date:Sep 14, 2022
Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist for South Asia, Sunae Kim: ADBs loan will support the governments push to revive horticulture farming in hilly areas of Nepal, highlighted in its declaration of 20162026 as the Fruit Decade. Aside from filling the gap between domestic supply and demand, higher profits expected from commercial fruit and nut farming could also help retain the younger population in the agriculture sector and offer income opportunities for women who are heading household