Chitwan’s rice zone expects 5,000-tonne rise in paddy output
Summary
Paddy output in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is expected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this fiscal year to 50,000 tonnes. Crop-cutting assessments show higher production across parts of Ratnanagar, Khairahani and Rapti municipalities.
Key Points
- Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is projected to reach 50,000 metric tonnes this fiscal year, up from 45,000 tonnes last year.
- The rice zone spans parts of Ratnanagar, Khairahani and Rapti municipalities in eastern Chitwan.
- Officials say crop-cutting assessments indicate higher output, while the district-wide paddy estimate is still being prepared.
- Farmers in the zone grow varieties such as Hardinath, Sawa Mansuli, Jhurre Sawa, Gorakhnath, Radhachar and Sabitri.
