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Contribution of Agri Preneurship

Agri-preneurship in Nepal is crucial for transforming subsistence farming into a thriving agribusiness, contributing significantly to the economy by enhancing productivity, creating jobs, and promoting innovation. Despite its potential, challenges such as conservative mindsets, limited access to finance, and bureaucratic hurdles hinder progress. Initiatives like cooperatives and agri-tech startups are emerging to address these issues and improve market access for farmers.

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Contribution of Agri Preneurship

Agri-preneurship in Nepal is crucial for transforming subsistence farming into a thriving agribusiness, contributing significantly to the economy by enhancing productivity, creating jobs, and promoting innovation. Despite its potential, challenges such as conservative mindsets, limited access to finance, and bureaucratic hurdles hinder progress. Initiatives like cooperatives and agri-tech startups are emerging to address these issues and improve market access for farmers.

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Contribution of

agri-preneurship in nepal
- Shalin Gautam
Discussion overview
0 a need for Contribution
1 0 Current
situation
20
Real life initiatives
3 0 Contribution & importance to
economy
4
the need for contribution
As a sector contributing 1/3 of country’s GDP and direct & indirect engagement of 66% of the
population
-for value addition, branding & commercialization of agro-products
-to transform ‘Subsistence Farming to Agribusiness’ i.e. A way of life to a thriving industry
-to transition & professionalize ‘A Farmer’ to ‘An Agripreneur’
-for Transportation, Distribution & Business Networks
-to increase productivity through advanced research & technology development
-to identify unique commmodities with competitive advantage in global market
-to eliminate middlemen ensuring a free competitive market
-for policy reforms, subsidies and incentives
-for initiation in farmer’s training & education
-for more bargaining power into the hands of farmers
Current situation & it’s impact on
contribution
Ongoing Changes & Practices
• Emergence as Strong Economic Sector
• Government Initiatives
• Technological Adoption
• Commercialization & Market Access to Farmers

Cultural, Structural & Regulatory Challenges for the changes


• Conservative Mindset & Approach towards Farming & Farmers
• No continuous Research & Training Programs for the Farmers
• Limited access to Finance
• Failure to establish minimum support prices for farmers
• Dominated by middlemen & Market Information Gap
• Inadequate Policy Support & Bureaucratic Hurdles
Organized institutions & bodies
• Dairy Cooperatives

• Farmers Cooperatives & Finances

• Agro Tourism Business

• Agri-Tech Startups & Advisory


Bodies
Real life practices & initiatives
Saipal Berries Himalayan Java

GeoKrishi

Kheti Bazaar Nepal Tea Collective


Contributions & Importance to
economy
1. Market Linkage & Value Chain Development
2. Commercialize Unorganized Agricultural Sector & Enhance Productivity
3. Job Creation & Income Generation
4. Innovation & Modern Technology and Advanced Farming Techniques
5. Export Promotion & Resource Management
6. Community Development & Capacity Building
7. Eliminate Middlemen & Ensure Fair Price for the Farmers
8. Command Premium Pricing through quality assurance & expand reach to the global market
9. Promote Environmental Sustainability

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