At least 10 quintals of organic vegetables sold daily
Summary
Janaki Tole in Nepalgunj has become a model organic vegetable settlement, selling more than 10 quintals of produce daily to nearby markets. More than 60 families now cultivate pesticide-free vegetables, though farmers still face shortages of organic fertilisers, seeds, irrigation and road access.
Key Points
- Janaki Tole in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City-19 has emerged as a model settlement for organic vegetable production.
- More than 10 quintals of vegetables are sold daily to markets in Ranitalau, Nepalgunj, Kohalpur and Hawaldarpur.
- Over 60 families are cultivating organic vegetables on 370 katthas of land, with almost every household now involved.
- Farmers say they face difficulties due to a lack of organic fertilisers, seeds, irrigation and a poor road link to the Postal Highway.
