Nepal, a country full of natural resources with ample opportunities and possibilities for development but it is still far behind from seeing the face of development. In this context, individual citizens of this country must contribute for development activities in accordance to their individual skills and level. It is extremely importance to get updated along with the time. If we fail to do so in todays world it is crystal care that our country will be further pushed towards darkness. If the modern technologies and theories are applied in accordance to Nepalese context, development would not be a distance dream for Nepal.
We are in a mission to promote the economic empowerment of the youth in the field of agriculture to promote the sustainable economical development of the community and the country . We urge you to join our hands and support us for this noble cause. It is important to support for the economical development of the country in this transitional political stage where the development seems to be uncertain.
Aim:
The main aim of our agriculture farmhouse is to bring change in the social,economic development through various agriculture activities.
Objective:
The objective of our farm is to provide oppourtunity for National and International volunteers to learn and contribute skills and knowledge in organic farming. We also produce and supply farm products and quality seeds. The helps in promoting farming on the basis of scientific techiniques. We work to train and transfer knowledge and skills on the scientific techiniques on farming to the local farmers and interested individuals.
Programs:
we conduct farmstay and volunteering programme. Mainly three types of work are conducted by the volunteers. They are :
Light work- This involve cleaning garden, picking grass, carrying water etc.
Intermiediate- This involves a intermediate works like painting,working inf field, cleaning cow,buffalo,goat dung,planting crops etc.
Heavy work- Heavy work involves carrying sack, digging,harvesting etc.
Our farmstay programme is of 3 to 5 days.
The schedule for the 3 days farmtrip is
1st day:- The farm officer will pick up the volunteers from Airport or other areas of Kathmandu like Thamel, Durbarmarg and they are taken to the farm area through the bus or car. In 1st day we introduce the volunteers the local place. Farming technique and general information of the products.
2nd day:- In second day the volunteers are taken to visit the farm and learn the farming technique and work in farmhouse.
3rd day: In 3rd day volunteers are requested to interact with the local promoters and give their feedback and they are taken back.
The schedule for the 5 days farmtrip is:
1st day:- Strat from Kathmandu. Activities like visiting farm and getting general information about farm is done.
2nd day:- Working in field, learning the farming technique, interacting with workers.
3rd day:- Visiting the well-known place of that area, teaching in school
4th day:- Fishing in Local River, providing feedback to the local people, sharing the ideas.
5th day:- Returning back to Kathmandu.
Above mentioned schedule can be change with mutual understanding.
The location for the farming venture has been selected for the Khanighau VDC, Located at Nuwakot district. Khanigau has one of be the best panoramic view with pleasant climate provided with all the basic infrastructure ranging from the communication, transportation and health care facilities.This location is idea for the farming purpose as the irrigation status for this place is good, the soil quality is favorable and the labor force is available easily.
Nuwakot is the part of Bagmati zone in Nepal. Bidur is the headquarter of Nuwakot. Nuwakot is situated at an altitude of about 2790 ft above sea level. It is 75 km from North West Kathmandu. Nuwakot is not only famous for its scenic beauty but the historical importance it bears. Nuwakot was the capital of Nepal, around 200 years ago. Moreover, it still retains some of the old architectures which are worth having a look.
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