Maize in Nepal: Production Systems, Constraints, and Priorities for Research i

to uplift the socio-economic level of the Nepalese by developing and disseminating technologies that increase the productivity and sustainability of resources devoted to agriculture. NARC’s research programs are carried out in Agricultural Research Stations located throughout the country and with farmers in their fields. CIMMYT The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an internationally funded, non-profit scientific research and training organization. Headquartered in Mexico, the Center works with agricultural research institutions worldwide to improve the productivity and sustainability of maize and wheat systems for poor farmers in developing countries. It is one of the 16 similar centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR comprises over 50 partner countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. It is co-sponsored by the Food and Agricultur