KATHMANDU, April 30: The Department of Agriculture has urged farmers not to leave harvested wheat in the fields due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Recent changes in weather patterns, including fog, mist, and rainfall across various parts of the country, have increased the risk of damage to wheat crops left in the open. To minimize losses, the department has advised farmers to bring their harvests home and store them safely.
Director General of the Department, Prakash Kumar Sanjel, suggested using traditional methods to protect stored wheat from pests. He recommended placing dried leaves of neem, bakaino (chinaberry), and titepaati (wormwood) about 4–5 inches thick on the upper layer of grain storage bins to prevent insect infestation.
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The Agriculture Knowledge Center, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, continues to provide farmers with technical guidance on crop production, protection, damage control, and marketing. The center has also advised farmers not to burn crop residues left in fields after harvesting wheat and other crops.
This year, wheat production is estimated to reach around 2.2 million metric tons, according to the center.
Rising Risks in Livestock
Officials have also warned of increased risks to livestock as temperatures rise. Sanjiv Pandit, an officer at the Agriculture Knowledge Center, said that the population of mosquitoes, flies, and other insects is expected to grow, raising the likelihood of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo.
To mitigate this, the center has urged livestock farmers to ensure their animals are vaccinated against lumpy skin disease.
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