Export to Nepal Floating Row Covers Nikoletta Watlikiewicz University of Guelph

Nepal South Asia South Asia 27 Million people 27 Million people 147, 181 sq kms 147, 181 sq kms Divided into 3 regions Divided into 3 regions Food Basket Food Basket

Himalayan Region Mountainous Mountainous High of 16°C in Spring High of 16°C in Spring High of 18°C in Summer High of 18°C in Summer Extend growing season = asset Extend growing season = asset

Agribon Row Cover Polymer Group Inc Polymer Group Inc Reusable Reusable Unwoven fabric Unwoven fabric Raises temp by 1-2°C Raises temp by 1-2°C Protect against mild frost + pests Protect against mild frost + pests Permits light, water, air Permits light, water, air Lessen soil erosion Lessen soil erosion

Fabrene Polymer Group Inc. is parent company Polymer Group Inc. is parent company Locations worldwide Locations worldwide Location in North Bay, Ontario called Fabrene Location in North Bay, Ontario called Fabrene Specialize in unwoven fabrics Specialize in unwoven fabrics 250 employees 250 employees Looking to expand = more jobs for Canadians Looking to expand = more jobs for Canadians

Agribon in Nepal 66% = 17 million people in Agriculture 66% = 17 million people in Agriculture 39% of the GDP 39% of the GDP Used by farmers, gardeners, growers Used by farmers, gardeners, growers Grow for longer = higher yields Grow for longer = higher yields Protect against soil erosion Protect against soil erosion Lessen sting of pest outbreaks Lessen sting of pest outbreaks

Reusable Fabric Reusable Fabric Many sizes Many sizes 83” x 10 ft for $10.50 CAD 83” x 10 ft for $10.50 CAD 30 ft x 100 ft for $ CAD 30 ft x 100 ft for $ CAD Easily stored Easily stored Easily shipped Easily shipped

Shipping and Distribution No special documentation No special documentation Export Control List Export Control List Area Control List Area Control List Wide distribution Wide distribution Easy access Easy access Travel far to remote places Travel far to remote places

Agriculture in Nepal “The agriculture sector has got a prime role to play in the Nepalese economy” – Department of Agriculture “The agriculture sector has got a prime role to play in the Nepalese economy” – Department of Agriculture Increasing agricultural production Increasing agricultural production Increasing Food Production Increasing Food Production Agriculture development = national economy development Agriculture development = national economy development

Thank You By Nikoletta Watlikiewicz By Nikoletta Watlikiewicz 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 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