Madhes records drop in wheat production this year
Summary
Wheat production in Madhes Province has declined significantly this year due to adverse weather, pests, and poor seed quality, with output falling from 731,000 to 543,160 metric tonnes.
Key Points
- Wheat production in Madhes Province decreased from 731,000 to 543,160 metric tonnes this year.
- Productivity dropped to 1.8 metric tonnes per hectare from 3.37 last year.
- Decline attributed to irregular rainfall, disease outbreaks, and poor irrigation.
- Quality of seeds and pest issues have also contributed to the production fall.
