Nepal has diverse agrp-c/imatic conditions. Hills and mountains have different niche areas suitable for
the production of various high value commodities. There is tremendous scope for commercial
agricultural production to enter into the international market. Among various agricultural components
horticultural crops are the important ones for commercial prodution. Poor transportation facilities
and poor infra-sturcture. lack of know-how, higher cost of production. poor linkage to the
international market etc. are the major constraints. Suitable pocket areas for the production of fruits,
vegetables and other high value commodities have been identified and listed. Some of the suggestions
and guidleines are described in this paper so that commercial production of agriculwre can be
brought into practice.

Nepal has diverse agrp-c/imatic conditions. Hills and mountains have different niche areas suitable for
the production of various high value commodities. There is tremendous scope for commercial
agricultural production to enter into the international market. Among various agricultural components
horticultural crops are the important ones for commercial prodution. Poor transportation facilities
and poor infra-sturcture. lack of know-how, higher cost of production. poor linkage to the
international market etc. are the major constraints. Suitable pocket areas for the production of fruits,
vegetables and other high value commodities have been identified and listed. Some of the suggestions
and guidleines are described in this paper so that commercial production of agriculwre can be
brought into practice.