NCF: Mushroom farming generates new income streams for women
(WorldNews Finland)

In Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, one of Nepal`s fastest growing cities, changes in rainfall pattern is seriously affecting people`s livelihood. Intensive rainfall in short periods of time is causing flood inundation, and no rain at all for long periods in the summer is causing water shortage and drought. Small businesses like roadside tea shops, retail shops and cart businesses as well as daily agricultural labour in suburban areas are the main sources of income in the project area, especially for poor women. Many families dependent on small traditional business and agriculture will see their monthly...