Agricultural Research

Nepal is known as the Agricultural country. More than 68% of the population is dependent on agricultural activities. Agriculture plays a vital role in Nepal’s economy, food, income, employment, and Livelihoods by contributing 33% to Nepal’s GDP, 66% of employment, and 50% to exports. Nepal's agriculture has long based on Subsistence Farming. The growth of agriculture in Nepal is very slow due to the new and poorly asses to the demand-driven technologies, limited asses to improved seeds, and market opportunities. This is why Nepal is one of the best and typical land to research about hundreds of old plants and crops. The traditional ways of organic farming are still alive in most parts of Nepal.  There are many crops that need global attention from Nepal. Marsi Rice of Nepal is the best rice of its kind, Buddhaeye seeds are the only seeds that can grow perfectly in Nepal. The Illam tea and tea growing in Nepal are world-famous teas. Himalayan sweet potato is another best crop of Nepal that is very rare to find. There are many valuable crops and herbs they really need good attention.  Researchers can learn and see how traditional farming is done and find the recommendation of the new way of farming. They can also learn about rare crops, herbs, and plants.