Rising Nepal Daily, Author at AgriInsite

Nepal : 58 percent paddy plantation in Gorkha

Paddy transplantation in Nepal's district has reached 58% of the 10,500-hectare target, up from 45% by mid-July last year. Authorities expect 95%...

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Rice News in English

Nepal : Drought worries Soru farmers as paddy planting is delayed

A prolonged drought in Nepal's Soru Rural Municipality has delayed paddy transplantation and damaged finger millet, maize, wheat and barley crops. With...

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Sugar News in English

Nepal : Govt to release sugarcane subsidies this year

The Nepal government is preparing to disburse Rs. 200.76 million in sugarcane subsidies to over 12,000 farmers by July 9, restoring the...

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Sugar News in English

Nepal : Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty

Sugar mills in Nepal’s Tarai region are preparing to end the crushing season as sugarcane supplies from farmers decline. Mills in Sarlahi...

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Wheat News in English

Nepal : 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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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Nepal 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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Rice News in English

Nepal : 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...