2 June 2026. A two-day training program on seed quality improvement and strengthening seed-related information services has been successfully completed in Bhairabi Rural Municipality, Dailekh.
The training was organized by Saewcc-Nepal under the initiative of the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the European Union–United Nations (EU-UN) “Empowered Women, Prosperous Nepal (EWPN)” Program. Conducted on June 2 and 3, the program brought together women cooperative leaders, farmers, and local stakeholders actively engaged in the agricultural sector.
The training provided both practical and theoretical knowledge on quality seed selection, seed quality testing, seedling production and management, storage techniques, and market-oriented variety selection for crops such as tomato, cabbage and cauliflower Seed selection. Facilitated by Agriculture Development Officer Pritam Thapa, the sessions covered topics including the seed cycle, seed sources and utilization, seed testing, and vegetable nursery management.
According to the organizers, the training aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of farmers and women cooperative leaders from Chagatra Agriculture Cooperative and Ujyalo Sana Kishan Cooperative while promoting the use of quality seeds in local agricultural production.
The program employed interactive learning methods, including group discussions, question-and-answer sessions, experience sharing, and field-based practical exercises. Following the training, participants reported improved knowledge and skills in identifying quality seeds, conducting germination tests, selecting vegetable varieties based on market demand, and managing vegetable nurseries.
Participants expressed their expectation that similar technical training programs would be conducted regularly in the future. They also emphasized the need for advanced training on vegetable seed production and exposure visits to successful agricultural enterprises to further enhance their knowledge and practical experience.
