In the remote high hills of Kaski, where farming is often a battle against altitude and aging soil, 70-year-old Balram Poudel is rewriting the rules of agriculture. The visionary behind Maramche Organic Krishi Farm, Poudel proves that innovation knows no age or altitude.

A proud ideator from Season 6 of Nepal’s prominent innovation platform, Poudel has introduced a uniquely efficient system that defies conventional farming wisdom. Using the natural force of gravity, he transports nutrient-rich grass from steep highland pastures down to his organic farm. This method not only reduces labor but also maximizes productivity in a terrain where mechanized farming is nearly impossible.

“My body might be aging, but my ideas are fresh,” says Poudel, with a smile as resilient as the land he cultivates. His farm, perched in the lush, elevated landscapes of Kaski, is now an example of eco-smart agriculture that blends tradition with ingenuity.

Locals and agricultural experts alike are praising Poudel’s methods for their sustainability and potential to be replicated in other hill districts across Nepal. In a country where rural youth are increasingly leaving farming behind, Balram Poudel’s story is not just inspiring. It is transformative.