परिचय

Introduction

Agriculture has been the prime sector of Nepalese economy. The agricultural development policy and program issues related to natural resources, investment, subsidy/ taxes, public/ private services, marketing and pricing, trade and agro-industries are of paramount importance for economic growth and people's welfare. So Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES), established in year 2005, has taken to the onus to pursue these issues, and suggest solutions to the stakeholders. NAES is dedicated to serve on skills and knowledge for agricultural advancement, and arranges for exchange of views. 

Funds

The funding sources of the Society are:

1. Membership fees, and donations;

2. Institutional grants;

3. Receipts from sales of its publications, and advertisements in the journals;

4. Income from conferences, workshops, seminars, trainings etc.; and

5. Consultancy services.

Publications

NAES publishes the Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Economics. The journal has a policy to emphasize the agriculture, agro-industry, marketing and trade, and livelihoods in the Himalayan conditions. NAES brings out other publications on topical issues.

Networks

NAES promotes networking with other agricultural economic and related societies in South Asia and beyond.