KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Geeta Chaudhary has unveiled the Guidelines on Determination of Minimum Support Price and Minimum Purchase Price, 2082.
Under the new guidelines, farmers will be informed about the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of major crops even before the sowing season begins.
The Ministry of Agriculture has made provisions to fix MSPs for key crops such as paddy, maize, wheat, and millet. In the case of sugarcane, the price will be determined after field surveys, data collection, and analysis. Similarly, wheat pricing will be based on surveys, technical recommendations, and final approval.
Minister Chaudhary said the new system is expected to help farmers choose crops more effectively, plan production, and reduce market risks. She added that the assurance of fair prices would encourage greater investment and boost agricultural output.
The guidelines have been issued in accordance with Section 47(1) of the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act, 2075 BS.
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