BAGLUNG: Paddy production in Baglung has seen an increase this year, thanks to timely rainfall and reduced damage from root rot disease, according to the Agricultural Knowledge Center.
Pratibha Sharma, the center’s information officer, reported that 20,784.4 metric tons of paddy were produced this year, up from 20,000 metric tons last year, marking an increase of nearly 100 metric tons.
Sharma noted that last year’s production had been affected by root rot disease following sowing, but the situation improved this year due to lower crop damage. Farmers in Baglung cultivate varieties such as Khumal, Jetho Budho, Lumle, Jhinuwa, Khumal, Khumal Basmati, Marsi, and Jadan, with hybrid paddy varieties increasingly gaining popularity.
“Farmers are giving more focus to rice farming this year, and productivity has improved in terms of the area cultivated,” Sharma said. Despite limited irrigation, only 6,148 hectares out of 46,148 hectares of cultivable land have irrigation facilities, farmers have achieved good yields.
Areas such as western Galkot, Resha, Sigana, Zaidi, and Chisti benefit from existing irrigation systems. Local farmers reported better harvests this year despite heavy rains, with some noting an increase from 13–16 rice plants per field compared to last year.
Overall, timely rainfall and improved crop management have contributed to a positive year for paddy farming in Baglung.
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