In Nepal, an agricultural country, Ashar should be the month of national celebration. The farmers should be especially excited. Because, there is a popular saying that by 'planting rice' in Ashar, one can 'grow muri' in Mangsir. In reality, the task of 'planting rice' in Ashar has become so difficult that Ashar-Sharwan has been causing unexpected hardships for farmers. From weather-related causes such as drought due to the non-activation of the monsoon on time to the shortage of manpower, farmers have been facing added stress.

We should adapt to uncontrollable situations like weather, but the remaining difficulties should be facilitated through state policies. At least the state should take the initiative to solve the common problems of the country's farmers. While protecting any profession is the basic responsibility of the state, the state should feel additional responsibility towards agriculture and the farmers, given the population connected to agriculture and the contribution of this sector to the gross domestic product.

The contribution of the agriculture sector to the gross domestic product is 24 percent, while the contribution of the rice crop alone is 11.30 percent. On the other hand, 60 percent of the population in Nepal is dependent on agriculture. And, the share of the agriculture sector in total employment is 62 percent. Statistics make it clear that almost two-thirds of the population of Nepal is dependent on agriculture and is connected to agricultural work for employment. In a country plagued by unemployment, the data that the agriculture sector has created almost two-thirds of the employment, regardless of whether it is formal or informal, is encouraging. However, the main question is how sustainable, secure, high-income, prestigious and full of potential such employment is. The answers to such questions in the agriculture sector are not positive. Therefore, the number of people involved in agriculture today is mostly due to compulsion. It has become a profession that few are proud of. On the one hand, there is an area with a large population, on the other hand, it is difficult to find people who are proud of being involved in it. This is a matter of great concern.

Agriculture should mainly be linked to economic security. Facilities and exemptions in health, education, and other sectors should be announced for the families of real farmers, including the farmer's pension program.     Based on the statistics of population involvement, agriculture seems to be a magnificent sector. However, it has become an area of ​​immense suffering and low returns. At present, there is a shortage of water in most areas. Due to the lack of active monsoon, water is not available in many areas where rice crops are grown. Irrigation schemes can address water shortages to a large extent. However, irrigation facilities are not available in many arable lands. As a result, rice cultivation has not been possible on all arable lands. It is estimated that rice cultivation covers 54 percent of the total arable land. On the other hand, the agricultural sector is burdened with high prices. The cost of seeds, fertilizers, and manpower has reached a level that is difficult for ordinary farmers to bear. Fertilizers are often in short supply at the right time. Farmers who are forced to buy substandard fertilizers are being cheated in terms of both price and production. Due to low and irregular income, agricultural manpower is not available, and farmers are forced to pay higher wages to those who are available. The problem of monkeys has been seen in many parts of the country.

The suffering of farmers is not limited to the time of planting crops. Production has not been able to increase due to lack of irrigation, unavailability or poor quality of fertilizers, and weather-related factors. If we compare the cost of production with the costs incurred in various processes from planting to harvesting, we do not feel that there is income from agriculture. If we also add the economic value of the time given by family members to agriculture, we may also see a loss. For many families, the produced grain is enough for consumption. However, families who support their families financially with the income received by selling the produce do not get a fair price. The government has not been able to scientifically determine support prices, ensure agricultural insurance, and ensure a fixed income. In addition to not having a strong financial source, our education and social thinking system also does not develop a positive attitude towards agriculture. Due to which this profession has not been able to become a field of prestige. For the same reason, the exodus of people from agriculture is increasing. And for those who remain in agriculture, the same has become a compulsion.

The issue of making weather conditions easier for agriculture, especially for rice crops, including monsoons, is not a matter of human control. The remaining problems and difficulties can be addressed. The state itself should take the initiative in this. It should take a policy to allocate arable land and not allow settlement there and implement it strictly. In addition, the state should prioritize the plan to provide irrigation facilities on arable land. Similarly, quality seeds should be ensured.

The government should be especially vigilant to prevent shortage of fertilizers. For that, a strong system of continuous supply should be established. It should be ensured that agricultural subsidies are received by real farmers. From agricultural insurance to scientific support prices, it should be implemented. Similarly, the government should study and research alternative agricultural crops that can be adapted even in adverse weather conditions and give farmers options.