As with many other plants, Cowpea is susceptible to many natural hazards. These include
insect infestation, disease, extreme drought, poor growing conditions, and seasonal restrictions.
Creating a steady and consistent yield would likely be the most difficult part for the Nepalese
farmers. With all of the potential for yield loss there would have to be many measures taken to
ensure a healthy a high quantity crop. Farmers would have to go beyond their normal routine of
farming and use better tools as well as more precaution when farming. They may need to make
investments in more land or more advanced systems of farming in order to make the business
viable, however with hard work and maybe the help of investors or donations this is a reasonable
goal. Getting into this business may not be reasonable however for small scale farmers, it may
only be feasible for farmers who are already growing a moderate amount of crops.
Among the natural hazards mentioned earlier arguably the most common and harmful is
the ability for insect infestation. Every year, up to 50 percent of cowpeas in Africa are lost after
harvest because of infestations by small insects known as weevils [7]. This could be problematic
and expensive for farmers attempting to grow and sell large amounts of Cowpea.
insect infestation, disease, extreme drought, poor growing conditions, and seasonal restrictions.
Creating a steady and consistent yield would likely be the most difficult part for the Nepalese
farmers. With all of the potential for yield loss there would have to be many measures taken to
ensure a healthy a high quantity crop. Farmers would have to go beyond their normal routine of
farming and use better tools as well as more precaution when farming. They may need to make
investments in more land or more advanced systems of farming in order to make the business
viable, however with hard work and maybe the help of investors or donations this is a reasonable
goal. Getting into this business may not be reasonable however for small scale farmers, it may
only be feasible for farmers who are already growing a moderate amount of crops.
Among the natural hazards mentioned earlier arguably the most common and harmful is
the ability for insect infestation. Every year, up to 50 percent of cowpeas in Africa are lost after
harvest because of infestations by small insects known as weevils [7]. This could be problematic
and expensive for farmers attempting to grow and sell large amounts of Cowpea.