Akabare Chili Cultivation Expands in Syangja
Summary
Akabare chili is being cultivated commercially in Tarukhola, Waling-13, Syangja, with more than 70,000 saplings planted on about 60 ropanis of land. Farmers say the crop is earning better returns than paddy and maize, with around 300 kg harvested and sold every two to three days at Rs 220 per kg.
Key Points
- More than 70,000 Akabare chili saplings have been planted on around 60 ropanis of land in Tarukhola, Syangja.
- The commercial cultivation is being carried out through Kedarnath Agricultural Farm under a Waling Municipality agricultural development project.
- Farm operator Dayaram Pathak says the crop yields better income than paddy and maize and is protected from monkey damage.
- So far, chili sales have reached about Rs 7 lakh, and the farm also produces lemon and fish.
