Young Entrepreneur FENCHU LAMA Becomes Model Farmer
Summary
Fenchu Lama from Makwanpur has transformed from a teacher into a model agricultural entrepreneur, building a profitable dragon fruit, goat, and guava farming business. His success has inspired local farmers and earned him several awards for innovation and contribution to agriculture.
Key Points
- Fenchu Lama of Padam Pokhari, Makwanpur-13, left teaching to pursue commercial agriculture and became a model farmer.
- He runs MNS Agro Pvt. Ltd., along with related businesses, and cultivates dragon fruit, guava, marigold, and goats using modern farming methods.
- His farm includes 10,000 dragon fruit plants, earns annual income from multiple crops, and provides regular employment to local workers.
- He says Nepal’s agricultural sector needs farmer-friendly policies, timely fertilizers, quality seeds, easier insurance, and stable market prices.
