Nepal agriculture ,Problems and its Modern solution.

Agriculture in Nepal

By Motikrishna shah:

Nepal is agri predominated country consisting of 66% overall population(3 crore approx.) dependency on agriculture. Nepal is still moving on the path of development lacking enough industries for processing of it raw materials. Most of people live in village and they are engaged in basic activities for sustaining their life. These activities involves cultivation of crop, vegetable and fruits. More than 70% of our human resources are involved in agriculture sector and it provide 40% of gross domestic product. Thus agriculture is major sources of living for Nepalese and vital sources of income contributing to country economy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          

 

Despite of being agri nation, country is backward in its further development. Due to increasing number of people, country agriculture activities is insufficient to fulfill crop requirement to all people. This has causes food crisis in the country and many people are dying due to starvation, especially in rural part of the country. Below are the chart showing food security of the country:

Topography is another main reason behind agriculture development hinderance. Terai has more cultivable  fertile land in comparison than  hills and mountains. Due to this terai region produce enormous crops for whole country .so this region is called grainery of Nepal. Nepal import tonnes of crops from neighbouring India. crops like Rice, potato, onion, Cauliflower, Cabbage etc. and fruits like Mango, banana, Litchi, grapes etc. are imported in bulk.

The following statistics shows the Agriculture imports of 2014-15

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Despite of bulk import ,export is very less. Juice, cardamom, betel nuts, lentils, tea and tobacco are major agro export of Nepal. Due to this huge trade imbalance, country is suffering from huge economics loss every year.

Major question is that what can be solution for agricultural problems of Nepal?

Some general solution related to agri problems are suggested below:

1.     Farmers should be provided with the knowledge of modern farming methology.

2.     Sufficient loan need to be given to farmer at cheap interest .

3.     Improved seed varieties, fertilizer, insecticides and pesticides should be made timely available.

4.     Basic knowledge on food security should be introduced to the curriculum.

5.     Establish agro based industries within country.

6.     Manage proper market for sale of agriculture crops and agri proceed products.

7.     Next thing to do is award high contributor of agriculture in order to motivate all agri workers.

 

Thank you!!