Paddy and millet production up in Myagdi

Galeshwor (Myagdi), Jan 1: Paddy and millet production has increased in Myagdi this year compared to the last year.    

According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, paddy production has increased by five percent and millet production by two percent this year.    

Agriculture extension officer at the Krishi Knowledge Centre Ganga Lamichhane said that the production of millets and other vegetables and fruits has also increased compared to the previous years.    

The production of paddy planted in different parts of the district having one municipality and five rural municipalities has increased this year as compared to last year.    

According to the Centre, paddy has been planted on 3,806 hectares of land in the current fiscal year, out of which 13,664 metric tons was produced. Last year, 12,979 metric tons were produced in the same area.    

Centre's chief Sanjeev Bastola said that the production has increased compared to the past due to favorable weather, less impact of diseases, adequate rainfall during the time of planting and when needed.    

Myagdi has 30,856 hectares of cultivable land spread over 2,297 square kilometers. Currently, only 19,498 hectares of land is under cultivation.(RSS)