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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.
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February 15, 2026
The Himalayan published an article on agricultural policies in Nepal which mentioned IFPRI’s research on the demands of contract farming in Nepal and its impact on farmers. According to the research, “lentils [are] the number one agricultural export commodity and it is the most significant pulse in terms of both area and production. It constitutes 60 per cent of the total pulses produced in the country.”
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