Nepal Agritech International Expo

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AgriTech

Technology applied to farming, livestock, horticulture and food supply chains, including machinery, irrigation, sensors, software and biological inputs. At Nepal AgriTech the focus spans tools for smallholder terraces as well as commercial farms.

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Precision agriculture

Managing fields with site-specific data from soil tests, GPS, sensors or drones so water, seed and inputs are applied more accurately. In Nepal it is most often discussed for cash crops, horticulture and mechanisation service providers.

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Farm mechanisation

Use of tractors, power tillers, transplanters, harvesters and processing equipment to reduce manual labour and improve timeliness. Nepal's small and terraced plots make compact and two-wheel machines a common focus.

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Drip irrigation

Delivering water and nutrients directly to plant roots through tubes and emitters. It is promoted in Nepal for vegetables, orchards and greenhouse production where water and labour are constrained.

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Post-harvest loss

Product lost between harvest and consumption because of poor handling, drying, storage, transport or market delays. Equipment at the show often targets grain drying, cleaning, packing and cold storage.

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Cold chain

Temperature-controlled handling from harvest or processing through storage and transport. In Nepal it matters for horticulture, dairy, meat, fish and processed foods moving from hill districts to city markets.

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Protected cultivation

Growing crops under greenhouses, tunnels or shade nets to manage temperature, pests and rainfall. It is relevant to Nepali vegetable growers supplying Kathmandu and other urban centres.

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Soil testing

Laboratory or field analysis of soil pH, organic matter and nutrients to guide fertiliser use. At the fair, soil-testing kits and advisory services sit alongside fertiliser and seed exhibitors.

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Seed treatment

Applying fungicides, insecticides or biological agents to seed before sowing to protect germination and early growth. It is part of the input and crop-protection offer at agriculture shows.

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Agri-drone

Unmanned aircraft used for crop spraying, mapping, surveillance or seeding. In Nepal, drone use is developing around horticulture, forestry and crop monitoring, subject to aviation rules.

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Contract farming

An arrangement where a buyer agrees in advance on volume, quality and price with farmers, often supplying inputs or technical support. It appears in agri-value-chain discussions for vegetables, dairy, tea and spices.

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Traceability

The ability to track a crop or food product from farm through processing and retail. It supports export compliance, food safety and premium pricing for Nepali tea, coffee, spices and honey.

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Integrated pest management

Combining biological, cultural and targeted chemical controls to manage pests with less reliance on broad-spectrum pesticides. It is relevant to Nepal's vegetable and fruit growers.

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Agriculture extension

Advisory and training services that connect farmers with research, technology and market information. At the show, extension staff and cooperatives are key channels for adopting new equipment.