Nationwide Paddy Plantation Pace Slows Compared to Last Year
Summary
Paddy plantation in Nepal has progressed more slowly this year, with only 45.81% of cultivable land planted by Ashad 26, compared to 59.28% last year.
Key Points
- As of Ashad 26, 45.81% of total cultivable land for paddy has been planted nationwide compared to 59.28% last year.
- Paddy cultivation covers 1,370,062 hectares in Nepal, with only 627,566 hectares planted this year so far.
- Gandaki Province has the highest planting rate at 65.9%, while Kosi Province has the lowest at 31.5%.
- Most provinces have seen a decrease in plantation percentage this year compared to last year.
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