Integrated Agroforestry Research and Development for Climate-Resilient Landscapes in the Mid-Hills of Nepal

We are building a scalable integrated agro-ecosystem model in the mid-hills of Nepal that generates income, employment, and environmental benefits.

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Sustainable Agriculture

Combining coffee, citrus, bees and trees for a resilient future.

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People & Prosperity

Creating rural employment and sustainable income opportunities.

Our Integrated Model

Coffee plantation

Coffee Plantation

High quality coffee for sustainable markets

Orange orchard
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Orange Orchard

Nutritious citrus production with long-term returns

Apiary development
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Apiary Development

Honey production and pollination services

Agroforestry landscape
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Agroforestry

Restoring ecosystems and building climate resilience

Our Vision in Numbers

🌱100,000+Coffee Plants
🍊30,000+Orange Trees
🏡20+Apiaries
🐝2,000+Hives
👥150–250Rural Jobs
🌄10Model Farms

Our Mission

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To develop, research and promote integrated agroforestry systems in the mid-hills of Nepal that enhance productivity, create dignified employment, restore the environment and build climate-resilient landscapes for future generations.

Our Impact

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Economic
Growth

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Employment
Generation

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Environmental
Restoration

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Research &
Innovation

Leadership Team

Sumitra Thapa

Sumitra Thapa

Business Development Manager

Leads land procurements and strategic business development, and partnership development.

Saagar Thapa

Saagar Thapa

Implementation and Operations Manager

Oversees field operations, implementation and day-to-day farm management.

In Progress

First Pilot Project: Ghetung, Gulmi

44 Ropani integrated agroforestry pilot. Site clearance and pit digging started Monday, June 22.

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Latest Project Update

Latest Field Progress

  • Ghetung, Gulmi: 150 orange plants have been planted; remaining orange plants and coffee are planned for the next planting season.
  • The National Citrus Development Center, Tansen, Palpa contributed 200 orange plants as a grant to support the establishment of the project.
  • Rupakot, Gulmi: 800 coffee plants have been successfully planted.