Paddy transplantation races ahead as monsoon rains revive
Summary
Monsoon rains have accelerated paddy transplantation in Nepal to 92.57 percent, significantly higher than last year, boosting hopes for increased crop output.
Key Points
- Monsoon rains have boosted paddy transplantation to 92.57 percent of available fields in Nepal, up from 83.93 percent last year.
- Madhesh province saw a sharp rise in transplantation rate by over 33 percentage points, reaching above 90 percent.
- Nepal recorded one of the fastest paddy transplantation rates in decades in 2024, aided by above-normal rainfall.
- Agriculture is vital for Nepal's economy, relying heavily on monsoon rains as nearly half of farmland lacks irrigation access.
