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Introduction
National Oilseed Development Program was established
in April 14, 1976 (Baishakh 02, 2033 BS) for the
research and development of the oilseeds in the
country. After the inception of Nepal Agricultural
Research Council in 1990 (2048 BS) it was renamed
as National Oilseed Research Program (NORP). This
program is situated in Nawalpur in Sarlahi District.
Oilseed research in Nepal was started systematically
with the establishment this program. NORP is located
at Netragunj Village Development Committee in
ward no. 6, Nawalpur. It is located on east west
national highway. It lies at 27° 3' 86"
north latitude and 85° 35' 52" east longitude
and at an elevation of 144 masl.
- Collection, Conservation,
Characterization, Assessment and Utilization
of indigenous and exotic oilseed genetic resources.
- Periodic Assessment of production
problems and potentials of major oilseed crops
in different agro-ecological zones of the country
with the collaboration of agriculture research
stations, extension agencies and defining and
prioritizing the research agenda.
- Development and conduction
of applied and adaptive problem solving and
potential exploration researches on oilseeds
and generate varieties, production package of
practices, diseases and insect pest control
measures.
- Collaborate and coordinate
with agriculture research stations, disciplinary
divisions in planning and conduction of on-station
and on-farm experiments for generating location
specific technologies.
- Developments of techniques/technologies
that minimize or prevent pre-and post harvest
losses and enhance oil quality.
- Production or breeder and
foundation seeds to some extent and provide
technological and training support to the oilseeds
producers.
- Establish linkages with national/regional/international
oilseed research agencies for exchange of expertise,
research materials and collaborative research.
- Assist NARC in formulating
oilseed research and production policy.
- Publish research findings
and recommendations of latest technologies and
collaborate with extension agency for wider
dissemination.
Contact
Coordinator
National Oil Seed Research Program
Nawalpur, Sarlahi, Nepal
PO Box: 5459, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-46-570002 Fax: 977-56-
Email:
Website: www.narc.org.np |
