Lumbini Province Rice Plantation Reaches 59.94% Completion
Summary
Rice plantation in Lumbini Province has reached 59.94% completion with Kapilvastu and Banke lagging behind. The monsoon is expected to boost plantation progress soon.
Key Points
- Rice plantation in Lumbini Province has reached 59.94% completion covering 180,630 hectares as of Asar 26.
- Rolpa district has completed 100% of its rice plantation while Kapilvastu lags at only 31%.
- Monsoon rains are expected to increase the pace of plantation in the coming days.
- Farmers face issues with the unavailability of fertilizers and lack of irrigation facilities in Kapilvastu.
