Farmers Find Joy After Monkey Troubles
Summary
Farmers in Hetaunda, Makwanpur, are benefiting from high demand and prices for ginger during the Chhath festival, aided by government-supported cooperatives and new crops that deter monkeys.
Key Points
- Farmers in Hetaunda are selling ginger at eighty rupees per kilogram due to high demand for the Chhath festival.
- Monkeys previously destroyed traditional crops, prompting farmers to switch to ginger and turmeric, which are less vulnerable.
- Traders from cities like Hetaunda, Birgunj, and Kalaiya buy ginger directly from farmers' fields, enabling cash payments.
- The Bagmati Provincial government supported farmers by providing seeds through the Naulo Bihani cooperative, funding half the investment.
