नेपालको कृषि अहिले एक महत्त्वपूर्ण मोडमा छ। किसानहरूले ऑर्गानिक मल जस्तै वृक्ष पोषक लाई उपयोगी देखेपनि, रासायनिक उत्पादनहरूको भारी मार्केटिङ र सरकारी प्राथमिकताको कारण तिनीहरू बाध्य भएर केमिकल मल प्रयोग गर्नुपर्ने अवस्था छ। यस ब्लगमा माटोको स्वास्थ्य, पानी व्यवस्थापन, कीरा नियन्त्रण, खेती प्रणाली, र सरकारको भूमिकाबारे विस्तृत रूपमा चर्चा गरिएको छ। अब, के हामी हानिकारक रासायनिक मल प्रयोग गर्नेछौं वा ऑर्गानिक खेतीलाई रोज्नेछौं? निर्णय तपाईंको हातमा छ!
कृषिको भविष्य: किन ऑर्गानिक मल जस्तै वृक्ष पोषकलाई रासायनिक उत्पादनहरूभन्दा बढी प्रवर्द्धन गर्नुपर्छ?
नेपालको कृषि अहिले दुई बाटोको सङ्गममा छ। किसानहरू जस्तै किशानलाई थाहा छ कि वृक्ष पोषक जस्ता ऑर्गानिक मल (organic fertilizer) माटोको स्वास्थ्यका लागि राम्रो हुन्छ। तर, रासायनिक उत्पादनहरूको आकर्षक प्याकेजिङ (packaging) र भारी मार्केटिङ (marketing) को कारणले गर्दा किसानहरूलाई बाध्य भएर तिनै उत्पादनहरू किन्नु परेको छ।
किशानले आफ्नो अनुभव बाँडे, उनले २०० लिटर पानी, २० किलो माटो, र १ लिटर वृक्ष पोषक मिसाएर प्रयोग गरे। नतिजा धेरै राम्रो देखियो, तर बजार अझै पनि रासायनिक मललाई प्राथमिकता दिन्छ। किन?
समाधान: नेपाल बायो कृषि उत्पादन केन्द्रले यो समस्या समाधान गर्न उच्च गुणस्तरका ऑर्गानिक मलहरू उपलब्ध गराइरहेको छ।
मार्कण्डेय अधिकारी भन्छन्:
किशान प्रश्न गर्छन्:
कृषि परिवर्तनको मोडमा छ। किशान जस्ता सचेत किसानहरूलाई वृक्ष पोषक जस्ता ऑर्गानिक मलको महत्व थाहा छ। तर, सरकार, बजार, र जनचेतना बिना यो संक्रमणको गति ढिलो हुन्छ।
अब निर्णय तपाईंको हातमा छ – के हामी अझै पनि हानिकारक रासायनिक उत्पादन प्रयोग गर्नेछौं वा वृक्ष पोषक जस्ता ऑर्गानिक समाधानलाई स्वीकार गर्नेछौं?
Agriculture is at a crossroads. Farmers like Kishan are aware that organic products like Vrikhs Poshak are healthier and better for soil sustainability. However, due to the heavy marketing and attractive packaging of chemical products, farmers often feel they have no choice but to purchase them. This article discusses why organic farming must be prioritized at the national level and explores key topics like soil health, cropping systems, plant nutrition, irrigation, plant diseases, and the long-term impact of chemical vs. organic farming.
Kishan, a dedicated farmer, shared his experience mixing 200 liters of water, 20 kg soil, and 1 liter of Vrikhs Poshak. The results were impressive, yet the market still favors chemical fertilizers due to aggressive marketing tactics. The bottle design of chemical fertilizers is attractive, making them more appealing to buyers. This is an unfair advantage that forces farmers into dependency.
Key Issues:
Solution: The Nepal Bio Krishi Utpadan Kendra is working to change this narrative by providing high-quality organic alternatives.
Dr. Niraj Poudel emphasizes that soil health is the foundation of agriculture. Without fertile soil, farmers will struggle to maintain yields. Several factors influence soil health:
Farmers often rely on monocropping, which depletes the soil of essential nutrients. Organic fertilizers like Vrikhs Poshak enhance soil fertility by adding organic matter, beneficial microbes, and slow-release nutrients. Soil testing from at least 5 points in a field is necessary to determine nutrient deficiencies.
Efficient irrigation ensures that nutrients are absorbed properly. Organic farming retains more soil moisture, reducing the need for excessive watering. Over-irrigation with chemical fertilizers leads to soil degradation.
Different plant diseases affect stems and leaves. Chemical pesticides offer short-term benefits but weaken the plant’s natural defense system. Organic methods, including neem-based pesticides, enhance plant immunity over time.
Markanday Adhikari, a key figure in organic research, continues to study types of insects affecting cash crops. Instead of burning crop residue, farmers should decompose it to enrich soil organic matter.
One of the biggest paradoxes in modern agriculture is why farmers don’t eat their own crops. Kishan asks some hard-hitting questions:
Many people wonder why organic products last longer than chemically-grown ones. The answer lies in the cellular structure of plants:
Earthworms are vital for soil aeration and nutrient cycling, yet their populations have declined due to excessive chemical fertilizer use. Organic farming revives earthworm populations, improving soil structure and fertility.
Agriculture is at a critical juncture. Farmers like Kishan are waking up to the reality that organic products like Vrikhs Poshak are the future. However, without government support, proper branding, and farmer education, the transition will be slow.
The future of agriculture depends on how we act today. Will we continue using harmful chemicals, or will we embrace sustainable solutions like Vrikhs Poshak and other organic innovations? The choice is ours.
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