Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- In a nation where the agriculture sector is a major lifeline, real progress of the sector will help drive its economy. Such progress can be achieved by knowing what is actually happening on the ground. For years, we have planned agriculture-related programs mostly with guesswork and unreliable reports, data and statistics. This created confusion among farmers and policymakers and has left the country's agro-sector in the doldrums. Against such a backdrop, the nationwide agricultural survey initiation carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is a welcome step that is expected to change the agro sector for the better. The survey, which has aimed to collect data based on field visits and works...