In the village of Shikharpur in Nepal’s remote Himalayan foothills, the faint sound of water can be heard trickling through a large metal pump. Standing in golden mustard fields, a huge solar panel powers the pump that provides some 40,000 liters of water daily to families still recovering from Nepal’s
Agriculture
Nepal Invests in New Irrigation Technologies
Water sources are drying up in parts of the Himalayas and people are forced to look elsewhere for places to live and work. But new technology in irrigation might help people stay in their homes. To read further, please click on the link below: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/nepal-invests-irrigation-technologies-171117113156245.html
Climate Change Threatens ‘Himalayan Viagra’ Fungus and a Way of Life
A valuable fungus, prized as a reputed aphrodisiac, is disappearing due to warming temperatures, reports Climate Home. Valuable fungus, prized as a reputed aphrodisiac, is disappearing due to warming temperatures. Harvesting the Cordyceps sinensis fungus, called ‘yarsha gumba’ in Nepal, provides a livilihood for Himalayan dwellers. To read further, please follow the following
Global Food and Security Strategy Launched in Nepal
The United States today launched the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) in Nepal. Aimed at partnering with Nepal for food security, nutrition and prosperity, GFSS is the US government’s global hunger and food security initiative. To read further, please follow the link below: https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/global-food-security-strategy-launched-nepal/
‘Good quality’ Nepali Tea Spoils Darjeeling’s Party
Grown on similar Himalayan terrain and climate across the border in Nepal, the tea made its way into Bengal’s cuppa during the 104-day strike Gorkhaland strike that hit production in Darjeeling. To read further, please click on the link below: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/good-quality-nepal-tea-spoils-darjeeling-s-party/story-rfs4sJsPVy9NMzrfCKSAMK.html
Nepal Invests in New Irrigation Technologies
Water sources are drying up in parts of the Himalayas and people are forced to look elsewhere for places to live and work. But new technology in irrigation might help people stay in their homes. To read further, please click on the link below: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/nepal-invests-irrigation-technologies-171117113156245.html
Climate Change Threatens ‘Himalayan Viagra’ Fungus, and a Way of Life
A Himalayan fungus used in Chinese medicine, which underpins the livelihoods of communities of harvesters in Nepal, is under the threat due to climate change. To read this Guardian article, please click on the link below: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/26/climate-change-threatens-himalayan-viagra-fungus-and-a-way-of-life
USAID’s Launches 5 year $30+mm Kisan II Ag Project
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched Kisan II with the aim of facilitating the value chain of farm products of Nepal’s rural areas. The $32.7 million project will be implemented for the next five years in 20 districts. To read further click on the link below:
New Agriculture Income Project Spawned from FoN Earthquake Relief Program
As a result of our funding World Education Nepal’s efforts under the coordination of Mr. Brent Willy, the SPARKS project of the Everything Organic Initiative is expanding its Simigaun, Dolakha pilot. To learn more about this effort please click on the link below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-sparks-project-by-everything-organic-nursery/x/16876107#/ Or contact Brent Willey at bdwilley@yahoo.com
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