Nepal Faces Rice Production Challenges Amidst Declining Output

Janakpurdham. While Nepal used to export rice and paddy in the past, the country now has to import a large quantity as domestic production is insufficient to meet demand. In recent years, a decrease in the area under paddy cultivation, as well as in production and productivity, has added to the significant challenge of becoming self-sufficient in rice.< /p>

With the aim of increasing rice production and productivity, the National Rice Research Program at Saphai, Dhanusha, has been studying and researching various varieties and cultivation techniques. The National Rice Research Program is also developing, testing, and recommending new rice varieties suitable for the needs of farmers, and the diverse geography and climate of Nepal, in a timely manner.< /p>