Nepal Faces Drought and Fertilizer Shortage Amidst Paddy Planting Season
Summary
Nepal is facing drought and a severe shortage of chemical fertilizers during the paddy planting season, impacting farmers and crop production amid climate change challenges.
Key Points
- Nepal is experiencing drought conditions due to delayed and insufficient monsoon rains affecting paddy cultivation.
- There is a significant shortage of chemical fertilizers caused by global geopolitical issues and disrupted supply chains.
- The government is distributing up to 5,000 tons of fertilizer daily and has implemented digital tracking for fertilizer distribution.
- Climate-adaptive paddy varieties and conservation of indigenous paddy are being promoted to mitigate effects of climate change.
