AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM

Nepal is a land-locked country. The country is divided into three geographical regions: a high altitude mountain region along the northern belt with colder climatic conditions; a central hilly region with moderate climatic conditions; a low altitude Terai-plain along the southern belt with warmer climatic conditions.

The majority of Nepal’s agriculture is rice, the most important cereal crop. More than 80% of the people are directly engaged in agricultural work but often don’t have good output due to lack of modern technology, it’s like stepping back in time.

Many households maintain chickens and goats.  However, few families own more than a small number of cows, water buffalo, or yaks.

There is an opportunity for volunteers who are skilled in the field of agriculture and others who may have no knowledge of agriculture but would like to get the opportunity to learn traditional methods of farming and the opportunity to work in the fields and learn from Nepalese people who continue to use traditional ways of farming.