Chitwan rice zone eyes 5,000-tonne jump in paddy production
Summary
Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is projected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this year to 50,000 tonnes. Crop-cutting surveys are still underway to determine the district’s final paddy output.
Key Points
- Paddy production in Chitwan’s rice zone is expected to reach 50,000 metric tonnes this year, up 5,000 tonnes from last year.
- The rice zone produced 45,000 metric tonnes of paddy from 8,500 hectares in the previous fiscal year.
- The designated area covers major paddy-growing wards in Ratnanagar, Khairahani and Rapti municipalities.
- Officials are still assessing overall paddy production across Chitwan district through ongoing crop-cutting surveys.
