Chaitra Paddy Transplanting Begins in Jhapa District
Summary
Chaitra paddy transplanting has started in Jhapa district, with some areas adopting new varieties and technology despite a decline in cultivation area due to shifting farmer interest towards maize.
Key Points
- Chaitra paddy transplanting began in Jhapa district, starting from Kachankawal Rural Municipality.
- Transplanting is expected to finish by the second week of Chaitra, with 10 paddy transplanters available in the district.
- Paddy cultivation area is forecasted to decrease by 15-20% due to farmers shifting interest to maize farming.
- Interest in the Hardinath-6 paddy variety is increasing due to guaranteed purchase at NPR 1,000 per man by Morang's Arju Rice Mill.
