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Highlights from Province 1, Nepal
This visit was a great opportunity to formalize the engagement of the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoLMAC) from Province 1, Nepal in Rupantar, outlining the working modality by signing an MoU with the Secretary, Meghnath Timilsina.
Case Studies to understand how diversification has happened previously, led by IFPRI
In the EGP, the agro-climatic and geographic factors favor diversification towards high-value crops that are market-oriented. There are examples of farmers and clusters of agricultural diversifications that have emerged across the region.
West Bengal Global Business Summit
Dr. Kuhu Chatterjee participated in the West Bengal Global Business Summit from 20th – 21st April 2022 in Kolkata, where the relationship between West Bengal and Australia was highlighted through engagement in ACIAR projects including Rupantar.
First Visit to Bangladesh
In April, CIMMYT together with project members of Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU) and Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Services (RDRS) had a successful visit to Rangpur to start understanding the current context for diversification, and to learn from farmer preferences.