Course Content
Role and importance of agriculture in Nepalese economy
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Water resources, water management, plan, policy and performance on water resources of Nepal
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Main problems of agriculture
Slow growth of production and productivity; structural, institutional and socio-economic constraints; risk and uncertainty
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A brief description of major institutions relating to agricultural development
Such as ADB/N, Gramin Vikash Bank, co-operatives, research and extension institutions, AIC, NFC, NRB, commercial banks, and government offices.
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Genesis of agricultural development
history of planned development, integrated rural development programs, review of agricultural development
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Learn Nepalese Agriculture Development and Policy with Rahul
About Lesson
  • Agricultural land cultivated: – 20.12%
  • Agricultural land uncultivated: – 6.69%
  • Forest including shrubs: – 42.76%
  • Pasture: – 11.91%
  • Others: – 18.51%

 

Terai Region

  • Occupies 23% area
  • 40% of the land is suitable for cultivation
  • 49% of population is residing
  • Paddy is major crop; potential for growing major cash crops
  • Tropical and sub-tropical fruits, vegetables and livestock sps.
  • Popularly known as Grain basket

Hill Region

  • Occupies 42% area of Nepal
  • 10% of land is suitable for cultivation
  • 44% of total population residing
  • Food crop: – Maize as main crop
  • Cash crop: – Potato
  • Fruits: – Sub-tropical, especially citrus
  • Vegetable: – Different (Sub-Tropical)
  • Livestock: – Cattle, Sheep, Goat

Mountain Region

  • Occupies 35% of total area of Nepal
  • 2% land is suitable for cultivation
  • 7% of population is residing
  • Major crops: – Maize, Barley, Buck wheat
  • Cash crop: – Potato
  • Possibility for livestock
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