Agriculture dominated the economy of Nepal as it is the basic income
generator for more than 85 percent of Nepali who are living in the
villages of rural as well as urban areas. Agriculture is in the highest
priority of every development plans because economic growth was
dependent on both increasing the productivity of existing crops and
diversifying the agricultural base for use as industrial inputs.
Irrigation, the use of fertilizers and insecticides, the introduction of
new implements and new seeds of high-yield varieties are the key factors
to increase agricultural production. The lack of distribution of these
inputs, agricultural knowledge and equipments as well as problems in
obtaining supplies, are the main hindrance of agricultural development
in Nepal.
Deforestation and settlement were occurring in the various parts of
country thus environmental degradation & ecological imbalance also
prevented progress though conservation of forests is being carried out
by local community known as Forest Development Committee.
Agricultural Technician
To improve the agricultural production in Nepal, we would like to
invite, Junior Technical Assistants (JTA) in agriculture and other
technicians. The volunteers will work horticulture and soil
conservation as well as train the farmers to preparation the farm to
plant seeds, taking care of their farm and other agricultural issues
increase their skills and abilities to produce more agricultural
product.
An agriculture Volunteer will have to works
closely with a group of farmers who are motivated to raise their
standard of living by improving food production for their families.
The Volunteer may introduce new production techniques through
constructing demonstration plots, distributing improved vegetable
seeds, and establishing nurseries.
Animal Farming Specialist (eg Veterinary Doctor)
As a part of agriculture animal farming is more in demand these
days. We eat animal products at an incredible rate and most of
people in living in villages of Nepal are directly depended on
animal in their day to day life, no matter whether it is for wool,
dairy products, meat, or dunks for their paddy field. Nowadays, meat
and dairy products are constantly in the news, everyone wonders
whether or not these products are safe for us, and if we are at risk
of becoming seriously ill.
Prospective volunteer can help farmers to
increase the hygiene, quality as well as quantity on these animal
products such as teaching them how to do regular treatment and give
vaccine to their animal, how to put them in the clean environment
and so on.
Environment Expert
It is expected that ten trees are cut down while one tree
planted in the world today. Due to the rapid deforestation, global
warming, decreased biodiversity, soil erosion, and desertification
are only some of the problems and the whole world is suffering. As a
developing country, Nepal is also can’t be an exception. The green
forest of Nepal was considered as a treasure of income sources and
slowly it’s being swept up.
The deforestation in Nepal is leading to
shortages of animal fodder and firewood that affects agricultural
based economy of the country. In response to this concern, our
prospective forestry or environment volunteers can work with the
community forest development committee and promote the equitable and
proper management of scarce forest resources. They can also teach
and lead the villagers to various environmental awareness programme,
such as use of smokeless stoves, using solar energy as a fuel and so
on.
Getting involved