Mustard production declines in Chitwan
Summary
Mustard production in Chitwan has declined this year with lower output and productivity due to unseasonal rainfall, fog, and frost affecting crops.
Key Points
- Mustard productivity in Chitwan dropped to 1.01 metric tons per hectare from 1.31 metric tons last year.
- Total mustard production decreased from 18,565 metric tons to 14,315 metric tons this year in Chitwan.
- Mustard is cultivated on 14,173 hectares in Chitwan district.
- Unseasonal rainfall, fog, and frost during flowering stage caused crop growth issues leading to reduced production.
