date:Sep 14, 2022
ent fruit and nut orchards.
Fruit and nut demand in Nepal is increasing due to urbanization, rising domestic wealth, an improved focus of nutrition and tourism. However, horticulture productivity has been declining. A growing portion of cultivated land in hilly areas has been abandoned from farming as people are shifting to other employment and relying on remittances from abroad. The high climate vulnerability in lower hills and mid mountains also reduces farmers livelihood options.
ADB Senior