In pictures: After transplanting, Khokana’s farmers return to the paddy fields
Summary
After transplanting paddy, farmers in Khokana, Lalitpur, are back in the fields hand-weeding young rice plants to protect the crop and improve the harvest. The scene highlights how farming still shapes daily life in one of the Kathmandu Valley’s remaining agricultural pockets.
Key Points
- Farmers in Khokana are hand-weeding transplanted paddy fields to support healthy rice growth.
- The weeks after transplanting are among the busiest and most important in the growing season.
- Urban development continues to encroach on farmland in the Kathmandu Valley, but Khokana still retains a strong farming identity.
