What is the history of seed sector development in Nepal?
Nepal’s history of seed sector development starts with the development of Seed Act in 1988. Following this, seed policy, legislation, guidelines and national seed vision are formulated and revised to promote seed sector growth (Table 1 ).
What is the seed system in Nepal?
Presently, the formal seed system of Nepal is dominated by major cereals and modern varieties of rice, maize and wheat in market accessible areas, where formal sector agencies are focusing their seed production, supply and quality regulation.
Why is seed important for agriculture in Nepal?
Agriculture still forms the largest economic sector in Nepal and its development means increasing the quality and quantity of agricultural products. It is established that use of better quality seeds increases crop yield up to 30 percent. Thus, seed plays a pivotal role for the development of agricultural sector.
Who are the largest edible oil companies in Nepal?
In this article we take a look at the Largest Edible Oil Companies in the Nepal. K.L. Dugar Group, Swastik Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd. began its journey in 1989. Swastik Oil is located in Biratnagar, southeast Nepal, and the factory is based on Swedish technology from Alfa Laval.