Pokhara Farmers Cultivate Watermelons on Barren Land, Expecting High Yields
Summary
Farmers in Pokhara have successfully cultivated watermelons on previously barren land with the help of subsidies and are expecting high yields, contributing to local income and economy.
Key Points
- Sundar Baral from Pokhara started commercial watermelon cultivation on 25 ropanis of barren sandy land, selling 200 kg daily.
- Farmers received 50% subsidies from Pokhara Metropolitan City Agriculture Division for seeds, mulching plastic, and other materials.
- 25 farmers in Pokhara Metropolitan City-13 are actively engaged in commercial watermelon cultivation, producing watermelons worth Rs 15 million last year.
- A Watermelon Festival is planned on May 5 to encourage local farmers and honor outstanding contributors.
