'Collaboration with India can mitigate Nepal's food security concerns' Dr Doj Raj Khanal has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation from Kathmandu's bustling labs to the farmlands spread across Nepal. Kathmandu 08 Jan, 2025
National Examination Board releases schedule for SEE, Grade XII exams The National Examination Board of Nepal has released the schedule for Secondary Education Examination which is slated to commence from May 27 and Grade XII exams starting on June 9. Nepal 10 Mar, 2021
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
As unusual drought hits eastern Nepal, farmers migrate to get by AANGNA: Ravi Ale has worked the family’s two hectares of land in eastern Nepal since he was old enough to help his father. But after a lean harvest this year, and with his cash running out, he will leave next month to look for work in India,... Travel 10 Oct, 2018
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
Natural pest control: Art of mimicking nature The best strategies for pest management are based on ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth: a soil rich in organic matter, balanced nutrition, good plant population and a high diversity of plants attracting, repelling harmful insects and... 25 Jul, 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
