video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/9d97fbe121a74f99a477127474b0d553" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/9d97fbe121a74f99a477127474b0d553-6f9ac9c8585a2d6d.gif149.4277In this video, I discuss the significant role of agriculture in Nepal, where 65% of the workforce contributes around 25% to 30% of the GDP, primarily through small-scale farming. I highlight the emerging potential of mushroom farming as a high-value, climate-resilient crop, with a market projected to reach $50 million by 2023 and grow globally by 2030. However, challenges such as climate impacts, lack of quality data, and trust issues in the supply chain hinder farmers from accessing premium markets. To address these issues, I introduce our solution, a consumer app paired with a plug-and-play device that ensures quality verification for mushrooms, enabling farmers to enter premium markets. I encourage viewers to consider how our approach fills gaps in the current market and supports farmers in achieving transparent certification.