Nepal, a country rich in natural resources, faces countless damages from natural disasters. During the monsoon season, floods, landslides, and forest fires caused by excessive flows of rivers like the Rapti and Koshi inundate human settlements and farmland, resulting in significant losses every year. The issues related to these natural disasters are exacerbated by climate…
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…
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 are becoming increasingly interested in growing dragon fruit, but there aren’t many markets to sell their harvest. The Dragon Fruit Product Association of Koshi Province recently planned a state-level conference to address this problem. They brought the government’s attention to the problem by highlighting that locally grown dragon fruit cannot find a market. Farmers…
