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Bhairab Raj Kaini

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Missing pros

Published On: September 18, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Retaining skilled and professional manpower in agriculture is a major challenge in Nepal, as in other SAARC countries.

Flooded fields

Published On: August 29, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

More than 20 districts in Tarai have suffered damages from recent floods and agriculture has been worst-hit.

Restructuring agriculture

Published On: July 31, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

All agriculture related ministries and line agencies should work together on restructuring agriculture. But they are working in isolation.

Agriculture 2.0

Published On: June 4, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Each village council should have its own agricultural plan based on the local needs so that it is self-reliant on food

Arid manifestos

Published On: May 17, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Political parties know agriculture is still very important for Nepal yet it is low in priority in their election manifestos

Lost decade

Published On: December 19, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Lack of strict norms on land use has led to haphazard location of settlements and industries on fertile lands

Zone potential

Published On: December 1, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

The plan to develop super zones in each of the seven provinces is welcome news for farmers

Fruits of Tihar

Published On: October 27, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

As you celebrate Tihar you should know if the fruits you consume are healthy

Poor greens

Published On: October 17, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Since most farmers in Nepal still rely on traditional farming productivity is low and farming seasonal

Capital concern

Published On: September 13, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Our agriculture is still by and large subsistence-based. Farmers have limited access to improved seeds, technology and markets

Why import food?

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:25 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

If we look at production figures of past six years Nepal does not in fact need any imported food

Farmer friendly

Published On: July 11, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

The proposed Community Agricultural Extension Service Centers could greatly help farmers at grassroots level

Why the haste?

Published On: June 21, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

With the country facing an economic crisis, this is not the right time for an ambitious pension plan for farmers

Now implement it

Published On: June 1, 2016 07:45 PM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Only a small segment of Nepali agriculture has been commercialized and agricultural productivity remains low