CANADA-NEPAL EXPORT PROJECT Kerin Hudson University of Guelph
NEPAL
31 M people 83% rural Ag = 75% of livelihood
Mountain
Mountain Hill
Mountain Hill Terai
NEPALESE DIET SEASONAL LITTLE MEAT RICE, LENTILS, VEGETABLES NUTRIENT DEFICIENT
Passive Convection Solar Food Dryer ?
VEGETABLES FRUITS SPICES HERBS GRAIN CROPS VERSATILE
HOW CAN CANADA GET INVOLVED?
~$1000 US < $400 US
1 30” x 36” x 12” 1 30” x 36” x 12” 35 lbs. 35 lbs. FLY from Toronto to Kathmandu FLY from Toronto to Kathmandu = $ CAN = $ CAN
Kerin Hudson Kerin Hudson University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC, CIFSRF, and DFAIT University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC, CIFSRF, and DFAIT Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada Total presentation time:5 min : 33 s Total presentation time:5 min : 33 s For further information, a detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website: For further information, a detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website:
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