Department of Agriculture Calls for Participation in Improved Seed Production Subsidy Program
Summary
The Department of Agriculture in Nepal has called on local levels to participate in the improved seed production subsidy program, offering financial incentives to seed producers and farmers to increase agricultural output.
Key Points
- The Department of Agriculture has urged local levels to participate in the improved seed production subsidy program by submitting demand and supply details by Baisakh 10.
- Subsidies are provided to authorized seed producers, with rates varying by seed type: Rs 20/kg for coarse/medium, Rs 23/kg for fine, and Rs 34/kg for Khumal series.
- Improved seed producers receive subsidies of Rs 17/kg for coarse/medium, Rs 22/kg for fine, and Rs 30/kg for Khumal series varieties.
- Farmers using improved seeds for paddy cultivation are eligible for a 50 percent subsidy on the specified price as per department procedures.
