After 20 years, this year has been the first time when I’ve seen such a positive impact of agritourism in Nepal. The Nepalese village of Bhurjungkhola has well integrated two major income generating sources of Nepalese livelihood to uplift the community standard: agriculture and tourism. The Bhunpare-Ghalekharka trekking route under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project and the Tatopani pilgrimage site are... Continue reading

Agroforestry is a worthwhile land-use option which provides conspicuous roles in preserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change, transforming landscapes and achieving sustainable forestry and agriculture. Besides, agroforestry is a ‘panaceae’ to accelerate these three pillars of sustainable development, as well as to transform lives, particularly young rural farmers’ livelihoods. How does agroforestry transform smallholders’ lives? The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) conducts agroforestry... Continue reading

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) published recently its Youth Strategy Plan from 2013 to 2017. After more than 15 years supporting and promoting youth engagement in agriculture, CTA has launched this strategy in order to boost the crucial role of young people in agriculture and rural development (ARD) to develop and modernise the sector. 70% of Africa’s... Continue reading