Recent News and Events
Published By: Admin on: 2013-12-05
The third edition of the quarterly e-newsletter HVAP Bulletin has been published. Besides the information on happenings at HVAP, the main stories featured in the third issue are:
Learning Routes in Nepal and the Global South: A Pilgrim for Knowledge
The second version of the first Learning Route in Nepal entitled Women Empowerment, New Businesses and Sustainable Natural Resource Management in Nepal was opened for implementation in Kathmandu on 13 September 2013.
Success Story of Aamdada in Tanahu District
Seven years ago, Aamdada was degraded steep land densely covered with Lantana camara. After handing over the degraded land plots to the groups, the ultra-poor people started to cultivate stylo, molasses, napier, badame, Setario paspalam etc. Similarly, they started to grow fruit trees such as mango, pineapple, banana, litchi etc. on their shifting cultivations areas.
Governance of Agricultural Cooperatives in Hill and Mountain Areas of Nepal: The Case of HVAP
The cooperative movement started in Nepal after the end of Rana regime and restoration of democracy during 1950s. The paper highlights the governance situation of cooperatives in hill and mountain areas of Nepal, the working districts of HVAP.
Cell of Change
Mobile technology has greatly aided farmers in India; Nepal should emulate such practices. The farmers in India can obtain information on market prices, weather conditions, agricultural policy news, and tips on farming cycles via short message service (SMS) from Reuters Market Light (RML).
18 Must Read Books in Agriculture
Four times a year, Food Tank handpicks a selection of books (mostly newer editions, but several oldies). Food Tank's "must read" Fall 2013 selections for those who are passionate about a more sustainable food system! From practical tips on sustainable agriculture on a warming planet to insight on how to make jam, these reads will provide plenty of food for thought.
Top 20 Agriculture Blogs
The listed blogs provide useful information and insightful commentary on agricultural issues and topics. Seametrics selected them based on their great content and recommendations from other bloggers.
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