Recent data reveals a 13 per cent (280,000 households) decline in the number of agricultural households, even as the average landholding size has grown. This shift signals the…
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Agriculture Ministry spokesman confirms four are still operating and more are being registered with China’s customs.
Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades.
Officials advise soaking vegetables in salt or vinegar for 30 minutes or refrigerating for 12-14 hours.
The average price per five kilograms sold at supermarkets from March 17 to 23 was ¥4,197.
Farmers are unable to cultivate their land and grow crops and vegetables due to unreliable rains and lack of irrigation.
The guidelines aim to guide the region towards more sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems.
Lack of storage and processing facilities has left herb collectors in Karnali at the mercy of exploitative traders, who offer low prices.
Officials were closely monitoring the situation after the infection was detected on March 13. Necessary measures were also taken to contain the spread of the virus.