Chhahari Library
A growing home for research and learning from Chhahari, a directory of farmers and farms across Nepal, and a community-led record of local seed diversity.
Growing archive
03 living collections
01 / Publications
This shelf brings together work by Chhahari staff, collaborators, researchers, and practitioners whose knowledge connects to the farm.
Discussion Paper · Srijana Poudel, Sarda Thapa & Dipesh Nepal
Comparing conventional and agroecological farming practices to generate evidence for a more sustainable, resilient, and food-secure future in Nepal
Pdf File · Srijana Poudel & Dipesh Nepal
Food and Agriculture Fact Sheet 2024: Insights, evidence, and policy perspectives shaping the future of Nepal's food and agriculture
Study Report · Dr. Krishna Prasad Paudel, Dr. Sujata Tamang, Sindrela Dewan, Sarda Thapa, and Dipesh Nepal
Agroecology Assessment of Nepal—A research-based assessment exploring policies, budgets, and farmers' experiences to strengthen sustainable, climate-resilient, and food-secure agricultural systems in Nepal
The first records are shown as an editorial pipeline. Downloads will appear only after the final files and authorship details are confirmed.
02 / Farmer & farm inventory
Each listing is designed to hold a farmer's full name, farm name, location, contact options, areas of work, and a photo—with clear permission from the person listed.
Founding profileChhahari Farm team
Nepal
An agroecology demonstration and learning farm connecting seasonal production, research, training, and community value chains.
Govinda Sharma
Patlekhet, Kavre
HASERA Agriculture Research and Training Center is a certified organic farm and leading Permaculture Learning Center in Nepal, dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, and ecological living. Since its establishment in 1992, HASERA has provided hands-on training to farmers, students, and practitioners from across Nepal and more than 110 countries, inspiring the development of model farms and learning centers while strengthening the global movement for sustainable agriculture.
WhatsappMeena Gurung
Pokhara Metropolitan City- 25, Jhijhirka, Pokhara
Mina Kumari Gurung is the founder of Maya Eco Village Integrated Agriculture Farm in Pokhara, Kaski. After many years working abroad, she returned to Nepal to pursue her passion for sustainable agriculture. She now promotes integrated organic farming, ecological land stewardship, and rural entrepreneurship, inspiring farmers and young people through practical demonstrations of resilient and nature-based farming systems.
03 / Community seed bank
A community seed bank is a locally managed system for collecting, documenting, safely storing, regenerating, and—where communities agree—sharing locally adapted seed varieties and the knowledge around them.
Rice / local landrace
Accession ID
CSB-001
Sample seed record
Seed steward
Jumla farmer group (sample)
Harvest year
2025
Availability
Demo listing — not available
Common bean / local climbing type
Accession ID
CSB-002
Sample seed record
Seed steward
Karnali seed circle (sample)
Harvest year
2025
Availability
Demo listing — limited
Foxtail millet / local population
Accession ID
CSB-003
Sample seed record
Seed steward
Mid-hill grain network (sample)
Harvest year
2024
Availability
Demo listing — regeneration planned
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If you work with Chhahari, know a farmer who should be represented, or help steward local seed, start a conversation with the farm team.
