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…
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,…
In a commendable effort to raise awareness about snakebite identification and management, two dedicated students from the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda, Mahima Paudyal and Nischal Bhatta, organized an informative session at Sramik Secondary School. The program, held on the 29th of Asar, proved to be highly beneficial for the 35 attending students from classes 7…
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…
The Madhyabindu Municipality in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Sustapurb) has given a 50% subsidy for transferring tractors to farmer groups and cooperatives. This means they are helping them with the cost of getting tractors. The Mayor of Madhyabindu Municipality, Bhim Lal Adhikari, said that this subsidy is for farmers who cultivate more than 20 bighas of land…
Napier grass is a perennial grass that resembles Sugarcane grass. It can produce green grass shoots within 4-5 years of planting. Compared to other grasses, it has a higher yield of green grass shoots and low production costs after the initial year of cultivation. This grass thrives in warm and temperate climates. It cannot tolerate…
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…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Bagmati Province has started giving help to farmers who suffered losses in agriculture. They have provided relief to eight farmers in KavrePalanchok. The ministry approved an amount of 5.46 million rupees for this relief. In the current year’s plan (2079-080), the province had allocated 30 million rupees…
Bagmati Province’s Internal Affairs and Law Minister Gangaanarayan Shrestha said that the government only gives agricultural subsidies to the entire community, not individuals. They want to solve agricultural problems and increase farming in the province. The minister announced plans to create specific areas for farming and generate jobs. They mentioned designating rice farming areas in…
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…
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023), recognizing the importance of these small-seeded grasses in global agriculture. Millets serve as vital cereal crops and grains for both animal feed and human consumption, with significant cultivation taking place in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa. Given…
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…
Downy Mildew of Crucifers: This disease is found all over the world where crucifers are grown. It affects a wide range of hosts i.e. turnip, cauliflower, Sarson, radish, cabbage etc. Etiology: It is caused by the Peronospora parasitica, P. brassicae. The main difference with Downy Mildew of cucurbits is that it doesn’t form zoospores…
Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, the Minister of Finance, has sparked a national discussion by urging larger nations to enforce a ban on marijuana cultivation in rural areas. During a recent appeal, he emphasized the need for assistance in order to deter such practices. In the event that aid is not provided, the Minister hinted at…
Nepal’s biggest economic problem is right on our dinner plates. Look at the numbers from the Department of Customs: Nepal recently hit a shocking 1.268 trillion NPR trade deficit in just nine months. We live in a country built on farming, yet we spend billions of rupees importing everyday items like cooking oil, vegetables, and…
Dynamic Public Library officially commenced the “DPL Conclave 2026” on May 9, 2026 (Baisakh 26, 2082), bringing together educators, youth leaders, social activists, and community representatives for a two-day gathering in Hetauda. The conclave, which will continue until May 10, 2026 (Baisakh 27, 2082), is being organized with the objective of strengthening the culture of…
For decades, the Ministry of Agriculture in Singha Durbar has been a revolving door of political appointments. From 2018 to 2026, we have seen over 12 different Ministers take the oath. If you do the math, that is an average of one new Minister every 8 months. How can a sector that depends on long-term…
For decades, every politician in Nepal has stood behind a podium and recited the same tired script: “Agriculture is the backbone of our economy.” They throw out the big numbers – how it employs 60.4% of our people and contributes about 24% to our GDP – to make it sound like the sector is a…
In a small village tucked between green hills, there lived a young man named Sameer. Every morning, Sameer watched the older men in his village work from sunrise to sunset. They walked behind heavy oxen, their backs aching and their faces burnt by the sun. Despite all their hard work, they remained poor. The soil…
Once a defining presence in the skies of South Asia, the White-rumped vulture soared in vast numbers, and its immense flocks silently performed one of nature’s most efficient clean-up roles. In a dramatic ecological collapse, this once-dominant scavenger declined by over 95% within a few decades, bringing it to the edge of extinction. White-rumped vulture (Gyps…
Eastern Nawalparasi | December 7A disturbing incident in the Matrubhumi Intermediate Community Forest has drawn renewed attention to the growing ecological pressures faced by wild herbivores in the Chure-Tarai landscape. Eight spotted deer (Axis axis) were found dead within the community forest-an alarming loss for local biodiversity and a reminder of the delicate balance between…
Bharatpur, Nov 21 – The Eco-Minions (TEM) successfully organized a one-day “Student Entrepreneurship Training” to enhance creativity, leadership, problem-solving skills, and business awareness among school students in Bharatpur. The training, held at Shree Durga Sheshkant Adhikari Secondary School, centered on Masyaura production and marketing, providing students with both theoretical insights and practical learning. Participants were…
Nepal is a land of cultural diversity. Food in Nepal has always been one of the most beautiful ways to connect with the culture reflecting heritage and identity. We, the 7th semester students of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan were assigned with the “Traditional Cuisine with Cultural Message” themed activity. So, for this, I…
Introduction Agriculture is the sector most directly exposed to climate variability, as temperature extremes, erratic rainfall, flooding, and drought reduce yields and destabilize food supply chains (Aryal et al., 2024). The FAO estimates that climate-induced shocks have already lowered productivity in regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, threatening food security for millions of smallholder…
