Project on fruit farming in Karnali Province
Summary
Karnali Province is launching fruit farming projects across several local levels, with dedicated orchards planned in Jumla, Rukum Paschim, Salyan, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Kalikot, Mugu, Humla and Dolpa. Farmers, cooperatives and agricultural entrepreneurs will receive 50 percent grants to promote commercial fruit production in the hills and mountains.
Key Points
- Three local levels in Jumla district will develop dedicated fruit orchards under a new provincial project.
- The programme will also expand to multiple local levels in Rukum Paschim, Salyan, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Kalikot, Mugu, Humla and Dolpa.
- Apple, walnut, orange and kiwifruit are among the crops planned for cultivation based on local climate and geography.
- Individual farmers, groups, cooperatives and agricultural entrepreneurs will receive 50 percent grants to support fruit farming.
