Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC)
“Historic” release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal
High-zinc and climate-resilient varieties poised to boost production for farmers and nutrition for consumers.
How do I become a zero-till farmer?
New online training takes farmers and service providers though a visual journey on the use of conservation agriculture-based sustainable intensification methods.
Stripe rust hits wheat crop in Nepal
Source: Seed Quest (27 May 2020)
Nepal Agricultural Research Council and CIMMYT scientists suspect new races of stripe and leaf rust in the Nepal hills and terai in the recent 2020 wheat season.
Blast and rust forecast
New project to deliver wheat disease warnings directly to farmers’ phones in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Collective efforts to fight fall armyworm in Nepal
Stakeholders work together to strengthen systems for detecting, mitigating and managing the invasion of the destructive pest.
Ready for the seed sector
CIMMYT and partners revise Nepal’s seed science and technology curriculum, so university graduates are better equipped to join the industry’s work force.
Seed systems in Nepal are going digital
Digital seed information system will connect farmers to information and seed suppliers.
Nepal’s seed sector partners join forces to realize the National Seed Vision 2013-2025
Halfway into Nepal’s 12-year plan to boost seed systems, partners review progress and plan the best way to meet targets.
System uses plants to lure fall armyworm away from maize fields
Scientists in Nepal are evaluating push-pull cropping systems as a pest control method.
New digital maps to support soil fertility management in Nepal
The maps include information on soil PH, organic matter, total nitrogen, clay content and boron content.
CIMMYT projects working to enhance business agility of South Asian seed companies
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.
