Iconic Agri

Resources Conservation Technology (RCT) in crop production 

Resources Conservation Technology Resources conservation technology refers to those practices or approaches which increase the input use efficiency and factor productivity including labor, capital, and other inputs. It includes zero tillage/ minimum tillage, precision farming, intercropping, cover cropping, water harvesting, nutrient management, sequential farming etc. These techniques mainly conserve the natural resources, restore soil fertility, […]

Resources Conservation Technology (RCT) in crop production  Read More »

Feasibility of sub-sector business establishment of Tomato in Lalitpur

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background information Since the development of civilization, agriculture has been the way of living to the mankind. Agriculture is a major sub-sector of the Nepalese economy for livelihood, employment, economic and social transformation. Nepal being a diverse country occupies diversity of climate, geographical structures and cultivable land which facilitates the practices of

Feasibility of sub-sector business establishment of Tomato in Lalitpur Read More »

biodiversity

Nijgadh Airport, A Threat to Biodiversity: Through Youth Lens

Is it necessary to deteriorate biodiversity? Or will it be justifiable to command and segregate the home of hundreds of spotted deer, 18-20 tigers, 4-6 rhinos and more than 60 wild elephants?  Covering about 8,045.79 hectares of land and expected to be the world’s fourth largest airport, the plan has mobilized its difficult challenges by

Nijgadh Airport, A Threat to Biodiversity: Through Youth Lens Read More »

How to increase rice production for self sufficiency and economic prosperity of Nepal

Rice is number one staple food crop in Nepal. It is the major food crop which is the major source of nutrition for more than half of the world’s population. It fulfills more than 50% of the total calorie requirement of Nepalese people. China is the leading rice producer followed by India, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

How to increase rice production for self sufficiency and economic prosperity of Nepal Read More »