THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANT CLINICS TO NEPALESE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS

Nepal has immense diversity in its agro-climate and its crop production, thanks to the variation in its physical landscape. However, it faces a major constraint on its agricultural production, due to pests. Various studies indicate that about 35–40% of pre- and post-harvest losses in Nepal are caused by pests. Several types of chemicals are used to control the pests of the major crops. read more