Conservation Agriculture (CA), defined as minimal soil disturbance (no-till) and permanent soil cover (mulch) combined with rotations, is more sustainable cultivation system for the future than those practiced these-days. Present tillage system is responsible for the degradation of natural resources and soils. CA can improve agriculture through improvement in water infiltration and reducing erosion, improving soil surface aggregates, reducing compaction through promotion of biological tillage, increasing surface soil organic matter and carbon content, moderating soil temperature, and suppressing weeds. CA also helps reduce cost of production, saves time, increase diversity, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Availability of suitable equipment is a major constraint to successful CA. National promotional program for this technology is needed in present Nepalese context.

Conservation Agriculture (CA), defined as minimal soil disturbance (no-till) and permanent soil cover (mulch) combined with rotations, is more sustainable cultivation system for the future than those practiced these-days. Present tillage system is responsible for the degradation of natural resources and soils. CA can improve agriculture through improvement in water infiltration and reducing erosion, improving soil surface aggregates, reducing compaction through promotion of biological tillage, increasing surface soil organic matter and carbon content, moderating soil temperature, and suppressing weeds. CA also helps reduce cost of production, saves time, increase diversity, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Availability of suitable equipment is a major constraint to successful CA. National promotional program for this technology is needed in present Nepalese context.