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Tapping irrigation potential: Exploring challenges and solutions in Western Nepal

Irrigating farmland in Nepal increases crop yields, helping to reduce the country’s trade gap for agricultural commodities, and build a more food-secure economy. But despite having plenty of water available – 225 billion cubic meters each year – Nepal has a long way to go in tapping its resources to...

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Main Authors: Gurung, Pabitra, Shrestha, Nirman, Bhatta, Dinesh, Gnawali, Kapil, Upadhyaya, Bala Ram, Nepal, Santosh
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR System Organization 2023
Subjects:
irrigation
agriculture
crop yield
farmers
water management
equity
stakeholders
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131660
Summary:Irrigating farmland in Nepal increases crop yields, helping to reduce the country’s trade gap for agricultural commodities, and build a more food-secure economy. But despite having plenty of water available – 225 billion cubic meters each year – Nepal has a long way to go in tapping its resources to the full.

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