Strengthening climate-smart agriculture through better planting materials

Syangja district in central Nepal is famous for its oranges, which are a major source of income for local households. Until recently, nurseries in the area faced several barriers: limited infrastructure, low access to finance and gaps in technical knowledge. All this was leading to nursery operators who could not invest in better planting materials or modern production methods. Farmers often received samplings with poor survival rates and productivity. More....