Provinces urged to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector
Summary
Officials from Nepal's provinces emphasize the need for stronger cooperation and tailored policies to address agricultural challenges and improve productivity amid shrinking farmland and competition from cheaper imports.
Key Points
- Stronger coordination among Nepal's provinces is necessary to overcome common agricultural challenges and boost productivity.
- Local employment in agriculture is threatened by cheaper cross-border products, prompting calls for subsidies and prioritizing domestic production.
- Shrinking agricultural land and rising consumption require farmland protection and better use of data.
- Investment in agriculture is declining, and some provinces have unfilled positions affecting sectoral growth.
