Nepal Agricultural Research Council and Big Agro Group Sign Agreement for Commercial Production of New Wheat Variety
Summary
Nepal Agricultural Research Council has signed an agreement with Big Agro Group Limited to commercially produce and market Zinc Wheat-1, a nutritious new wheat variety developed in Nepal. The flour, branded as Raj Chakki Aata, will be sold at the same price as regular flour while offering higher zinc, iron, and protein content.
Key Points
- NARC and Big Agro Group Limited have signed an agreement to commercially produce and market the biofortified wheat variety Zinc Wheat-1.
- The flour will be sold under the brand Raj Chakki Aata, with Big Agro handling production, packaging, and market distribution.
- Zinc Wheat-1 contains higher levels of zinc and iron, and NARC says regular consumption can help improve nutritional security in Nepal.
- The article also says four additional wheat varieties have been approved for release in 2026, including two with zinc and iron content above 40 ppm.
