Agriculture exports from Karnali top Rs3.64 billion, but livestock imports drain Rs951 million
Summary
Karnali province exported agricultural produce worth Rs3.64 billion last fiscal year, but spent Rs951 million on importing livestock products such as milk, meat, fish, eggs and animal feed. The province also expanded orchards, irrigation projects and farmer support measures as it pushes for more commercial and pesticide-free farming.
Key Points
- Karnali exported 77,495 tonnes of agricultural produce worth Rs3.64 billion last fiscal year, plus Rs287.3 million from livestock product exports.
- The province spent Rs951 million on imports of milk, meat, fish, eggs and animal feed.
- The government distributed 88,000 fruit saplings, expanded orchards across 300 hectares and supported thousands of farmers through subsidies and incentives.
- Officials said shortages of technical staff, weak road infrastructure and unclear local operating guidelines are slowing agricultural expansion.
