Agriculture Department Recommends Support Price for Chaitra Rice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture has recommended a support price for Chaitra rice following field studies, with the final price to be decided by the Cabinet and set for farmers' benefit.
Key Points
- The Department of Agriculture recommended a support price for Chaitra rice after conducting field studies in 25 districts.
- The recommendation accounts for production costs, transportation, market prices, and inflation.
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is discussing the price proposal with stakeholders before presenting it to the Cabinet.
- The support price will apply to rice with up to 18% moisture content; higher moisture content rice weight will be reduced accordingly.
