Kaguno (Foxtail millet)

                                                                   
 Kaguno:

   Kaguno is the second most commonly grown species of millet after pearl millet.In Nepal it is used as a food grain and is cultivated in high hills and mid hills mainly in the districts of the Karnali zone.

   Known as kaguno in Nepali, foxtail millet used to be common in other parts of the country as well including Kaski and Lamjung. Crops like Kaguno (foxtail millet), barley, buckwheat, beans and finger millet all grow well in mountain soil, are easily comparable to rice and wheat in terms of nutrition (see box), and have long been the staple of highland people.

The product of Humla: Chino (Proso millet)

Chino

 Chino (proso millet) is one of the major winter crops in Karnali but is not as extensively farmed as wheat or paddy. 

   It grows well in a dry and cold climate; it does not need much water and can be cultivated from the lowlands to the highlands, making it perfect for places like Humla.


 It is not only gluten-free but its packed with iron, calcium and vitamins. It's also delicious with a light ,nutty flavor and extremely versatile. Millet can be used in many ways including for breakfast and dessert.

Black Rice: A New Entry

Black rice (Oryza sativa indica) is a type of rice that is grown in a very limited number of countries in the world and is commonly referred to as Forbidden Rice. 

This name comes from the fact that it was once highly restricted, meaning that only

Agriculture in different parts of Nepal

        Nepal is an agro-based country. Most of the people in Nepal depend on agriculture which

provides daily needs such as crops, vegetables, fruits etc. Most of the cottage industries in Nepal are

also based on agriculture because it supplies with raw materials. About 66 percent people directly

engaged in farming. Farming is subsistent in nature and crop is mostly integrated with livestock.

Agriculture is known as the backbone of economy of Nepal. Agriculture occupation consists of three

types: food crops, cash crops and mixed crops.