Dairy Sector Faces Challenges Amidst Payment Delays and Consumption Issues

Kathmandu. The problem of arrears payment to farmers is always seen in Nepal's dairy sector. Protests are also held from time to time regarding this issue.

Even now, farmers are complaining that they have not received payment for milk, but dairy industries are saying that they are facing problems in managing the payment cycle, citing the inability to increase milk consumption in Nepal. In this context and regarding the representation of agricultural associations in the elections of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, an interview with Pralhad Dahal, Chairman of the Nepal Dairy Association.