Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary Calls for End to Billions in Foreign Fertilizer Purchases

Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary stated that Nepal must end its reliance on billions of rupees worth of foreign fertilizer purchases by establishing domestic production. She emphasized that utilizing funds for domestic fertilizer production could instead support agricultural sector development. Chaudhary also highlighted the ministry's commitment to policy reforms aimed at making agriculture a dignified and attractive profession, focusing on technology and farmer market access.