Nepal

For more information, contact CIMMYT’s Nepal office.

Blogs

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Success stories witnessed in India, Pakistan, and Nepal underscore the transformative potential of this approach, offering a beacon of hope for agricultural communities in South Asia and beyond.

Blogs

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

CIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.

News

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NARC and CIMMYT prioritize food security and technology adoption to transform agriculture in Nepal.

In the media

tag icon Capacity development

Source: Khabarhub (10 Dec 2023)

Nepal and CIMMYT sign 10-year pact to improve agriculture, focusing on improved production and markets.

Blogs

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Energized linkages with grain buyers through the Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project have farmers planning to expand maize cropping.

Blogs

tag icon Capacity development

Soil fertility management and improved practices for rice production were emphasized with technicians who work directly with farmers to raise yields, income, and household-level food and nutrition security.

Features

tag icon Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

Women farmers in Nepal are increasing their income and leading positive change in their communities through capacity building programs in mechanization and post-harvest management.

News

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Sieglinde Snapp’s visit strengthens CIMMYT’s commitment to sustainable agriculture. NSSRC and NARC acknowledge the transformative impact and express hopes for ongoing collaboration.

In the media

tag icon Capacity development

Source: The Kathmandu Post (10 Oct 2023)

In Nepal, the collaboration between IWMI, CIMMYT, and local governments thus opened a promising path toward sustainable agricultural development, where the enthusiasm and involvement of farmers became the cornerstone of progress and innovation.

In the media

tag icon Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

Source: The Kathmandu Post (25 Sep 2023)

The International Water Management Institute and CIMMYT conducted research on Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS), including innovations in six potential areas that are urgently needed to transform agricultural practices.

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