Posts By Rising Nepal Daily
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121Wheat News in EnglishNepal : Several new wheat seed varieties developed
Nepal has introduced new high-zinc, climate-resilient wheat varieties for Tarai and hill regions, offering yields up to 5.5 t/ha. Alongside farmer training...
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165Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNepal okays ethanol blending for fuel security
Nepal has approved E10 ethanol blending to cut fuel imports, save Rs. 6 billion annually, and boost energy security. The policy is...
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272Rice News in EnglishNepal : Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk
Nepal’s paddy production fell 4.2% in FY2025/26 to 5.7 million tonnes due to drought, reduced acreage, and adverse weather. Productivity declined to...
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234Sugar News in EnglishIndira Sugar Mill owes Rs. 70 million to farmers
Indira Sugar Mill in Nawalparasi (West) still owes farmers Rs 70 million, despite the start of the crushing season. The mill hasn’t...
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359Maize News in EnglishNepal : Production of maize increases in Tanahun
Farmers in Tanahun reported a strong maize harvest this year, with no pest or fertilizer shortages, according to Crop Development Officer Kiran...
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245Rice News in EnglishNepal : Gulmi sees loss of Rs 50 million in paddy crops from unseasonal rains
Unseasonal rainfall in Nepal’s Gulmi district damaged rice crops, causing losses estimated at Rs 50 million. Before the rains, 7,988 hectares were...
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359Sugar News in EnglishNepal : Maoist Centre asks govt to immediately release dues of sugarcane farmers
The CPN (Maoist Centre) has urged Nepal’s government to immediately clear all dues owed to sugarcane farmers. Vice Chairman Agni Prasad Sapkota...
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439Rice News in EnglishIndia introduces initiative to strengthen rice supply to Nepal
India and the UN WFP have launched a project in Nepal to improve rice fortification and supply chain management. As part of...
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391Rice News in EnglishNepal : Rice cultivation area declines in Gandaki
Rice cultivation in Gandaki Province is steadily declining due to urbanisation, land plotting, and infrastructure development. Land under rice farming dropped from...
