Farmers becoming self-reliant through potato farming in Baitadi

english.khabarhub.com · 5 days ago

Farmers in Baitadi are increasingly self-reliant through potato farming, with timely rainfall this year raising hopes of higher production and income. Potatoes worth between Rs 15 million and Rs 20 million are exported annually from the district, with production potentially increasing by up to 20 percent this year. However, farmers face challenges due to the lack of irrigation facilities and unused cold storage infrastructure.