FARMERS JOIN HANDS AGAINST PESTICIDE USE- Nepal

Farmers in Panchkhal VDC of Kavrepalanchowk District, central Nepal, have committed not to use pesticides and are turning into organic farming.  Government’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is yet to be launched in Panchkhal. According past ICIMOD studies, few years ago farmers here have resorted to excessive use of pesticides to increase their yield.
24 August
Republica