Nepal Agricultural Research Council | Nepal
Mr. Shailendra Khatri is an agricultural engineering professional with over two decades of experience in research, innovation, and the development of sustainable, farmer- and women-friendly agricultural engineering technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, with specialization in bioenergy conversion and agricultural mechanization. Throughout his career, he has led numerous field-based studies, facilitated technology adoption, and played a key role in translating engineering innovations into practical, scalable solutions for farmers across diverse agro-ecological regions. His major research contributions span hill agriculture mechanization, livestock and fisheries mechanization, post-harvest engineering, and climate-resilient technologies including small-scale citrus graders, macadamia nut crackers, citrus rootstock extractors, and the ongoing development of electrically powered mini-tillers for mid and high hills. He has successfully implemented government-funded projects, contributed to technology validation and scaling through NAERC, and completed impact-oriented studies on irrigation quality, crop damage mitigation, mushroom farming efficiency, and post-harvest loss reduction. He has published 15 research papers (10 as first author), authored a book, contributed to consultancy projects, and is currently pursuing a patent for a metallic monkey repeller. His commitment to empowering rural communities and enhancing agricultural productivity earned him the prestigious national NAST award “Kaji Indra Katuwal Krishi Puraskar” in 2023. Over the past 21 years at the Nepal Agricultural Research Council, he has developed, tested, and promoted durable, safe, and cost-effective machines such as millet threshers, maize shellers, coffee pulpers, hand maize planters, grading machines, and trifoliate orange seed extractors while evaluating imported combine mills and optimizing hand tools for fruit harvesting. His work continues to strengthen mechanization pathways from land preparation to post-harvest stages, significantly improving efficiency, productivity, and resilience in Nepalese agriculture.
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