RAMPUR: This year, farmers in Palpa district have collected more than 9,000 metric tons of oranges.
According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, the district experienced a slight increase in orange production compared to last year, which saw a harvest of 8,861 metric tons of citrus fruit.
Centre Chief Santosh Kumar Chaudhari revealed that farmers earned Rs 527.84 million from their orange sales, an increase from last year’s earnings of Rs 460.7 million.
Farmers are satisfied with the bountiful harvest. Chaudhari also noted that market conditions have improved alongside the higher yield.
Rainadevi Chhahara produced 3,639 metric tons of oranges, Ribdikot contributed 1,184 metric tons, Bagnaskali 910 metric tons, Purvakhola 728 metric tons, Tansen 546 metric tons, and Mathaghadi 91 metric tons.
Currently, six out of the ten local levels in the district are involved in commercial orange farming.