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Nepalese Hillside Farming

The current pins on Pinterest representing Nepalese people and their culture as natural, down-to-earth and carefree are a misrepresentation. These people deal with financial and physical strife on a daily basis. We need to change the romanticized assumptions Western culture has of subsistence farmers. There are many low cost solutions that can greatly impact Nepalese individuals as well as the economy of the country. Enjoy! (In affiliation with the University of Guelph)
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This is a great example of an education solution! Meet Jamuna from Nepal. She didn't earn enough from farming to feed her sons, so she took computer training at her local ‪#‎Library‬. Now she uses a web portal to learn how to grow more food! Read her story at: http://www.readglobal.org/our-work/read-nepal/stories-of-empowerment/nepal-farmers-internet ‪#‎ICT4D‬ @PracticalAnswer
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Living the high life: The village at the top of the world where inhabitants look down at the clouds
Look at these beautiful faces!! These villagers really do live the high life because the view from their front doors is right above the clouds. At a height of 2,195 metres - or 7,200 feet - the Nepalese inhabitants of Nagarkot in the Himalayas can count Mount Everest among their nearest neighbours. A hardy population of 3,500 people carve out an existence on the slopes of the steep mountains farming for centuries with traditional terraces to stop crops sliding away.
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3-5. Nepal’s main industries include tea, garments, herbs, handicrafts, and agriculture. This image shows what the conditions are like when working in agriculture in Nepal. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_Nepal's_main_industries
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Living the high life: The village at the top of the world where inhabitants look down at the clouds
These villagers really do live the high life because the view from their front doors is right above the clouds. At a height of 2,195 metres - or 7,200 feet - the Nepalese inhabitants of Nagarkot in the Himalayas can count Mount Everest among their nearest neighbours. A hardy population of 3,500 people carve out an existence on the slopes of the steep mountains farming for centuries with traditional terraces to stop crops sliding away.
Panchakanya Agriculture Cooperative Ltd. is a Nepalese women run cooperative that supports its members in farming organically and has helped increase their income derived from farming. Farm Tourism, Healthy Grocery Shopping, Global Awareness, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Development, Food Garden, Sustainable Energy
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Organic Farming Cooperatives In Nepal: One That Is Exclusively Run By Women
Panchakanya Agriculture Cooperative Ltd. is a Nepalese women run cooperative that supports its members in farming organically and has helped increase their income derived from farming.
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Mysterious Nepalese Farming Techniques Thrive in New Zealand "Three Ingredients" Episode 3
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Conservation farming is among the most low-cost solutions for hillside farmers because of its counter effects on soil erosion. By not tilling the land between crop plantings the soil remains covered which allows for the retention of water and nutrients as well as protection against weeds. This might take away from the idealized image of perfect farms, but visual perfection cannot be held against effectiveness.
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Rice farms in particular benefit from tied ridges in terrace farming. In order to grow the rice properly the roots need to be completely absorbed in water which can be attained within the tied ridges. Because of the constant dampness of the soil, erosion is practically a non-issue. In addition, the water creates an environment protected from pests and weeds and is rich in vitamins. For more information about rice farming, you can take a look at http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/
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Soil erosion is a very real and serious threat to subsistence hill farmers. A way to deter the effects of soil erosion is to create tied ridges among the tiers. Doing so will increase water retention which combats the possibility of drought. However, this strategy is considered to be time consuming and physically strenuous. However, an affordable solution is the use of an ox drawn ridge maker with a tie maker attached, rather than completing the task by hand. Unfortunately, this solution only applies to families either owning an ox or are financially capable of purchasing and maintaining one. For more information regarding the financial stability of Nepalese farmers, visit http://www.ruralpovertyportal.org/country/home/tags/nepal
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Though these terrace farms are beautiful, they are far from natural. Farmers dug out the side of this mountain and are responsible for its maintenance on a daily basis. Specifically, this terrace farm was created with stone bunds, an extremely labor intensive task, in order to reduce soil erosion. While this technique will help greatly with water retention and protection from the winds effects of soil erosion, not all farmers have enough laborers to complete the task let alone to maintain it. Fo