Agriculture has long been perceived as a profession for the hopeless- especially unemployed youth in the society. Several years ago, people only practised agriculture as mere engagement and, as a societal norm but the recent trends in the agricultural industry has made it clear that the opportunities in agriculture cannot be overemphasized. There are many basic needs of life but food... More

The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) in association with Nepal Food Scientist and Technologist Association (NEFOSTA) organized three days long “Food Fair” with the aim of promoting traditional foods from Nepal.  Furthermore, the Food Fair was organized to provide information about the nutritional value of local food and the health benefits. The fair was organized from 23rd to... More

Agriculture is the next big thing as all creatures need food, and with the estimated nine billion people to be fed by 2050 all hands must be on deck to produce more food. The need to produce more food has opened up new frontiers of farming as many people are using unconventional means to grow food; many have turned to urban... More

Nepal is a small country renowned all across the world for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and agriculture as livelihood for many people. For years, agriculture has been the single most important source of income and nutrition to this large farming population in the country. However, agriculture in Nepal is merely for sustenance and still driven by the ageing group of... More