All posts tagged "Nepal"
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86Rice News in EnglishNepal : Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation
Rapid urbanisation is shrinking rice-growing land in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, leaving Tokha Municipality with only 400 hectares of farmland. Farmers also cited...
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98Rice News in EnglishNepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays
Nepal marked the 23rd National Paddy Day with traditional rice planting, Asare folk songs and dahi-chiura festivities, despite delayed monsoon rains slowing...
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143Rice News in English
Nepal : Delayed monsoon rain likely to affect rice production; plantation is done in only 10 percent rice field
Delayed monsoon rainfall has slowed paddy planting in Nepal, with only 137,000 hectares, about 10% of rice-growing land, planted by Monday. Karnali...
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156Sugar News in EnglishNepal : Sugar prices rise despite adequate stocks claim
Sugar prices in Nepal have risen by around Rs15 per kg after India banned sugar exports until September 2026. Despite retail prices...
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126Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia in the global vegetable oil market: Between import dependence and self-sufficiency ambitions
India will remain a major global vegetable oil importer as rising consumption outpaces domestic production growth. Nepal is emerging as a regional...
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247Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s edible oil imports rise 3 pc in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge, industry body says
India’s edible oil imports rose 3% to 166.51 lakh tonnes in FY2025-26, driven by Nepal’s duty-free exports under SAFTA, which surged 113%...
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197Sugar News in EnglishNepal : Govt moves to boost domestic sugar production
Nepal has launched measures to boost domestic sugar production and reduce imports after India restricted sugar exports until September 30. Industry Minister...
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149Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s Sugar Export Ban Sparks Concern in Nepal Amidst Sufficient Stock
Nepal currently has sufficient sugar stocks despite India’s export ban, but industry leaders warn that an extended restriction could trigger shortages and...
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220Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s restrictions on sugar could add stress during festive season in Nepal
India’s sugar export ban is unlikely to cause an immediate shortage in Nepal due to existing stocks, but festive-season demand could increase...
