Farmers lack interest in Kaguno cultivation
Summary
Foxtail millet cultivation is declining in Humla despite strong outside demand, as local consumption has fallen and farmers are losing interest. Officials and farmers say the crop needs better promotion and conservation before it disappears further.
Key Points
- Foxtail millet, once widely grown in Humla, is now at risk of disappearing as local people stop eating dishes made from it.
- Farmers say weak promotion, low awareness, and difficulty finding seed have reduced cultivation to sporadic levels.
- The crop still fetches around Rs. 180 per kg and is in demand outside the district, especially for kheer and other dishes.
- The Agriculture Development Office says it is trying to promote traditional crops across the district.
