Nepal
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Extension materials on best agronomic practices endorsed by government of Nepal
Capacity development
Gratitude for soil
Climate adaptation and mitigation
If we take care of our soils, our soils will take care of us.
New digital maps to support soil fertility management in Nepal
Environmental health and biodiversity
The maps include information on soil PH, organic matter, total nitrogen, clay content and boron content.
Let’s make hunger history
Innovations
Winner of the 2018 MAIZE-Asia Youth Innovators Award in the category of “Change Agent” shares her thoughts on tackling hunger.
Q&A: Expanding CIMMYT’s research agenda on markets and business
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT economist Jason Donovan discusses the role of seed companies and food markets.
Comparing apples with apples: Farm economic analysis in Kathmandu
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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.
