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Nepali-Led Innovation Shows Promise for Global Food Security: Local Research Team Drives Climate-Smart Solution

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An initiative led by FORWARD Nepal is improving food preservation through a solar drying technology that speeds up drying and protects products from dust and insects. The locally-led project is not only helping farmers reduce postharvest losses, but also creating new economic opportunities for women and youth entrepreneurs across three districts, with promising results for crops like radish and bitter gourd.

Transforming Guinea-Bissau's Horticulture Sector

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A transformative project is underway in Guinea-Bissau, to strengthen the horticulture sector and diversify the country's economy, which has long been reliant on cashew production. This initiative aims to enhance local communities' livelihoods by introducing innovative agricultural practices and technologies.

Improving soil health for increased yields, profitability and enhanced nutrition in Nepal and Bangladesh

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In Nepal, a lack of crop rotation  has exacerbated soilborne diseases, leading to decreased farm profitability and discouraging younger generations from farming. Learn how Dr. Ram B. Khadka and Dr. Ranjana Rawal are addressing these issues through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) trials and capacity strengthening of the farmers in the form of mother and baby trials.