FAO in Nepal
Even though the global media attention on Nepal has faded, those affected the most by the earthquakes face a long and difficult road to rebuild their livelihoods and recover from the disaster. Food production is still significantly disrupted in the six most-affected districts, in the hills near the China border. Crop...
Kathmandu.- A "Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Policy Studies" was organized by Development Vision-Nepal (P) Ltd. (DVN) on 6 July 2015 in Jawalakhel, Nepal. DVN is involved in conducting two policy studies for the Ministry of Agricultural Development with the support from International Fund for Agriculture Development and Food and Agriculture...
Lalitpur.- A two-year project has been launched in Nepal to improve market opportunities for fresh produce that is free of chemical residue. The project will help to develop marketing chains for seasonal and off-season vegetables and citrus fruits that have been identified as safe for consumers and of good quality. Currently...
Jhapa.- In a major milestone for the project, a ginger washing and processing plant is expected to open in the next few months in Jhapa district, in eastern Nepal. The plant will add value to ginger exported from Nepal, particularly in the target districts of Morang, Jhapa, Ilam and Panchthar,...
One million people estimated at risk of prolonged food insecurity