Photo story: Monsoon, rice planting and memories
Summary
During the monsoon in Chitwan, farmers are engaged in rice planting and maize harvesting amidst changing rural landscapes and challenges like fluctuating rainfall and market prices.
Key Points
- The article captures the monsoon season in Chitwan focusing on rice planting and the associated rural life.
- Shambhu Tamang, a sharecropper displaced by the 2015 earthquake, struggles with uncertain water supply and low prices for maize harvests.
- The decreasing dragonfly population is noted for its impact on pest control and crop health in the region.
- A group of sisters works as hourly wage rice planters, illustrating women's labor contributions during the farming season.
