The VCC app not only streamlines goat marketing but also fosters economic stability for smallholder farmers, contributing to overall agricultural sustainability and profitability...
By Rupesh KafleThe Technical Coordination Committee kickoff meeting was organized followed by a field visit to the Model Dairy Village (MDV) in Kamalamai, Sindhuli. Formed under the chairmanship of Director General of Department of Livestock Services (DLS) with the members of central level offices from DLS, National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the TCC...
by Balgopal Sigdel and Regeena RegmiGhimire Couple with their Heifer, Mali (# K-014, Tosilee)The excitement in Kamalamai, Sindhuli is reaching new heights as the countdown to the arrival of 59 long-awaited calves continues. In a remarkable achievement, the heifers have not only adapted to their new home but have become the harbinger of change for...
By Regeena RegmiUpahar Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Cooperative in Salyan district was established in 2011 with support from Heifer International. Upahar literally means ‘gifts’ and the cooperative has proved itself as a much-needed gift to the farmers of Tunibot as the farmers have found a market, and better prices for their products.The cooperative started with savings...
The 4P model has taken into consideration the learnings from the past unsuccessful attempts of establishing slaughterhouses and abattoirs in Nepal. Butwal abattoir will set an example of how producers can benefit from the meat production and processing industry at the same time ensuring sustainability of the industry to lay foundation for wider application of...
Nepal is the world’s fifth-largest ginger producer, contributing 1.64%to its Agricultural GDP. Despite its significant potential for export andincome generation, the sector faces challenges such as lack of modernAgro-Tech, rhizome rots disease, and issues in sorting, cleaning, andgrading. ...
‘Bridging the Gender Digital Gap in Nepal’ project, funded by USAID’s Centerfor Digital Development in partnership with DAI, is designed by HPIN tobridge smallholder women farmers’ and agriculture entrepreneurs’ digitalgap and strengthen their economic empowerment ...
Nepal’s agriculture sector is primarily composed of smallholder farmerswhich accounts for 23% of the country’s GDP but lacks proper organizationand facilities, leading to an undersupply in domestic markets.To address these challenges, the Innovations in Agriculture and LivestockValue Chains Development (IALVC) project aims to improve agriculturalproductivity, increase market linkages, and enhance the livelihoodsof smallholder farmers in...