Role Of Urban Agrobiodiversity In Sustainable City Planning Along With Integration Of Local Varieties – By Barsha Paudel || Krishi Vines

Cities are becoming more and more acknowledged as essential locations for the protection of biodiversity as global urbanization picks up speed. Sustainable cities are largely dependent on urban agrobiodiversity, which is the range of crops, animals, and ecosystems that are a part of urban agriculture. It expresses cultural legacy, increases resistance to environmental problems, improves…

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Agrobiodiversity conservation through local innovation and practices in Nepal – By Sulochana Bhandari || Krishi Vines

Introduction  In Nepal, the term “agrobiodiversity” refers to the range and diversity of flora, fauna, and microbes that are either directly or indirectly utilized for agriculture, food production, and subsistence. With a geography that varies from the lowland Terai to the Himalayan mountains, Nepal provides a rich and distinctive biodiversity that is conducive to a…

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Saving seeds: How Farmer Preserve Agrobiodiversity for the Future – By Sujata Pandey || Krishi Vines

In the face of climate change and mounting food security concerns, an ancient technique is gaining popularity again: seed saving. Farmers have been handing along agricultural legacy from generation to generation for millennia by carefully selecting and preserving seeds from their greatest crops. In addition to guaranteeing a steady supply of food, this age-old custom…

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Impact of change of biodiversity on agriculture in Nepal – By Sundar Adhikari || Krishi Vines

Changes in biodiversity significantly impact agriculture in Nepal, where farming is closely connected to the country’s ecosystems. Nepal’s landscape, from the lowland Terai plains to the Himalayan mountains, supports a rich variety of species that influence agricultural productivity. Here’s how shifts in biodiversity affect farming: 1. Decline of Pollinators Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other…

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Safeguarding Wetlands for Conserving Biodiversity of Nepal – By Swikriti Panthi || Krishi Vines

INTRODUCTION According to RCS (2019), wetlands are defined globally as those regions that are continuously or periodically submerged in water up to a maximum depth of six meters. Nepal’s wetland hosts 42 globally threatened species (IUCN red list 2002) and are valuable from an economic, ecological, aesthetic, sociocultural, and religious standpoint. They are found in…

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Impact of Climate Change on Agro-Biodiversity in Nepal – By Samraksha Ghimire || Krishi Vines

Introduction Nepal, with its diverse topography and climate, hosts a rich array of agro-biodiversity. This diversity includes various crops, livestock, and traditional farming practices that have evolved over centuries. However, climate change poses significant threats to this invaluable resource. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events jeopardize agricultural productivity and…

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How Monoculture is Threatening Agrobiodiversity and Our Future ? – By Upendra Bhusal || Krishi Vines

Introduction In fields across the world, a quiet but dangerous trend is spreading. As far as the eye can see, rows upon rows of identical crops dominate the landscape—fields of corn, wheat, rice, or soybeans stretch endlessly. This practice, known as monoculture, involves growing the same crop year after year on the same land. While…

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Veterinary Students Lead Waste Warriors to Victory at WFF Transformative Research Challenge 2024 || Krishi Vines

The Waste Warriors team, composed entirely of veterinary students and young professionals, has emerged as one of the winners in the Food Loss and Waste category at the prestigious World Food Forum’s Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) 2024. Their innovative proposal, titled “Opportunities and Constraints to Surplus Food Store Implementation,” captured the attention of experts and…

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Record Corn and Soybean Yields Bring Financial Struggles for Farmers – By Shreya KC || Krishi Vines

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reaffirmed expectations for a record-setting harvest in corn and soybean production, signaling tough times ahead for farmers as oversupply continues to depress global market prices. According to the USDA’s latest estimates, corn production is expected to hit 15.2 billion bushels, up by 17 million from the previous month, while…

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