ypard nepal's mushroom success story
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A movement by youth, for youth, for agricultural development
• A global platform
• YPs under 40
• Active in Agricultural Dev.
• Multi-stakeholders
• Decentralized movement
What is YPARD?
ObjectivesFacilitate exchange of information and
knowledge among young professionals across various disciplines globally
Broaden opportunities and promote agriculture among young people
Sustainably improved livelihoods worldwide by innovative agriculture development through contribution of young professionals
Facilitate access to resources and capacity building opportunities
Activities+4500 members from 117 countriesFacilitate exchange of information and
knowledge among young professionals of different disciplines
Broaden opportunities for young professionals to contribute for strategic ARD policy debates
Facilitate resources and capacity building opportunities
For Further Details please visit :www.ypard.net
Overview of YPARD NepalLocal chapter of global YPARD 9 members + 20 volunteers
(including Chitwan, Lamjung and Paklihawa)
Members from universities, research organization, NGO etc
Regular and active communication between and among members
Agriculture Success Story on Mushroom Cultivation
-Bindu Bhandari
Local RepresentativeYPARD Nepal
Mushroom Cultivation StoryInstructor – Mr. Ramchandra
BastakotiSite – Mangalpur- 7, Chitwan
NepalInvolved- 5 local representatives
namely Smriti Pehim Limbu), Bindu Bhandari, Sapana Ghimire, Madan Poudel, Swikriti pandey)
Mushroom Project
Team Members
Objective
To gain practical knowledge about mushroom farming and tackle hardship
Moreover to present an example for motivating youths towards Self Employment using Local resources at local level
Introduction to Oyester Mushroom Locally called kanye chyau whereas scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus
Introduced to Nepali farmers in1984
Most consumed and produced species in our country
Hilly and terai region during winter suitable
Temperature preferable below 30 degree Celsius
Can be harvested in 24 -30 days, multi harvesting 3-5 times
DetailsFunded by involved members of
YPARD Rampur chapter. Rs 2500 each
Materials required- Wood 3 quintals, Straw 422 bundles, spores 37 packets, 48 bamboo logs, polythene bag (opaque and transparent)
Estimated cost for each packet Rs. 130
Estimated earning from each packet Rs. 220
Phase IActivities Timeline
2070-9-20 (2013-1-4) – Site selection and preparation
2070-9-21- Chopped bamboo, carried to the the plot, construction of bamboo frame
2070-9-22Additional
work on bamboo frame
Dug pit for soaking chopped straw
2070-9-23Chopped
straw using electric chopper
Soaked in water for 4 hours
2070-9-24Steaming of
chopped straw for abou 2- 2.5 hours
5 such drums steamed
Packed in plastic bag and left for cooling overnight
2070-9-25Steamed 1
more drumStarted
packing in plastic bags with alternate layers of spores and steamed straw
2070-9-26Continuation of
packing, total 38 packets
Phase II
2070-10-2 to 2070-10-11
Additional 51 packets prepared with a total of 89 packets
Timely visit for cutting plastic cover after mycelium cloud seen in packets
Water spraying after sprouting starts, spreading antifungal and insecticides
Routinely harvested by YPARD Rampur Chapter members and volunteers.
Mushroom Project Video
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