Farmers busy harvesting Marshi paddy after Dashain
Summary
Farmers in Jumla are harvesting ripe Kalimarsi paddy after Dashain, racing to bring in the crop before rain arrives. Officials say demand for Marshi rice is rising and the provincial government has allocated funds to promote and conserve the traditional variety.
Key Points
- Farmers across Jumla have begun harvesting Kalimarsi and Marshi paddy after Dashain, working from early morning until evening.
- Rain expected from Tuesday has increased urgency for farmers to finish cutting and bringing in the crop.
- The provincial government and the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernisation Project have allocated funds to promote organic farming and conserve Marshi paddy.
- The Agriculture Development Office says Marshi rice sales brought farmers Rs. 35 million, and the district has 1,068 hectares under the traditional variety.
