Dyutiman Choudhary
Scaling Agricultural Innovation in Nepal: How CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact Program is Supporting the Transformation of Local Success into Systemic Change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In Nepal, CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact Program is turning maize innovations into large scale, climate resilient impact through strong partnerships and market driven change
Private sector support essential for agribusiness
Nutrition, health and food security
Seed company visit highlights the role private sector can play in accelerating agricultural transformation in Nepal.
Seed systems in Nepal are going digital
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Digital seed information system will connect farmers to information and seed suppliers.
Improved access to finance can boost seed business in Nepal
Innovations
The Nepal Seed and Fertilizer (NSAF) project is expanding its support to include finance, working with commercial banks to develop and expand access to innovative financial products for seed companies.
Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers measure up
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Briquetted urea and polymer-coated urea more efficient as maize fertilizers than regular urea, researchers in Nepal find.
CIMMYT projects working to enhance business agility of South Asian seed companies
Capacity development
Lack of availability of start-up working capital, business incentives in the sector, new technologies and required technical expertise limit the current seed value chain in Nepal.