Rain Damages Paddy Crops in Kailali District
Summary
Continuous rain has damaged ripe paddy crops across Kailali district, leaving farmers worried about crop spoilage and reduced yields. The Agricultural Knowledge Center says production could fall by 5 to 7 percent this season.
Key Points
- Rain during the harvesting season has wet and damaged paddy crops in areas including Bhajani, Ghodaghodi, Dhangadhi, and Kailari in Kailali district.
- Farmers such as Krishna Rana and Barpini Rana are worried about drying the wet paddy and preventing further spoilage.
- The Agricultural Knowledge Center, Kailali estimates paddy production could decline by 5 to 7 percent this year.
- About 65,000 hectares of land in Kailali were sown with paddy, with expected production of 296,100 metric tons.
