Khanikhola farmers shift from maize and buckwheat to coffee cultivation
Summary
Farmers in Phalametar, Khanikhola Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok are shifting from traditional crops like maize and buckwheat to coffee cultivation, significantly increasing their income and local economic prospects.
Key Points
- Farmers in Khanikhola Rural Municipality-2, Kavrepalanchok, have shifted from maize, millet, mustard, and buckwheat to coffee cultivation.
- Coffee farming has reduced labor demands and increased income for farmers like Tilak Bahadur Bal, who earns significantly more from coffee than traditional crops.
- Local nurseries have seen rising demand for coffee saplings, indicating growing adoption of coffee farming across the area.
- The local government, in coordination with provincial and district agricultural offices, supports coffee farming through subsidies, training, and infrastructure assistance, boosting production and economic contribution.
