Soil is the foundation of agriculture. And agriculture has been the foundation of human civilisations, providing food and resources necessary for survival and allowing societies to flourish and develop. Often ov
Paddy plantation is now at its peak across the country, with the continuous rains that remain the key source of irrigation for the arable land. Nepali farmers have to wait for the arrival of the monsoon to soak and mobilise the soil before startin
The Nepali agricultural sector, which has many problems, is at risk of losing its continuity and stability. Farming incurs losses of food after harvest and raises serious concerns about food safety.
Panchthar local levels’ initiative to revive yak husbandry is commendable. By virtue of being a mountainous district, Panchthar’s elevated topography and cold climate highly favours yak farming and its niche yak products
Farming and tourism had already drained the aquifer feeding Doñana. Then climate change hit Spain with record-high temperatures and a prolonged drought this year.
Contract farming is a system in which agricultural commodities are produced and supplied mostly to processors and exporters under pre-negotiated management. Such farming helps bring producers and processors close on mutuality terms. In contract farming, the processors get assured supply of quality materials on mutually beneficial terms. The producers also get ready market and remunerative prices under the arrangement. Generally, there are two types of contracts: marketing and production. Marketing contract refers to a verbal or written agreement between a contractor and a grower. Such agreement sets a price and an outlet for a commodity prior to the harvest or before the commodity is ready to be marketed.
