Riju Kattel

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

  2020 – 2024

  Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Dang, Nepal · Aggregate percentage: 76.17% · Course duration: eight semesters

• Thesis: Assessment of Diversity in Aromatic Rice Genotypes for Yield and Yield Attributes

  • Studied diversity among aromatic rice genotypes based on agro-morphological traits
  • Analysed communality values using principal component analysis
  • Analysed genetic distance between clusters using cluster analysis

• Evaluation of Staggered Transplanting and Level of GA3 on Hybrid Rice Seed Production in Deukhuri, Dang

  Deukhuri, Dang, Nepal · Collected and maintained data; assisted with editing and preparation for publication

• Consumer Preferences and Awareness of Indian Jujube (Baer)

  5 January 2025

  Nepal (online) · Conducted the survey

  • Every respondent knew Baer, but 43% eat it less often than before.
  • Only 30% were aware of its nutritional benefits, and 60% preferred exotic fruits.
  • 80% believe demand for Baer has declined over the years.

• Responses to Unseasonal Rainfall among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Ratnanagar Municipality

  2025

  Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, Nepal · Study

  • Labour scarcity was identified as the primary cause of crop losses during unseasonal rainfall (reported as 40%; the measure is being confirmed).
  • National early-warning policy was not matched by local implementation, leaving structural barriers to farmer resilience unaddressed.

• Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Local Adaptation Strategies in Gauradaha Municipality

  March–May 2025

  Gauradaha Municipality, Nepal · Independent study

  • 36% of households had no awareness of climate change, an education-driven knowledge gap.
  • 89% reported rising pests and diseases, yet adaptation uptake was 54%: a gap between recognised risk and actual response.

• Field facilitator intern, GeoKrishi Initiative

  Jan – Apr 2024

  Ratnanagar and Lamahi

  • Helped 100 farmers adopt the GeoKrishi platform with targeted technical guidance and hands-on support.
  • Led training sessions in two municipalities, making sustainable farming technologies easier to use.
  • Collected and analysed field data on how farmers use the technology.

• Farm manager, RS-Agro Farm (family farm)

  2023 – present

  Ratnanagar, Chitwan

  • Secured an irrigation subsidy of about US$7,460 covering 3.35 hectares of family and neighbouring land.
  • Runs daily operations: labour, soil maintenance and sustainable crop production.
  • Manages the supply chain from harvest to direct sales and negotiation with local vendors.

• Coordinator, Lamahi Youth Network, Amnesty International Nepal

  Jan 2024 – Feb 2025

  Lamahi, Dang

  • Led a group of 40 youth volunteers.
  • Organised and ran sessions on climate change and human rights for students in 12 schools.
  • Handled planning, budget and reporting, working with municipal officials.

• Economics of Wheat Cultivation Under Different Weed Management Practices

  Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

  Dang, Nepal

• Cultivation of African Marigold

  Jul – Sep 2023

• High-Yield and Quality Production of Lettuce in a Greenhouse

  Apr 2023

• Cultivation Practices of Oyster Mushroom

  Feb – May 2024

  IAAS, Prithu Technical College farm

• Participatory Rural Appraisal in Gabar Rural Municipality

  January 2024

  Gabar Rural Municipality, Banke, Nepal

• Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Agriculture

  14 – 16 May 2020

  • Learned the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis to map field boundaries and soil data.
  • Studied how digital tools and apps can improve crop accuracy and resource efficiency.
  • Gained hands-on experience with beginner-level GIS software for collecting field data.

• College-Level Integrated Pest Management Programme: Cauliflower

  5 Sep – 20 Nov 2022

  • Applied biological, cultural and mechanical methods to reduce chemical pesticide use.
  • Identified cauliflower diseases and prescribed non-chemical treatments.
  • Implemented IPM protocols to manage pests while preserving soil health and beneficial insects.

• Training on Soil Laboratory Analysis

  5 – 11 Dec 2022

  • Tested soil physical properties (moisture, texture) and chemical properties (pH).
  • Analysed soil fertility results to identify specific nutrient deficiencies.
  • Translated laboratory data into practical fertiliser and soil-management advice for farmers.

• Personality Development and Anchoring Training

  8 – 24 Jun 2018

  • Public speaking and anchoring for formal event moderation.
  • Leadership, adaptability and team coordination.
  • Communicating technical information clearly to the public.

• Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation Planning

  UN CC:Learn

• Understanding the Problem of Modern Slavery

  Alison

• Statistical analysis

  R Studio, Minitab

• Office software

  Microsoft Office

• Communication, leadership and teamwork

• English

  IELTS 7.5 (overall band score)

• Essay Writing Competition: winner

  2022

  “Climate Smart Agriculture: Policies, Status and Prospect for Resilience of Nepal”, organised by The Eco-Minions, Nepal

• Article Writing Competition: winner

  2023

  Literacy category (“Trails of Life” theme), organised by SOMES, Nepal

• Essay competition: third position

  14 Dec 2017

  Organised by Valmiki Shiksha Sadan

• STEM Blog Writing Competition: honourable mention

  2021

  Organised by My Geeky Planet

Climate change · Community resilience and equity · Participatory research · Pesticide governance and risk · Pollinators · Environmental justice · Soil health · Soil fertility