Achham farmers no longer chase markets as traders reach remote villages
Summary
Improved roads in Achham are bringing traders directly to remote villages, helping farmers sell ginger, timur, maize and goats without chasing distant markets. Rising production is boosting rural incomes, though crop damage from monkeys and wild boars remains a challenge.
Key Points
- Road expansion in Achham has allowed traders to collect agricultural produce directly from villages, reducing farmers’ need to travel to markets.
- Farmers in Toli are selling large quantities of ginger and timur, while livestock and maize production are also rising in nearby areas.
- Goat farming has become an important source of household income for women in Dhangadhi Rural Municipality-4, with traders now reaching the area by vehicle.
- Mangalsen-6 has seen stronger maize sales through a cooperative, but wildlife damage from monkeys and wild boars is hurting farmers.
