1. Background

There is a possibility that sustainable economic growth and food security can be ensured by utilizing the opportunities provided by the geographical environment of the country and the experience of farmers and modern agricultural technologies. Degradation of fertile agricultural land due to inappropriate use of agricultural land and various disasters, lack of access to agricultural land for those who have labor and skills in agriculture and even those who have access cannot use modern technologies in a sufficient amount commercially and the development of the agricultural sector which is the basis of the development of the non-agricultural sector. Inability to attract sufficient investment in infrastructure (irrigation, roads, electricity, communication, industry and market business and advanced technologies) is the main problem of the development of the agricultural sector. The policy framework of agricultural development 2048 and the long-term agricultural plan brought for the overall development of the agricultural sector have given direction to the development of this sector to some extent. However, in the background of economic liberalization, Nepal's existing commitment to the World Trade Organization and regional organizations, the sustainable development agenda for Nepal and the Millennium Development Goals, it is necessary to formulate and implement a new national agricultural policy by maintaining the basic aspects of the long-term agricultural plan. has done The objective and thematic policies formulated in this area and newly formulated will be guided by this policy.