Durga Mani Gautam, Ph.D
University of Agriculture and Forestry, Chitwan, Nepal
 

Abstract
 
Nepal has diverse agro-climatic conditions. Hills and mountains have different niche areas suitable for the production of various high value commodities. There is tremendous scope for commercial agricultural production to enter into the international market. Among various agricultural components horticultural crops are the important ones for commercial production. Poor transportation facilities and poor infra-structure, lack of know-how, higher cost of production, poor linkage to the international market etc. are the major constraints. Suitable pocket areas for the production of fruits, vegetables and other high value commodities have been identified and listed. Some of the suggestions and guidelines are described in this paper so that commercial production of agriculture can be brought into practice.