Nepal
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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.
Overcoming gender gaps in rural mechanization
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
A new publication details current gender gaps in rural mechanization in Bangladesh, and outlines plans to overcome these challenges.
Local businesses boost farmer access to quality seed in Nepal
Capacity development
The Nepal Seed and Fertilizer project is working with seed companies to build their capacity for both seed production and distribution.
How smarter financing can boost Nepal’s seed sector
Innovations
Nepal’s push to grow its seed sector is expanding to banking, with new financial measures expected to benefit seed companies across the country.
New USAID seed and fertilizer initiative launched in Nepal
Innovations
Nepal will benefit from a new project that will strengthen the country’s seed and fertilizer sectors, boost farmer income and increase the country’s food security.
Project to boost Nepal’s seed sector meets to discuss a way forward
Nutrition, health and food security
Eleven seed companies shared progress and lessons learned in enhancing Nepal’s seed sector during a recent meeting held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Researchers set new climate services strategy in Bangladesh
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Scientists from across South and Southeast Asia launched a new agenda earlier this week to boost community involvement in developing climate information and extension messaging services across the region.
Wheat forum builds partnerships for sustainable intensification in Nepal
Capacity development
The Government of Nepal recently endorsed a new twenty-year agriculture development strategy that charts a progressive course of action to revitalize agriculture as an engine for economic growth and domestic food security.
Entrepreneurship increases youth employment in Nepal
Capacity development
CSISA partnership with a young entrepreneur in Nepal helps keep other youths involved in Agriculture.
Sales boost seed sector growth in Nepal
Capacity development
Four Nepalese seed companies are showing signs of significant growth, with seed sales increasing nearly 60 percent since 2014.
Breaking Ground: David Guerena transfers world-class science to smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
David Guerena recently joined CIMMYT as soil scientist-systems agronomist, he leads soils/nutrient management activities in Nepal.
Small machinery provides affordable options for women farmers in Nepal
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Small-scale mechanization is becoming more important on farms in Nepal as young people, particularly men, migrate away from rural areas in large numbers.
Rebuilding farmer livelihoods in earthquake-hit Nepal
Capacity development
CSISA’s Earthquake Recovery Support Program has helped more than 40,000 farmers in earthquake-hit areas of Nepal for over a year.
