Why do we exist

WISE Organics was created to address critical challenges facing agriculture in Nepal, including fertilizer shortages, declining soil health, and the underutilization of agricultural waste. Our purpose is to build sustainable, farmer-centered solutions that strengthen food systems while protecting the environment.

Key Reasons WISE Organics Exists

• High dependence on imported fertilizers
  Nepal relies almost entirely on imported chemical fertilizers such as urea, DAP, and potash.
• Large national fertilizer demand
  Nepal’s annual fertilizer demand is approximately 800,000 metric tons, but typically only 500,000–550,000 metric tonsare imported, leaving a significant supply gap.
• Massive government spending on fertilizer imports
  The Government of Nepal spends approximately NPR 28–30 billion annually on fertilizer imports and subsidies, totaling over NPR 113 billion in the last five years.
• Frequent fertilizer shortages during planting seasons
  Farmers often cannot access fertilizers at the right time, leading to delayed planting and reduced agricultural productivity.
• Declining soil fertility
  Continuous use of chemical fertilizers without organic inputs has reduced soil organic matter and biological activity in many agricultural soils.
• Inefficient fertilizer use
  Many farmers rely on blanket fertilizer recommendations, which often lead to nutrient imbalances, reduced fertilizer efficiency, and unnecessary costs.
• Agricultural waste is underutilized
  Large quantities of agricultural residues are produced every year in Nepal, including rice husks, crop straw, maize residues, and livestock manure.
• Environmental pollution from residue burning
  Crop residues are frequently burned in fields, contributing to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and loss of valuable nutrients.
• Limited access to sustainable soil management technologies
  Smallholder farmers often lack access to tools and technologies that help them improve soil fertility and nutrient management.
• Need for circular agriculture solutions
  Agriculture must transition from a waste-generating system to a circular system where agricultural residues are converted into valuable resources.