Matrika Prasad Sharma Cultivates Kiwi in Baglung
Summary
Matrika Prasad Sharma has turned vacant land in Jaimini Municipality-2, Damek in Baglung into a kiwi farm after returning from Saudi Arabia. He says production is strong, but low market prices are limiting his earnings despite a provincial grant and growing investment.
Key Points
- Matrika Prasad Sharma returned from Saudi Arabia and started kiwi farming on vacant land in Damek, Baglung.
- He expanded cultivation from five ropanis to 25 ropanis and has invested about 20 lakh rupees so far.
- The Gandaki Province government provided a grant of 10 lakh rupees, but Sharma says he is still forced to sell kiwi at a low price.
- He hopes more young people will invest in village-based businesses instead of migrating abroad.
