Kavre Farmers Face Crisis as Potato Prices Plummet Despite Bumper Harvest
Summary
Farmers in Kavrepalanchok are facing a crisis as potato prices have plummeted despite a bumper harvest, leading to financial losses and market challenges.
Key Points
- Farmers in Kavrepalanchok are experiencing falling potato prices despite increased production.
- Potatoes are selling at NPR 7 to NPR 10 per kilogram, much below the production cost of NPR 18 to NPR 20 per kilogram.
- Farmers face losses estimated at NPR 637 million due to the current low prices compared to their costs.
- Local officials call for government intervention to ensure fair pricing, improve storage, and develop processing industries.
