Nepali family finds success with vegetable farming
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In Sunsari district, Nepal, Arjun Chandraवंशी and his four sons have built a livelihood by farming vegetables, specifically gourds. For about two decades, the family has grown produce on their land in Sri Lanka Tappu, Barahkshetra municipality, turning it into their primary source of income.
Arjun convinced his sons to stay in Nepal and farm instead of seeking work abroad, offering them 50,000 Nepalese Rupees to remain. They now collectively earn significantly more from their agricultural work.
The Chandraवंशis currently farm gourds on five bigha of land (a traditional unit of land measurement in Nepal) and also grow seasonal vegetables. During peak season, from November to March, over 50 laborers work on their farm. Last year, the family generated a turnover of one crore Rupees (approximately $77,000 USD) from gourd sales. Arjun’s son, Shree Ram, explains that gourd prices vary depending on market demand and production, ranging from 30 to 95 Rupees per kilogram.
Another son, Laxman, returned to Nepal after four years in Malaysia and now helps his father with the farm. The family relies on social media for information about farming techniques and currently cultivates a total of twelve bigha of land. Approximately 300 bigha across Sri Lanka Tappu and Barahkshetra-6 are dedicated to gourd farming, with most farmers also growing other vegetables.
