Unleashing agriculture potential in mid and far-west Nepal
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Authors
Kharel, Menila
Piya, Sujan (PhD)
Issue Date
2019-01-25
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Agriculture , Climate Change , Development , Food , Governance , Sustainability , Technology , Transport
Alternative Title
Abstract
The mid and far-western Nepal is positioned in an utterly challenging geographical landscape with
limited access to knowledge and infrastructures. People whose major source of livelihood
is agriculture and livestock are unable to harness their production potential. As a result of mass
labour migration to gulf and India and owing to many social issues, livelihood, food security and life
expectancy seems fragile here. BICAS project has worked in five districts of this region: Bajhang,
Bajura, Kalikot, Jumla and Mugu benefiting more than 7,000 such farming population in combating
some of the systemic challenges agriculture is facing. Some of the experiences and learning
captured during BICAS’s term is worth sharing. This learning document encompasses some key
learning and experiences in commercialisation of goat, vegetable, spice and NTFP sub-sectors.
Description
The mid and far-western Nepal is positioned in an utterly challenging geographical landscape with
limited access to knowledge and infrastructures. People whose major source of livelihood
is agriculture and livestock are unable to harness their production potential. As a result of mass
labour migration to gulf and India and owing to many social issues, livelihood, food security and life
expectancy seems fragile here. BICAS project has worked in five districts of this region: Bajhang,
Bajura, Kalikot, Jumla and Mugu benefiting more than 7,000 such farming population in combating
some of the systemic challenges agriculture is facing. Some of the experiences and learning
captured during BICAS’s term is worth sharing. This learning document encompasses some key
learning and experiences in commercialisation of goat, vegetable, spice and NTFP sub-sectors.
Through this learning document, we are glad to share our experience on improving existing extension
system, diversifying the businesses of local market actors, and creating and sustaining agrienterprises
for sustained livelihood.