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…
Some people choose an easy path in life, but others look for adventure and challenge. Raj Adhikari from Nawalparasi West, Nepal, is one of those people who dared to follow his dreams. His inspiring journey from studying agriculture to becoming a successful photojournalist shows how passion and hard work can lead to extraordinary achievements. Raj…
Five years ago, after taking the entrance exam for Agriculture and Forestry University in 2076 BS, I enrolled in Rolpa with a very heavy heart. In Poush (mid-December to mid-January), we completed the enrollment process, and in Magh (mid-January to mid-February), we received news that classes would soon begin. With our belongings packed, we headed…
In recent years, Nepal’s agriculture has faced many problems. Farmers are struggling with low productivity, outdated techniques, climate change impacts, and lack of proper support from the government. Despite these issues, our leaders, including the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister, often focus on attending international conferences and foreign programs. While speaking on global stages may…
