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potential to practice floriculture, horticulture, etc. Similarly, the Himalayan region
is favourable for livestock farming and foothills of the Himalayas are suitable for
fruits cultivation. Rest of the agricultural can be practiced according to the basic
requirement. For example, fish needs water, bees need flowers, etc.

Problems of Agriculture in Nepal

Despite its needs and importance, Nepal has many problems in agriculture. They are
as follows:

1. Unequal distribution of land
2. Traditional method of farming
3. Lack of irrigation facility

4. Lack of storage
5. Lack of agricultural tools
6. Lack of capital

7. Traditional method of farming
8. Lack of proper market
9. Poverty

Solutions

1. Traditional methods of farming should be converted into the scientific method
of farming.
2. Farmers should be given training to use new technology, improved seeds,
chemical fertilizers in appropriate quantity, crop rotation, etc.
3. Government should provide fertilizers, seeds and other essential materials for
agriculture in subsidized rate to the farmers.

4. Irrigation canals should be constructed in more number so that a large area of
arable land can be covered and farmers do not need to wait for monsoon rain.

5. Priority should be given on establishing and developing essential physical
infrastructure in the country.
6. Emphasis should be given to the production of commercial and high value items.

7. Proper plans and policies should be made to ensure agricultural security,
sustainable farmings, quality improvement and market extension for
agricultural products.

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