- By Prabin GurungThe Galda Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Cooperative (SEWC) of Nisdhi, Palpa, successfully exported 4,460 kg of processed dried ginger slice to the European market this year. In April 2023, CERES certified the ginger of Galda SEWC as organic under the USDA/EU organic regulations. Galda SEWC is one the first women led agri-businesses in...
-By Shahira ThapaThis year, through the Girl Child Education (GCE) program, we impacted the lives of 210 young girls across Nepal with scholarships that emphasize empowerment through education and school retention. Since its inception in 2000, Heifer Nepal's GCE program, initially funded by...
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...
By Regeena RegmiThose 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 RegmiNepal 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 RegmiPhoto 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...
