Improving agriculture extension service Nepal’s vegetable sector holds great promise for generating employment and increasing the incomes of rural households. Vegetables are a major high-value crop in Nepal, contributing 9.7 per cent to the country’s GDP and providing subsistence to more... 10 Aug, 2020
Sustainable agriculture: Thinking beyond subsidies We can move towards the path of sustainability if the government and other stakeholders were to think beyond just subsidising inputs for the farmers and start planning big to bring innovative technologies Agriculture remains the mainstay of the... 14 Oct, 2019
Host plant resistance: Way to avoid agrochemicals In recent days, the host plant resistance mechanism - where the plant defends itself from pests - has proved most effective. It requires no skill in applying the technique, and no cash investment is required from the farmers Indiscriminate use of... 26 Aug, 2019
Pest management: Alternatives to chemicals In order to promote eco-friendly pest management in Nepal, the government has accorded high priority to it through its policies. There is good scope for producing plant-based pesticides, which may one day replace the need for chemical ones The plant... 31 Jul, 2019
Agricultural extension: Keeping up with the times Nepal’s constitution has ensured the production function to the local level and to some extent to the provinces, giving the centre the role of formulating acts, rules, regulation and international coordination Agricultural extension is the... 19 Jun, 2019
Good agricultural practices: The future of farming The EU is a lucrative market for Nepali tea, coffee and cardamom. Its strict regulations may affect the marketing of these products unless good agricultural practices are followed by the producers With the increasing per capita income, consumers... 22 May, 2019
Pesticide poisoning: Ways to deal with it Pesticide self-poisoning is a major contributor to global burden of suicide. Increased awareness among farmers and pesticide retailers about harm due to exposure to pesticides can be help reduce pesticide related morbidity and mortality Nepal is... 07 Aug, 2018
EDITORIAL: Pesticides kill One of the best ways to discourage overuse of pesticides is educating farmers about their negative impact on human health and environment Overuse of pesticides and harmful chemicals in fruits and vegetables has caused negative impact on human health,... 27 Feb, 2018
MoAD to control excessive pesticide use in veggies, fruits Kathmandu, February 25 In a bid to curb the increasing use of harmful chemicals and pesticides in fruits and vegetables, the government is preparing to determine the maximum residue limit of pesticides in vegetables and fruits soon. Following... 26 Feb, 2018
Risk of pesticide: Exercise caution The washing of the vegetables and fruits three times reduces the residue by 60-70% and dipping of agricultural produce in vinegar or salt for 15 minutes before cooking followed by thorough washing can reduce the residue by 70-80% With the pace of... 22 Aug, 2017
Phase II work on climate smart villages to begin next month Kathmandu, August 17 The government is preparing to begin second phase of work on developing climate smart villages by mid-September. According to Department of Environment, second phase work will begin in all 13 districts where first-phase work... Horoscopes 18 Aug, 2017
�SAsia needs to relook its agro practices� Kathmandu, March 23 Participants at a two-day workshop on validating the findings of ‘Strengthening the Role of SAARC in the Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in South Asia’ project today highlighted the need to adopt a technologically... 24 Mar, 2017
