Some farmers want to grow kiwi on sloping lands in Nepal, especially in hills around Kathmandu valley. The max. temp. during summer months are 25 to 30 deg Celsius while in winters it ranges from 2 to 10, but some years may go below zero. The fruit has a high market demand. There are a few farmers who have started growing kiwi in flat lands where irrigation facilities are available. But the technology suited for sloppy lands may be different from those used in flat lands.
The traditional solutuion would be contour following terraces. This allows for the reduction of runoff (nutrients, soil, pollution) which can damage waterways, as well as capturing and holding a greater amount of rainwater. The exact arrangement of terraces can aid in temperature control through storage of solar energy, also positioning can allow cold air to drain toward the valley below and not concentrate around the crop
Dear David,
Thanks for your answer. It seems planting kiwi on hill slopes is not easy, but I am exploring for techniques that make easy and wise to follow.
G.K. Shrestha.
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