Due to drought, only 20 percent planting in East Nawalparasi

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Due to lack of timely rains, only 20 percent planting has been done in East Nawalparasi. Only the farmers who have arrangements for underground irrigation have planted rice. According to the Krishi Gyan Kendra, farmers will now plant paddy in a hurry because of the rain since Friday night.

Due to drought, only 20 percent planting in East Nawalparasi

Kul Prasad Tiwari, head of Krishi Gyan Kendra, said that due to prolonged drought, farmers could not plant seeds on time and because they could not plant on time, only 20 percent of the crops were planted till June 15.

Till June 15, 40 percent planting was done in the district last year. In the district, paddy has been cultivated in an area of 18 thousand 628 hectares. Meanwhile, on the occasion of Paddy Day, the local level and agricultural knowledge centers of the district have celebrated with various programs.

Agricultural Knowledge Center Nawalpur and Madhyabindu Municipality organized and in collaboration with Shirthan Farmers Group Madhyabindu 4 Luslahari, Paddy Festival has been held in Nawalpur. Before starting the planting, a dance was performed along with bajagaza.

Similarly, rope pulling and running competitions were also organized in the festival. Although the government agencies celebrate the day by organizing various programs, the farmers are facing problems as they do not get irrigation and chemical fertilizers on time.