EDITORIAL: Give them work The unemployment problem is an outcome of the government’s inaction for decades to develop the productive sectors As elsewhere, Nepal’s economy is also likely to take an almighty hit in the face of the fast-spreading coronavirus that has claimed... 11 Mar, 2020
EDITORIAL: Coffee farming We cannot reap benefits from the coffee business unless we start growing it on a large scale and attract the private sector in it Given its suitable climatic condition, Nepal holds huge potential for coffee farming, especially in the hilly districts.... 04 Jul, 2019
EDITORIAL: Brewing success While farmers can brew success with coffee cultivation, the country can earn foreign currency by exporting these humble beans Nepal is a tea drinking country. However, for many in urban centres, coffee is a daily fix. But many of us still are unaware... 05 Apr, 2018
EDITORIAL: Huge potential Minimum support price for coffee must be declared in advance every year to allay farmers’ fear that they will be cheated by middlemen Around 30 years ago, the late King Birendra visited Aapchaur, Gulmi where he encouraged farmers to grow Arabica and... 14 Nov, 2016
Climate changes take heavy toll on Ugandan coffee farmers KASESE: Luka Kinyere felt the wet, dark volcanic soil in his calloused palm, thankful for the rain that was falling again after a dry spell. Although the coffee plants in his plantation were turning green, dry conditions had doomed his chances... Women 25 Nov, 2015
Climate change hits small tea, coffee growers worldwide LONDON: Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of small-scale tea and coffee farmers in some of the world’s poorest countries, according to a three-year research project by Fairtrade drinks producer Cafedirect. Research... 11 Oct, 2009
Production of coffee rises in Baglung Baglung, May 24:Coffee production in Baglung district saw a five-fold rise this year in comparison to the last year’s production. According to the district agriculture development office, the significant rise in coffee production was recorded after... 24 May, 2008
Starbucks in fair trade row London, January 29:A campaign by Ethiopia to get a fair price for its coffee — some of the world’s finest — kicks off in London today as a spokesman for the east African country’s impoverished coffee growers meets British prime minister.The... 29 Jan, 2007
Net innovators to be recognised for e-creativity Bangalore, April 17:Innovators in cyberspace who add wealth to websites and other media with their creativity have a chance for recognition as the race is on for yet another edition of India’s ‘e-content’ awards.Launched in October 2004, the... 17 Apr, 2006
