Agriculture Department Begins Study to Set Support Price for Chaitra Paddy

The Department of Agriculture, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, has started a study to determine the support price for Chaitra paddy. The department has initiated on-site studies in 25 different districts to ensure fair pricing for farmers.

During the study, the department stated that the minimum support price will be determined based on production costs by analyzing the expenses incurred in paddy production, including seeds, fertilizer, labor, inflation, and market prices. Prakash Sanjel, Director General of the Department, informed that after the department's team conducts the on-site study, the determined scientific price will be recommended to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.