Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee

The Agriculture Development Office Tanahu conducted a field study to identify and address agricultural problems, observing diseases like 'Maruwa' in paddy and 'Downy Mildew' in cucurbits, and advising farmers on control measures. Meanwhile, MP Amresh Kumar Singh urged the government to ensure timely fertilizer supply for paddy transplantation and prompt payment for sugarcane farmers.

Nepal's agricultural sector faces a widening gap between investment and production, with the government increasing its agro budget by 10.7% annually over the past decade. Despite rising allocations, crop production has fluctuated, and the country is increasingly reliant on imports for staple crops like paddy and maize. This trend is further exacerbated by a decrease in fertile land and challenges like unseasonal rains impacting specific produce.