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 Farmers are struggling with low productivity, outdated techniques, climate change impacts, and lack of proper support from the government.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…
Farmers are increasingly turning to high-moisture corn silage, such as earlage and snaplage, as a superior feed option for dairy cows and beef cattle. This method, which involves fermenting the entire corn ear, offers high energy density and easy digestibility, making it nearly as nutritious as dry grains. The use of silage bags to store…
Introduction For small-scale farmers in Nepal, especially in the Terai region where irrigation is crucial to agriculture, one of the biggest concerns is managing water resources. Smallholder farmers in Chitwan, which is renowned for its fertile soil and varied crop output, frequently clash with water scarcity and ineffective irrigation infrastructure, which reduce agricultural productivity. The…
IntroductionNepal relies heavily on agriculture, with more than 60% of its population depending on farming. The majority practice rain-fed agriculture, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Recent shifts in weather, such as inconsistent rainfall and more frequent flash floods, are beginning to disrupt traditional farming methods (Ministry of Agriculture Development, 2019; ICIMOD, 2021). These…
Farmers in Bhakimli, Beni Municipality-3, Myagdi, have initiated the district’s first commercial-scale cultivation of the Akabare (Dalle) variety of chili peppers. According to Sanjeev Bastola, the head of the Agricultural Knowledge Center Myagdi, both individual farmers and farmer collectives in Bhakimli are now engaged in the systematic cultivation of Akabare chilies. He highlighted the region’s…
