Farmers Face Double Loss Due to Poor Cold Storage and Road Obstructions
Summary
Farmers in Nepal are suffering losses due to poor cold storage facilities and road obstructions during the monsoon season, causing their produce to rot or be sold cheaply. Many cold storage units remain unused due to weak implementation and management issues.
Key Points
- Farmers in Nepal face double losses due to lack of operational cold storage facilities and road blockades during monsoon seasons.
- Existing cold storages in various provinces remain unused due to technical, managerial, and coordination problems.
- Road conditions during the rainy season prevent efficient transportation of perishable goods, forcing farmers to sell at low prices or discard produce.
- Investment in cold storage infrastructure has often been wasted due to incomplete projects, land disputes, and lack of coordination with power authorities.
