Farmers rush to harvest paddy amid changing weather forecast
Summary
Farmers in Arghakhanchi are rushing to harvest and dry ripe paddy as changing weather forecasts raise fears of rainfall damage. Agricultural officials have urged them not to cut unripe crops and to plan harvesting according to the weather.
Key Points
- Farmers in Arghakhanchi district are accelerating paddy harvesting after Dashain because of possible rainfall and changing weather conditions.
- Rainfall earlier in Ashoj already damaged paddy crops in parts of the district, increasing concern about further losses.
- Farmers say labour shortages during the festival season and rising cultivation costs are adding to their difficulties.
- Buddhi Raj Ghimire of the Agriculture Knowledge Centre has urged farmers to wait until paddy is fully ripened before harvesting.
