Nepal

Horticulture Innovation Lab in Nepal

As part of Feed the Future, the Horticulture Innovation Lab has conducted research in Nepal focused on improving fruit and vegetable production, conservation agriculture practices, and improving local seed systems. 

This page includes links to Horticulture Innovation Lab research projects, major partners and partner organizations based in Nepal, along with blog articles and information products with a focus on horticulture in Nepal. 

Articles

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.

Nine new Trellis Fund projects awarded

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The Horticulture Innovation Lab has announced nine new projects led by organizations in Africa and Asia as part of its Trellis Fund program.

Nepal: When greenhouses become tents

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In January, our office sent Beth Mitcham to visit farmers in Nepal for the launch of a research project, with partners Manny Reyes and International Development Enterprises (iDE). At the same time, Britta Hansen from UC Davis worked in Nepal with faculty from Kasetsart University to provide a training on improving postharvest practices.