Agriculture
Minister Adhikari Urges Central Bank To Ease Agriculture Loan
- Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari urged the Nepal Rastra Bank to place necessary arrangement in a way to simplify agriculture loan.
State / Local Govt
Lack of sufficient rain and fertilizer worrying farmers
Even as the month of Asar, the most ideal time for paddy transplantation, is nearing to an end most of the paddy fields in Siraha are still barren.
Agriculture
Sowing Seeds for a Sustainable Future: Inside Freshktm’s Revolutionary Farming Model
Freshktm, a Nepal-based agricultural enterprise, is transforming traditional farming by integrating sustainability with selective modern technology. Operating on 70 hectares of flat farmland in Rautahat, the company cultivates diverse crops using drip irrigation, organic composting, and bio-pesticides to ensure food safety. By eliminating middlemen, they empower farmers with direct market access and fair pricing. Their model includes AI-driven precision planning, integrated farm management, and traceability, fostering transparency between producers and consumers. With a balance of traditional wisdom and innovative solutions, Freshktm exemplifies a sustainable, farmer-centric approach to modern agriculture.