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Call for Applications - Summer School for Agri-Intermediaries 3-7 June 2024
The Field of Action 4- Scaling up, of the GRAPE project focuses on sharing of knowledge and transferring proven CRA practices and approaches practiced via the project to relevant stakeholders beyond the project location. The objective of the Summer School is to transfer knowledge and skills on proven Climate Resilient Agriculture practices and approaches to agri-intermediaries, mainly NGOs working in the agriculture sector.
Agriculture fair in Dadeldhura
With the aim of spreading awareness about Climate Resilient Agriculture practices to a broader audience, #GRAPE and its partner organizations showcased their implemented and adapted #CRA measures at a stall in the Dadeldhura Fair organized in Amargadhi for 11 days in a row.
Off-Seasonal vegetable production under plastic house and low tunnel (Gumbos) technology training and support
A team of 20 farmers along with 5 Municipal Agriculture Coordinators (MACs) participated in a comprehensive learning experience that integrated theoretical instruction with hands-on application.
Five-day Mini-Participatory Appraisal of Competitive Advantage (PACA) conducted in Himali Rural Municipality, Bajura
50 diverse participants, including government members, private sector representatives, farmers, and community leaders, were engaged in the process, where 19 interviews were conducted with local lead farmers, ranging from goat/sheep herders to traders, elected representatives, and community-based organizations. Similarly, three workshops were conducted for the identified sub-sectors: potato, medicinal plants, and goat/sheep.
2-day Citrus Orchard Management training in Jorayal and Badikedar
With a focus on enhancing both the quality and quantity of fruit production, the training underscored the importance of integrating climate-resilient practices into fruit cultivation.
Off-seasonal vegetable farming- Poly house farming technology training in Bajura and Dailekh
Supported by the GRAPE programme, farmers in Bajura and Dailekh recently completed comprehensive training in off-seasonal vegetable farming, with a focus on poly house technology.
Agri-equipment distribution in close coordination with municipalities
This International Women’s Day highlights the need for investment in women in order to accelerate progress. Recognizing that women bear the majority of agricultural responsibilities in Nepal, recently, in close coordination with local municipal-level authorities (Palikas), the GRAPE programme facilitated the distribution of 64 mini tillers, 34 of them equipped with potato ridge makers, to women farmers' groups and cooperatives across Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. These agri- equipment specifically focuses to ease tasks for women, minimizing labor-intensive practices, reducing drudgery, enhancing efficiency and boosting overall productivity in the agricultural sector.
Progress Shared by Partner municipalities on GRAPE Implementation
Supported by the GRAPE, Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MoLCPA) organized a two-day workshop on sharing the implementation status of Joint Activities by partner municipalities on February 28-29, 2024, in Nepalgunj.
Himalayan Future Forum: fostering multi-faceted dialogues on the Himalayas
The Himalayan Future Forum, supported by the GRAPE programme, recently took place, fostering multi-faceted dialogues on the Himalayas. The event united stakeholders across countries and sectors to address shared challenges and explore scalable solutions.