subsidies Drive Ambitionc || Krishi Vines
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…
“Agreement with Kathmandu Company Eases Orange Marketing for Syangja Farmer” || Krishi Vines
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…
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) to Host Farmers Fair || Krishi Vines
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Rampur, is gearing up to the host the “Agricultural Exhibition and Farmers Fairs” from December 14 to 18. This exciting event aims to help farmers improve their knowledge and skills while promoting innovation and collaboration in agriculture. pic: Google The fair will feature 135 stalls, providing a great opportunity for…
New Initiative Aims for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Northern Nigeria || Krishi Vines
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…
