Jhapa, Nepal – Under the Rupantar Project, a Mini Tiller Handover Program was conducted with the objective of enhancing the productivity of arecanut-based multi-layer farming systems in Jhapa.
To facilitate efficient land cultivation in arecanut orchards, two units of women-friendly mini tillers (with trailers) were handed over to two arecanut farmer groups through a farmers’ meeting.
The program was attended by the following distinguished personalities:
Radha Karki, Deputy Mayor, Bhadrapur Municipality
Ram Chandra Upreti, Founding Chairperson, NMC
Anju Acharya, Agriculture Technician, AKC
Suman Bimoli, Agriculture Technician, Bhadrapur Municipality
Madhav Chandra Pyakurel, Coordinator, NMC Rupantar Taskforce
Bal B. Katuwal, Member, NMC Rupantar Taskforce
Bhupal Gautam, Project Coordinator
A total of 40 arecanut farmers participated in the program.
The initiative is expected to promote mechanization in agriculture, support women-friendly farming practices, and contribute to increased productivity in arecanut-based farming systems.
