Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is major responsible organization for agricultural development in Nepal. This consists of five divisions, two centers, one research and development council, four departments, four projects and autonomous bodies of one research council (Nepal Agriculture Research Council), four corporations and a few development committees and boards. In and under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives there are more than 10,000 employees.
Under NARC following crop research station perform crop improvement activities in Nepal.
1. National Rice Research Program 2. National Wheat Research Program 3. National Maize Research Program 3. National Grain Legumes Research Program 4. National Oilseeds Research Program 5. National Sugarcane Research Program 6. National Citrus Research Program 7. National Potato Research Program 8. National Jute Research Program 9. National Ginger Research Program 10. Hill Crops Research ProgramRead more about this topic: Crop Breeding In Nepal
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