Integrated nutrient and pest management for improving sustainability of small-holder farming

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Country

Nepal

Led By

Center for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD-Nepal)

Student

Tiare Silvasy, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Description

The Horticulture Innovation Lab awarded a $2,000 (USD) Trellis Fund grant to the Center for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD‐Nepal).

CARD‐Nepal will lead a 6-month project focused on integrating plant nutrient and pest management practices for smallholder farmers in Nepal.

As part of the Trellis Fund process, the CARD‐Nepal team will also work with a U.S. graduate student, selected to provide additional agricultural expertise to achieve the project goals.

Funding Source

This project is supported by the Horticulture Innovation Lab with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development, as part of the U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative called Feed the Future.