Kathmandu, June 16 -- Agriculture in Nepal is suffering from years of under-investment, limited research, scant inputs and lack of technology and services for farmers

Agriculture development is a multi-dimensional initiative and calls for consolidated effort of all stakeholders. Coordination among these stakeholders from grassroots level to the center is essential for the success of the programs but effective coordination mechanisms are missing at present. There is no time-bound implementation plan. There is no program to promote backward and forward linkages in agribusiness sectors. In fact, agriculture in Nepal is suffering from years of under-investment, limited research, scant inputs and lack of technology and services for farmers. H...