Drought pushes banana farmers into crisis
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Banana farmers in Bardiya District are facing significant challenges due to a prolonged drought, leading to drying plants and concerns about reduced production. Farmers report smaller fruit sizes and increased irrigation costs, with the ongoing lack of rainfall impacting crop growth. The Integrated Agriculture and Livestock Development Office Bardiya anticipates a decline in the district's banana production this year, despite recent efforts to expand cultivation and establish Bardiya as a "banana zone."
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