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…
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…
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…
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Rampur, is gearing up to the host the “Agricultural Exhibition and Farmers Fairs” from December 14 to 18. This exciting event aims to help farmers improve their knowledge and skills while promoting innovation and collaboration in agriculture. pic: Google The fair will feature 135 stalls, providing a great opportunity for…
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…
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…
