Eastern Nawalparasi | December 7A disturbing incident in the Matrubhumi Intermediate Community Forest has drawn renewed attention to the growing ecological pressures faced by wild herbivores in the Chure-Tarai landscape. Eight spotted deer (Axis axis) were found dead within the community forest-an alarming loss for local biodiversity and a reminder of the delicate balance between…
Bharatpur, Nov 21 – The Eco-Minions (TEM) successfully organized a one-day “Student Entrepreneurship Training” to enhance creativity, leadership, problem-solving skills, and business awareness among school students in Bharatpur. The training, held at Shree Durga Sheshkant Adhikari Secondary School, centered on Masyaura production and marketing, providing students with both theoretical insights and practical learning. Participants were…
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 Crop diversity refers to the variety of plant species used in agriculture and the genetic variation found within those species. It exists at two main levels: Between species and Within species. With the changing pattern of climate, it is threatening biodiversity through changing ecosystems, shrinking habitats of wild crops relatives, and by increasing the…
Nepal is an agricultural country consisting of about 30million population. Among 30 millions, about 60% of the population is engaged in agriculture. Nepal has diverse topography and climatic conditions and is home to a rich variety of crops and livestock as well as farming practices. This agricultural diversity is known as agrobiodiversity and it has…
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…
Introduction Today as well, agriculture is the cornerstone of world food security, providing most of human demand for food, fibre and fuel. Aside from its central position in production, agriculture is also inextricably intertwined with biodiversity and ecosystem health and function. Agricultural landscapes are composed of an assemblage of heterogeneous other and plant species in…
IntroductionThe problems associated with climate change are becoming more widely recognized by governments, corporations, and the general people worldwide. While certain climate changes may have detrimental socioeconomic effects never seen before, others may have advantages if enough preparation and notice are given.Climate resilience denotes the ability to anticipate and reduce risk to climate variability and…
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…
