Reviving Mandarin Orchards in Kathekhola through Protein Bait Technology
-By Rishiram Paudel For years, mandarin growers of Kathekhola-06, Bihukot, lived with a harsh and discouraging reality. Orchards that once produced bright, juicy mandarins were increasingly devastated by the Chinese citrus fruit fly (Bactrocera minax). Losses were severe, farmers routinely lost 30-50 percent of their fruits even before ripening. Orchard floors were covered with fallen […]
Kesra Brand that Changed Farmers’ Fortunes in Kathekhola
-By Rishiram Paudel Mandarin cultivation in Kathekhola Rural Municipality once faced a challenging reality. Despite favorable agro-climatic conditions and the production of high-quality fruit, farmers struggled with low productivity, severe pest damage, and poorly developed market systems. A major threat was the Chinese citrus fruit fly (Bactrocera minax), which caused devastating losses up to 80 […]
When Women Lead: Kamalamai’s Milk Collection and Chilling Center Turns a Dream into Reality
-By Shahira Thapa On 25th December 2025, the Shree Kamalamai Social Entrepreneur Women’s Dairy Cooperative proudly inaugurated its Milk Collection and Chilling Center at Kamalamai-04, Sindhuli, turning a three-year dream into reality. The center is equipped with KOICA-supported infrastructure, including a 2-ton milk chilling tank, two 500-liter deep freezers, one milk analyzer, a 55-inch LED […]
Laying Groundwork for Floodplain Resilience in the Bagmati Basin
– By Krishna Dev Joshi As climate-induced floods, sedimentation and land degradation intensify across the Bagmati River Basin, communities in Marin Rural Municipality and Gadhimai Municipality are experiencing growing pressure on ecosystem services, agriculture, water systems and livelihoods. Responding to these challenges, the BAGAR Project supported a comprehensive Multi-Stakeholder Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (MPCVRA) that […]
Mapping Vulnerability and Cultivating Resilience
– By Krishna Dev Joshi A Landscape Under Threat In the Marin Rural Municipality of Sindhuli located in the fragile Chure range, increasing intensity and erratic rainfall is accelerating soil loss, landslides and flash floods. These hazards have been eroding natural catchments and decreasing groundwater recharge that threatens the ecosystem services and functions communities rely […]
Fighting Drought with Water Boring Technology in Rural Nepal
– Story by: Raushan Yadav, JKYC– Compiled by: Prabin Gurung In the drought-stricken plains of Madhesh Province, Nepal, a simple yet powerful solution is transforming lives. Through a community-led irrigation initiative powered by boring motor systems, 152 households across 36 farmer groups have gained year-round access to water, reviving crops, boosting incomes, and restoring hope. […]
Restoring Resilience: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Nepal’s Vulnerable Floodplains
– By Krishna Dev Joshi Floodplains in Nepal play a critical ecological and economic role. However, they remain highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Building Agroforestry Based Adaptation Plans for Resilient Floodplains (BAGAR) project is a forward-looking initiative designed to enhance climate resilience across two geographically and ecologically distinct municipalities: Gadhimai Municipality […]
Navigating Nepal’s Agriculture- Tirtha Regmi Speaks on National TV
– By Prabin Gurung Himalaya Television has long been a powerhouse in Nepal’s media landscape, known for delivering insightful discussions that shape national discourse. Among its flagship programs, Face 2 Face stands out as one of the most influential talk shows, regularly hosting high-profile guests, including ministers, policymakers, economists, and political leaders, who dissect critical […]
A New Dawn for Bhimkala
– By Dolma Ghale “Namaste!” Bhimkala greets us with a radiant smile, her eyes filled with warmth as she welcomes us through her front gate. The joy in her voice is unmistakable, yet there’s a certain strength behind her smile that tells a different story. Bhimkala Rokka, a simple woman from Koilabas Dada Gaon in […]
Chup Chap Farm: A Story of Silent Strength and Resilient Dreams
– By Dolma Ghale In the quiet, peaceful outskirts of Purbakhola, Palpa, Chup Chap farm prospers, quietly, just as its name suggests. The farm, run by the Hiski family, is not just a place where vegetables grow and goats roam. It’s a symbol of perseverance, hope, and the unbreakable bond of family. The family consists […]
