Name:SharmilaUpreti
"Farming in Nepal"
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epal is a small country but very rice in agricultural
diversity. The climate varies from place to place. So that, many crops and
agricultural products can be grown in the country. All most all people are
engaged in farming. They grow different crops and earn money and fulfill their
needs and agriculture.
As climate varies place to place, the crops are also
different according to Geographical area. As the soil of Himalayan region is
not fertile, only less type of crops are grown. The crops like wheat, millet,
barley, potato etc are growing in this region. Likewise, barley, wheat, paddy,
maize etc are grown in Hilly region. Similarly, sugarcane, oilseeds, jute,
wheat, paddy etc are grown in Terai region. The soil of Terai region is fertile
and the climate is hot. So that more amount of paddy are grown there. Terai
region is also called the 'store house of Nepal'.
The development in the field of agriculture has not
increased. People use traditional method of farming. This result, production of
agricultural products is less. Farmers are unaware about the new tools and
technology. Farmer grows crops in slope hill, so there will more possibility of
soil erosion and landslides. The government has not done work for the
betterment of famers. Government allocates only few budged in the field of
agricultural. In some place training programs for female are being conducted
with the help of Government and non- government organization. Besides
government organization other international organization like food agricultural
organization (FAO) has been working for the development of farming in Nepal.
Farmer keeps animals. So they use manure of animals to
increase the productivity of agricultural. Similarly, they use different
chemical fertilizer, medicine, insecticides etc in order to increase the
productivity. Those chemical fertilizers destroy the fertility of land. So that
it is better to use compost manure rather than those medicine and chemical
fertilizer. Compost manure is easily available and cheap also. The farming is
not in good condition in Nepal. Government must work for the solution of
problems. The new tools and technology should be used and farmers should train.
Similarly, the farmers are to be encouraged to use improper seeds.
In conclusion, farming is the main source of income for the
Nepalese people. So that, we must develop this field in order to increase the
economic status for farmers and country. Traditional tools should be replaced
by new and scientific tools and technology.