Nepal’s rice harvest completes as Dashain begins
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Farmers in Ramechhap, Nepal, are harvesting rice in the Tamakoshi Riverine Plains as the Dashain festival begins.
The rice crops have ripened, and farmers are working to collect and store the grain, which is Nepal’s main food source. Paddy cultivation happens mainly in the Terai region, the Inner Madhesh, and hilly areas with access to water. Nepal recently experienced a decline in rice production.
The country produced 59,554,76 metric tons of paddy in fiscal year 2081/82, but this number fell to 57,051,26 metric tons in fiscal year 2082/83. Weather conditions like drought and floods can affect the harvest, so improved seeds, irrigation, and technology are important for reliable rice farming. Farmers typically plant rice from June to July and harvest it from September to November, with the timing varying based on location and the type of rice.
This year, the harvest coincides with the Dashain festival, meaning farmers balance agricultural work with celebrating.
