Farmers in Bhojpur Embrace Commercial Apple Cultivation Following Local Government Promotion
Summary
Farmers in Baikunthe, Bhojpur, have begun commercial apple farming following promotion and cost-sharing grants from the local ward government.
Key Points
- Farmers in Baikunthe, Ward No. 6 of Ramprasad Rai Rural Municipality, have initiated commercial apple farming.
- Approximately 1,000 improved variety apple saplings were distributed in related areas, with 1,800 saplings planted last year in Samke and Tamalung.
- The local government provides a 50 percent cost-sharing grant to encourage cultivation expansion.
- Ward Chairperson Ekraj Acharya emphasized the area’s suitability for apple production and aims to develop it as a model zone.
