According to the Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD), lowest plantation has been recorded in eastern region (38 percent).
Plantation in far-western, mid-western, western and central development regions has been recorded at 85 percent, 66 percent, 64 percent and 40 percent respectively.
“Progress in paddy plantation this year is comparatively lower compared to last year mainly because of the delay in rains,” said Dr Hari Dahal, spokesperson of the MoAD.
According to the ministry´s latest report, major paddy producing districts such as Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Makawanpur, Bara, Siraha and Saptari have reported plantation in less than 15 percent of their arable land.
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