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Things you should know about Napier Grass || Krishi Vines ||
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…
“Nepal Insurance Association Initiates Agricultural Insurance for Farmers”
The Nepal Insurance Association has decided to start providing insurance for farmers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development will give some money to the insurance companies to help with this. They plan to start issuing the insurance policies in June or July. The Secretary-General of the Nepal Insurance Association, Ashok Kumar Khadka, shared this…
“Maize Production Expected to Drop by 30% in the District This Year.”
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…
“Relief for Farmers: Ministry Supports Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Bagmati Province”
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…
Gangaanarayan Shrestha – “We give agricultural subsidies to the entire community, not individuals”
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…
Karnali Province Allocate NPR 11 Crore 97 Lakh for Agricultural Loan Interest Subsidy
Karnali Province Allocate NPR 11 Crore 97 Lakh for Agricultural Loan Interest Subsidy
Bandipur Rural Municipality Provides Free Guns to Farmers to Combat Monkey Menace
Bandipur Rural Municipality has distributed 30 free guns to the farmers affected by monkeys in Bandipur. Under the rural municipality, the distribution of firearms to 14 farmers of large cardamom in the first phase was carried out. According to the spokesperson of the rural municipality, Shiv Kumar Shrestha, the gun for scaring monkeys is very…
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…
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…
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…
