From Two Calves to Commercial Success: Nepali Graduate's Thriving Buffalo Farm in Gandaki Province

Pokhara. Ramesh Acharya of Bharatpokhari, Ward-33 of Pokhara Metropolitan City, has transformed his buffalo farming venture, which began seven years ago with just two calves, into a commercial success. At a time when negative perceptions about agriculture persist in society, he started raising two calves at Tikhedhunga in Suraudi, Bharatpokhari, despite having completed postgraduate studies.

In those early days, Acharya was often looked down upon and mocked by his own neighbors and acquaintances for his choice of work. However, times have changed; those who once scorned and ridiculed him are now envious of his flourishing buffalo farming and commercial agricultural endeavors. As his buffalo farming has become commercial, Acharya himself is proud of his profession. He recounted that when he started raising calves, the area at Tikhedhunga was nothing but dense bushes, which he cleared to set up a temporary shelter.