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 Nepal is a small but ecologically diverse country, stretching from 60 meters above sea level in the Terai to the towering peaks of the Himalayas over 8,000 meters. This unique topography and climatic variation have made the nation a global hotspot of agrobiodiversity — the variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms that…
Keyword: Agrobiodiversity, Climate Change, Policy, Resilience Introduction Agrobiodiversity refers to the variety of lives in the agricultural system resulting from natural selection and the careful selection and inventive development of farmers, holders and fishers. Agro biodiversity is the result of the interaction between the environment’s genetic resources and management system and practices used by…
Preparations are underway for the much-anticipated National Congress 2025, scheduled to be held from October 13 to 16, 2025, at the College of Natural Resource Management (CNRM), Sindhuli. Organized by IAAS Nepal Local Committee Sindhuli, this four-day mega event will run under the central theme “From Policies to Progress: Advancing Agriculture through Innovation.” The Congress…
The IAAS Scientific Event 2025, an international academic gathering of students, researchers, and agricultural practitioners, is set to take place from August 30 to September 1 at the Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. The event is jointly organized by the IAAS Nepal Local Committee, AFU and the Food and Agriculture Youth Institute…
On Friday, Shrawan 23, the Nepal Youth Red Cross Circle of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, successfully conducted an informative and practical training session on snake bite prevention and immediate first aid. The program was attended by over 88 enthusiastic participants, including students, volunteers, and trainers, who actively engaged in learning life-saving techniques and preventive…
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…
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…
Oh, Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), how far you’ve fallen! Once a beacon of knowledge, you now resemble a ghost town where the only thing growing is frustration. In a twist of irony, the pursuit of education has been halted by the very forces meant to support it student politics. Let’s take a moment to…
