In a country like Nepal, where agriculture forms the backbone of its economy, the plight of farmers is a matter of utmost concern. The recent incident in Khalanga in Darchula district, where vegetables are rotting in farmlands due to disruption of road transport as a result of landslides caused by monsoon rainfall, highlights the pressing need for the government bodies concerned to take immediate action to ensure easy access to markets for the farmers.

Indian ban leaves Nepali ginger rotting

September 5, 2016 01:20 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Indian government's decision to impose a ban on import of ginger from Nepal has left the future of Nepal's ginger farming highly uncertain as the southern neighbor is the main market for the product.