DINESH PARIYAR

DINESH PARIYAR
Nakhipot , Lalitpur-14, Nepal.
Email : dilaxmi@yahoo.com or pcdnarc@ntc.net.np; phone 977-1-
4262567
PERSONAL
Born: 7 February 1953 ( Rajbiraj-3, Saptari, NEPAL)
EDUCATION
Master in Grassland Science, University of Reading, United Kingdom, 1983.
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture honors in Animal Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
1975.
LANGUAGES
Nepali (mother tongue)
English (good)
KEY EXPERIENCES
‣ 33 years professional working experience in hills and mountainous terrain and 2 years in terai
environments.
‣ Long experience in planning, implementing and monitoring of development and research projects,
focusing on rehabilitation of degraded lands, rural income generation and poverty reduction.
‣ Can work effectively in multidisciplinary team; in various socio-cultural environments, and with
international agencies and staff.
‣ Good analytical, writing and people skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 ( July ) – present : Director Planning and Coordination for NARC. Responsible for planning and
implementing NARC's research and development programmes, monitoring activities and outcomes.
2008 : Director, Livestock and Fisheries Research for NARC. Responsible for implementation of livestock,
fodder & pasture, fisheries, and related projects.
1986-2007: Head of Division, Pasture and Fodder Research Division, Khumaltar. Coordinated overall
forage research and development activities throughout the country. Liaised with donor agencies FAO,
IFAD, AERC Canada and NZAID representatives. Coordinated and conducted fodder-livestock interface
programs for the Government of Nepal, FAO and IFAD in three agro-ecozones. Provided support and
technical knowledge to INGO/NGO and individual farmers with seed and plant materials for rehabilitation of
degraded leasehold forest land; implemented year round fodder production systems, increased milk and
meat yields, reduced production costs, increased farm incomes. Implemented training programmes for seed
production, and sustainable fodder conservation.
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1985 : Farm Manager, Pansayakhola Sheep Farm, Nuwakot of Department of Livestock Services,
Government of Nepal (GoN). Sheep husbandry research activities were carried out for Polworth, Merino,
Baruwal sheep, including high altitude migratory flocks.
1984 : Sectoral Head, Livestock and Veterinary Sector, Integrated Hill Development Project
(IHDP,GoN), Dandapakhar Sindhupalchowk. Conducted animal production activities at grass root
level. Organized mobile animal health teams to treat animals in project areas. Provided farmer training
in Livestock Production and Management.
1983 : Pasture Development Officer, Central Livestock Development Center, Khumaltar, Department of
Livestock Services (GoN). Responsible for preparation and monitoring of national forage improvement
programmes (extension and research) .
1979-82 : Farm Manager, Pasture Development Farm, Rasuwa, Department of Livestock Services
(GoN). Initiated and completed a number of research and extension activities to improve high altitude
grazing lands.
1977-78 : Assistant Botanist, Janakpur Agriculture Farm, Dhanusha, Department of Agriculture (GoN).
Initiated and completed varietal trials for paddy, wheat and pulse crops. Provided training to progressive
farmers on cereal and pulse crops production and management systems.
1975-76 : Agriculture Teacher (under the Government of Nepal's Scheme named as Compulsory Teaching
Service), Tribhuvan Jan Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Salyan. Provided training to the students of 8 th grade
in Poultry Production.
CONSULTANCIES SERVICES
Livestock specialist - UNOPS Consultant for UNOPS Project BGD/90/F01 for 2 weeks(18
September - 3 October)1996.
Team leader – Preparation of Fodder and Pasture Research and Development Review for Hills
Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project (GCP/NEP/049/NET) 1994.
Fodder specialist - Consultant Report on Conservation Plantation for Watershed Management
Project (NEP/85/008) 1992.
Pasture specialist - Grazing Land Inventory and Potential Study for Bhumisthan Village Development
Committee, Dhadhing District, for DDC/GTZ, 1992.
Livestock and fodder specialist - Feasibility Study of Livestock and Animal Health Priority Project for
Department of Livestock Services and Animal Health, APROSC, Nepal, 1988.
Pasture and fodder specialist - Impact and Feasibility Study of Livestock Development Farm,
Pokhara, for Department of Livestock Services and Animal Health, GTZ, Nepal.1988,.
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS
• Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Sub-Regional Workshop (FAO), Godavari, Nepal, March 8-
11,2005
• Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Sub-Regional Workshop (FAO), Wangdue, Bhutan, April
30-4,May 2002.
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• Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Sub-Regional Workshop (FAO), Pokhara, Nepal, March 9-
13,May 1998.
• SAARC Workshop on Sustainable Development of Rangelands Islamabad ,October 7-10,1996
• Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Sub-Regional Workshop (FAO), Dehradun,India, March 9-
14, 1996.
• Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Sub-Regional Workshop (FAO), Kathmandu, Nepal,
February 26-March 2, 1995.
• Regional Conference on Sustainable Development of Fragile Mountain Areas of Asia (ICIMOD),
December 13-15, 1994, Kathmandu Nepal.
• International Conference on Sustainable Development of Degraded Lands Through Agro- forestry
in Asia and Pacific, New Delhi, India, November 25-30, 1994.
• International Symposium on Grassland Resources, Huhehot, Inner Mongolia, Peoples' Republic
of China, August 16-20,1993.
• XVI International Grassland Congress, Nice, France, 1989.
• Regional Seminar on Himalayan Pasture and Fodder Research Network,Palampur,India,
November 10-19,1991.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Pariyar, D.& L.Sherchand (2009) : Evaluation of oat germplasms for hay production under rainfed
condition in Khumaltar. In proceeding of the Sixth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries
Research in Nepal . Kathmandu , June 25-27,2007.
Pariyar, D. ( 2009) : Response of silage prepared in small plastic bag on milk production in lactating
buffaloes of Riyale of Kavre district. In proceeding of the Sixth National Workshop on Livestock and
Fisheries Research in Nepal . Kathmandu , June 25-27,2007.
Pariyar, D. ( 2009) : Evaluation of temperate pasture species for high altitude regions of Nepal. In
proceeding of the Sixth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal .
Kathmandu , June 25-27,2007.
Pariyar, D. ( 2004) : An effective goat –rearing model for poor farmers for poverty alleviation. In
proceeding of the Sixth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal .
Kathmandu, July 1- 2, 2004.
Pariyar, D. ( 2004) : Technologies generated in pasture, fodder and agro-forestry for increasing livestock
feed situation. In proceeding of the Sixth National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in
Nepal . Kathmandu, July 1- 2, 2004.
Pariyar , D. ( 2002 ) : Agri-silvi pastoral approach in rehabilitation of the degraded lands and poverty
alleviation in Nepal. In proceedings of the Fifth Meeting of Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder
Network . Wangdue, Bhutan, April 30-4 May,2002.
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Pariyar , D. ( 2002 ) : Fodder oats in Nepal. In proceedings of the Fifth Meeting of Temperate Asia
Pasture and Fodder Network. Wangdue, Bhutan, April 30-4 May,2002.
N.P.Osti and Pariyar D. ( 1999 ) : Performance study of oat cultivars for green forage production
in Terai under irrigated condition. In proceeding of third National Workshop on Livestock and
Fisheries Research in Nepal . Agriculture Research Station, Lumle, June 26- 28,1999.
Pariyar, D., P.B. Munankarmi , K. K. Shrestha , and C. K. Mishra . ( 1999 ) : Performance of fodder
species and their mixtures in dairy pocket areas of Illam , Kaski and Rupendehi . In proceeding of
the Third National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal. Agriculture Research
Station, Lumle, June 26- 28,1999.
Pariyar, D.,J. R. Adhikary , R. N. Kandel , and R . C. Ghimire and R.R. Shrestha . (1999 ) :
Performance of different cultivars of Stylo for green matter and seed production under leasehold
condition . In proceeding of the Third National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in
Nepal . Agriculture Research Station, Lumle, June 26- 28,1999.
Pariyar, D.,J. R. Adhikary , R. N. Kandel , and R . C. Ghimire and R.R. Shrestha . (1999 ) : Effect of
pit size on nitrogen fixing tree establishment and growth in degraded forestlands. In proceeding of
the Third National Workshop on Livestock and Fisheries Research in Nepal . Agriculture Research
Station, Lumle, June 26- 28,1999.
K. K. Shrestha and Pariyar, D. ( 1998 ) : High altitude pastoral study of Sailung rangelands . In
Proceedings of the Third Meeting of Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Network .Pokhara , Nepal ,
March 9-13 ,1998.
Pariyar , D. ( 1998 ) : Methodologies observation on recording techniques in range system studies ;
success and failures - an observation from Nepal . In proceedings of the Third Meeting of
Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Network. Pokhara , Nepal , March 9-13 ,1998.
Pariyar, D. ( 1997 ): Fodder and pasture research for forage production and land development,
International Seminar on Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development for the Poor. Kathmandu,
Nepal, August 24 - 29, 1997.
Pariyar, D., E. J. Stevens and Vander Grinten ( 1997): New approaches for rehabilitating and
developing fodder production from acid mountain soils in Nepal to alleviate poverty and restore the
environment. XVIII International Grassland Congress, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada June 8 -19,1997.
Pariyar, D. (1997) : A concept of forage for livestock improvement during 9th Five Year Plan Period .
Pasture & Fodder Workshop, Kathmandu, May 1-2,1997.
Pariyar, D. (1996) : Forage resource status and research opportunities for Improvement. SAARC
Workshop on Sustainable Development of Rangeland. Islamabad, Pakistan, October 7-10, 1996.
Pariyar, D. (1996) : Forage resource development on degraded lands in Nepal ; A new approach. In
Proceedings of a Regional Expert Meeting. ICIMOD, Kathmandu, November 5-7 ,1996 .
Pariyar, D .(1996) : Production and management constraints of small farmers. In proceeding Second
Meeting of the Sub-regional Working Group of Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Working Group.
Dehradun, India March 9-14,1996.
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Pariyar, D. (1996) : Rangeland improvement and herdsmen trainning programme in Rasuwa. In workshop
Proceeding of the Second Meeting of the Sub-regional Working Group on Temperate Asia Pasture and
Fodder Working Group. Dehradun, India, March 9-14,1996.
Pariyar, D. ( 1995 ) : Forage resources of Nepalese hills and strategies for improvement. In
workshop Proceedings on Temperate Asia pasture and Fodder sub-Regional Working Group. Kathmandu,
Nepal. February 26 - March 2,1995.
Pariyar, D. (1994) : Farmer's participatory agro-forestry experiments: A case study. Agro-forestry systems
for degraded lands. Sustainable Development of Degraded Lands through Agro-forestry on Asia and
Pacific. New Delhi, India, November 25-30,1994.
Pariyar , D. ( 1994 ) : Forage improvement programme . In proceedings of the First National
Workshop on Animal Genetic Resources Conservation and Genetic Improvement of Domestic
Animal in Nepal . Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre ,Agriculture and Agro-Food
Canada. Khumaltar, Nepal , April 11-13, 1994 .
Pariyar, D. (1993) : Existing feed situation in different regions of Nepal and strategies developed to
increase fodder production. International Symposium on Grassland Resources, Huhehot, Inner Mongolia,
China. August 16-20,1993.
Pariyar, D. & B.R. Bastola (1992) : Forage Research Activities at Naldung. At Seventh Working Group
Meeting, Khumaltar, Nepal. June 29- July 1,1992,
Pariyar, D. (1992): Agroforestry System in Nepal. Seminar on Regenerative Agriculture, Pokhara, Nepal
21-23 September, 1992.
Pariyar, D. M.K. Shrestha and P. Mandal (1991) : Study on the mixed cropping of legumes with maize. In
proceedings of the First National Animal Science Convention, Nepal. January 14-15,1991,
Pariyar, D. S. Shah, P. Mandal & M.K. Shrestha (1991) : Identification of appropriate leguminous fodders
intercropped with different varieties of oats under Rainfed and irrigated conditions. In proceedings of the
First National Animal Science Convention, Nepal, January 14-15,1991.
Pariyar, D., P. Mandal & M.K. Shrestha (1991) : Effect of cutting heights on the green matter production
of oats. . In proceedings of the First National Animal Science Convention, Nepal, January 14-15,1991.
Pariyar, D. & B.R. Banstola (1991) : Forage research and production activities at Naldung. In proceedings
of the Sixth Farming Systems Working Group Meeting, Kathmandu, Nepal, June 26-27, 1991.
Pariyar, D. & Grela, A. (1991) : Performance of Pennisetum flaccidum and Medicago falcata in Mustang,
Nepal - A case study, Regional Seminar of Himalayan Pasture and Fodder Research Network, Palampur,
India.1991.
Pariyar, D. (1990) : Fodder and pasture seed requirement and supply arrangements. In, proceedings of
the Second National Seed Seminar, HMG/National Seed Board, Kathmandu, Nepal, March 20-22, 1990.
Pariyar, D. (1989) : Effect of growth stages and fertilizer application on the quantity and quality of native
hay at Syangboche Yak Farm, Nepal XVI International Grassland Congress, Nice, France,1989.
Pariyar, D. (1989) : Determination of the forage yield and quality of native hay at 3 different growth stages
at Syangboche Yak Farm, Nepal. XVI. International Grassland Congress, Nice, France,1989.
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Pariyar, D. (1989) : Research needs in annual fodder crops. In proceedings of the Workshop on Research
needs in Livestock Production & Animal Health in Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal 1989.
PROJECT WORKING PAPERS/DISCUSSION PAPERS
HLFFDP , (1994) . NARC Research and Production Proposals for 1994. Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage
Development Project , Project Working Paper 3 . Prepared by : D. Pariyar , and P. Elegeert .
HLFFDP , (1995) . Re-defined Forage Research and Back-up Support Programme Monsoon 1995 , Hills
Leasehpld Forestry and Forage Development Project . Project Working Paper 22 . Prepared by : D. Pariyar ,
E. J. Stevens , P. Elegeert , and B.N.Tiwari.
HLFFDP , ( 1996 ) . Fodder and Pasture Research and Development in Nepal. Volume I : Main Text . A
Review and Synthesis of it’s Application for Rehabilitating Degraded Land . Hills Leasehold Forestry and
Forage Development Project . Project Working Paper 36 . Prepared by : D. Pariyar , B .R. Bastola and G.K.
Sedhain .
HLFFDP , ( 1996 ) . Fodder and Pasture Research and Development in Nepal. Volume II : Compendium of
Selected References . Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project . Project Working Paper 36 .
Prepared by : D. Pariyar , B .R. Bastola and G . K. Sedhain .
HLFFDP , (1996 ) . Fodder and Pasture Research and Development in Nepal. Volume III : Compendium of
Development Activities . Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project . Project Working Paper 36 .
Prepared by : D. Pariyar , B .R. Bastola and G . K. Sedhain .
HLFFDP , ( 1996 ) . Integrated Fodder and Pasture Research Development and Extension Training
Programme ( IRDET ) Winter 95/96 . Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project .Project
Discussion Paper 5 . Prepared by : E . J . Stevens , D. Pariyar , B .N. Tiwari , K . R . Pandey and B. K. Khanal
.
HLFFDP , (1996 ) . The Leasehold Forestry Concept : A New Approach for Improving Livestock Productivity
and Alleviating Poverty Through Increased Forage Production from Degraded Forest Land. Hills Leasehold
Forestry and Forage Development Project. Project Discussion Paper 6 . Prepared by: B .N. Tiwari , D. Pariyar
and A . Sterk .
HLFFDP , (1996 ) . ASP : Agri-silvipastoral Approach to Poverty Alleviation and Rehabilitation of Degraded
Lands : Strategies , Policies and Procedures. Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project . Project
Working Paper 19 . Prepared by : E . J . Stevens , D. Pariyar , B.N. Tiwari and Philippe van der Grinten.
Pariyar , D. and I .M . Nakarmi ( 1992 ) : Consultants Report on Conservation Plantation : A Manual
Including Guidelines and Recommendations . Consultant Report No : 9: DP/NEP/85/008.
Pariyar , D. and R. P. Shrestha ( 1992 ) : Grazing Inventory and Potential Study for Bhumisthan Village
Development Committee of Dhading District . HMG – GTZ Dhading Development Project.
BOOKLETS FOR FARMERS IN NEPALI
Total 8, will be made available on request.
COUNTRY VISITED & PURPOSE
S. N. Place and Country Year Purpose
1 Norway 2010 Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nepal (SPRN) through
fish farming in hydropower tail water inception workshop
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2 India 2009 Study visit of research station at IARI-New Delhi,NDRI-
Karnal, and IGFRI-Jhansi
3 New Zealand 2004 Study Tour to Crop and Food Research, Christchurch
4 Bhutan 2003 Temperate Asia Working Group Seminar
5 New Delhi,India 1996 Temperate Asia Working Group Seminar
6 New Delhi,India 1994 International Conference on Agro- forestry.
7 Huhehot,China 1993 International Conference on Pasture Management
8 Palampur,India 1991 Regional Seminar on Forage Species.
9 Nice,France 1989 Sixteenth International Grassland Congress.
10 Lascruces,USA 1988 Range Management and Fodder Production Training
11 Peshawar,Pakistan 1987 Study Tour
12 Lhasa,China 1986 Member of Nepalese Delegation team for bilateral talk on
Northern Pasture land Problem.
13 Paris,France 1982 Study Tour
14 Reading,UK 1982 M.Sc. Study
15 Srilanka,Malaysia 1980 Study Tour
16 Singapore,Thailand 1980 Study Tour
POSITIONS OF ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILY
Council Member of Nepal Agricultural Research Council ( NARC) from 2010-2012 and from
2007-2009.
Member of Technical Sub Committee of National Agriculture Research and Development Fund
(NARDF) from 2008-2011.
National Project Coordinator for NZAID- NEPAL Project from 2007- 2011.
National Project Coordinator for TCP/NEP/2901(A) Project sponsored by FAO from 2003- 2005.
National Project Coordinator for AERC Canada Project on Canadian Sorghum and Pearl millet
sponsored by AERC Canada from 2002-2003.
Research Coordinator for Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project
GCP/NEP/049/NET from 1994-2002.
National Coordinator for Temperate Asia Pasture and Fodder Working Group of
FAO/UNDP from 1995-2010.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Knowledge: MS-DOS, Word Perfect, MS-Word, , Excel.
REFEREES
1.Mr Keith Armstrong
Plant Breeder (Oats)
Plant & Food Research Limited.
Private Bag 4704, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Tel: #64 3 325 6400
Fax: #64 3 325 2074
Mobile : #64 274 375 742
Email:keith.armstrong@plantandfood.co.nz
2. Dr. Steve Reynolds
Boslowen
Church Road
Perranarworthal
Truro
Cornwall TR 3 7 QE
U.K.
Email :- sgr21@btinternet.com
Email :- stevegr21@yahoo.com
3.Dr. E. John Stevens
PhD (Agronomy) Director, Flexiseeder Ltd
Governors Bay Road, RD1 Lyttelton, New Zealand, 8971
Tel: Local 027 24 25 707
Int. 64 27 24 25 707
(Evenings Ph: 64 3 328 7185)
Email: stevensj@flexiseeder.com
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