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