Nepal
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Building resilient and sustainable irrigation for food security in Nepal
A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.
Capturing a clearer picture
Researchers, extension services, partners and policymakers can better support feminization of agriculture processes in the Indo-Gangetic Plains through improved research and recommendations.
Cereal grain harvesting and post-harvest machinery in Nepal
National value chain study presents an overview of the country’s maize, wheat and rice harvesting equipment, from manufacturing and imports to farm-level service provision.
Hybrid seed production and marketing advances
Fostering private sector engagement to develop and scale locally-produced hybrids seeds in Nepal.
Hands-on experience in seed production
Postgraduate students visit a hybrid maize seed company as part of drive to enhance partnerships between Nepal’s agricultural universities and the seed industry.
Nepal launches digital soil map
Digital platform provides information that will help increase crop productivity and improve soil health.
Breaking Ground: Dyutiman Choudhary builds strong agribusinesses for sustainable economic growth
CIMMYT market development specialist works to strengthen the seed and fertilizer market systems and value chains in Nepal.
Breaking Ground: Gokul Paudel finds the best on-farm practices for South Asia
CIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.
“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.
Climate change adds to woes of lentil farmers in Nepal
Source: The Third Pole (25 Nov 2020)
Once a world leading lentil producer, Nepal is now having to import them as farmers struggle with low productivity and warmer, wetter weather.
Scientific opportunities and challenges
First meetings of the AGG Science and Technical Steering Committees generate insights and recommendations for optimizing breeding schemes.
Balanced fertilizer application boosts smallholder incomes
Precision nutrient management helps women farmers in Nepal increase crop yields and household incomes.
Power of data: To enhance food security
Source: The Himalayan Times (6 Nov 2020)
CIMMYT and Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development developed a digitally enabled seed information system so farmers have timely access to quality seed.
