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 Kafle The 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 Regmi Ghimire 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 Regmi Upahar 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...
By Regeena Regmi Those were the days when the farmers of Hariyali Self Help Group were steeped in losses. With just 9 members and a meagre production of 70 liters of milk per day, their dairy enterprise was struggling to survive. When Heifer supported Chakrawati SEWC became operational in the area, they immediately decided to handover...
By Regeena Regmi Nepal is among the top five Ginger exporting countries in the world with production of approx. 279K Metric Tonnes per year. This status is achieved despite many constraints including rhizome rot disease, traditional drying techniques (over fire), lack of facilities to wash/process and further add value (diversification) to the product. This limits the...
By Regeena Regmi Photo for Reference: Bed Prasad Poudel,45, prepares fodder for his family’s cows in Bhaglapur, Kapilvastu, Nepal, The daily routine of animal feed preparation engages the smallholder farmer for a significant amount of time. Mostly women are assigned to this role and catering to the livestock. An electric chaff cutter can be of significant help...
Bishnu Karki of Ribdikot, Palpa has no time to waste, he has tons of Akbare (a local Nepali Chilly variety) to harvest. With high market demand, Akbare brings in greater profits in a short span of time. Bishnu planted more than 3,000 saplings in 38,332 sq. ft. of land and hopes to make an income of USD 3,700 from his...
Traditional rearing practices, the prevalence of multiple diseases, and a high mortality rate was a norm among small scale poultry farmers in Galchi Rural Municipality, Dhading. The idea that a decent income can be generated from Local Poultry (free range) was unheard of and farmers were clueless about the availability of vaccines. With easy access to...
During the lockdown in the western hills of Nepal, Heifer Nepal, Partner NGO REDA, Milansar Social Entrepreneurs Women's Cooperative (SEWC), and Namikuwa Youth Group jointly initiated the Agri Ambulance service bringing much relief to the smallholder farmers of Tansen municipality. A pickup truck supported by Heifer to Milansar SEWC has been converted into the agri-ambulance and...
