What exactly is organic farming, and why should you care? In a world grappling with climate change and increasing health concerns, organic farming offers a beacon of hope. It’s not just about avoiding pesticides; it’s a holistic approach to agriculture that promotes soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable practices. Whether you’re a health-conscious consumer or an…
Climate Change and Food Security One of the primary ways that climate change impacts food security, especially among vulnerable populations and in developing countries, is through its direct and indirect effects on agricultural systems. The report outlines the most important ways climate change impacts global food security, including: Worsening of Extreme Weather Events: Increased global…
IntroductionAgrobiodiversity, defined as the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms essential for sustaining agricultural ecosystems is vital for resilience against environmental changes, food security, and ecological balance (FAO, 2020). Nepal, with its diverse ecosystems and rich cultural heritage, is home to a variety of traditional farming practices that play a critical role in preserving agrobiodiversity….
Introduction: Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable food systems depend on agrobiodiversity, or the genetic diversity of the plants, animals, and microbes utilized in agriculture. It includes all the different kinds of plants, animals, and other living things…
Urban Agriculture or farming includes production, distribution and consumption of food within the limitations of metropolitan areas. As the boundary between countryside and city is ambiguous and shifting, the metropolitan area includes both urban and peri-urban spaces. It is known to everyone that urban populations are continuously rising, and cities are facing increasing challenges to…
Abstract Nepal, a largely agricultural nation, faces the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, with agriculture contributing to its carbon footprint. However, by adopting sustainable farming practices that promote agro biodiversity, the country can mitigate carbon emissions while enhancing resilience to climate impacts. Sustainable agriculture such as agroforestry, organic farming, and conservation tillage can…
Introduction Nepal, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, faces significant challenges due to climate change. With a largely agrarian economy and a substantial portion of its population dependent on agriculture, the country is particularly vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency of natural disasters like floods…
Nepal’s agricultural landscape is rich and diverse, shaped by its diverse topography and climate, which ranges from the subtropical Terai plains to the temperate hills and frigid mountain regions. Over the centuries, farmers have grown a diverse range of traditional crop varieties that are uniquely suited to these micro-environments. These crops are more than just…
Vermicompost, is a mixture of bedding materials, vermicast, and decomposing vegetable or food waste that is produced by utilizing different species of worms, primarily earthworms, throughout the decomposition process. Vermiculture is the raising of worms for this purpose; the process is vermicomposting. An eco-friendly, low-tech method for handling organic waste is called vermicomposting(Wachob et al.,…
Agriculture is a central cohesive source of support and stability for the economy of Nepal, which provides livelihood to more than 60% of the population. But still Nepal is no exception to the Agricultural Land Abandonment trend, which has emerged as one of the most serious threats to agriculture, biodiversity loss & food security. The…
