Myagdi, Nepal – Orange farmers in Myagdi District have achieved remarkable success this year, with their harvest generating an estimated Rs 216 million in turnover. The district produced approximately 3,600 metric tonnes of oranges, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s earnings of Rs 170 million.
One of the key factors contributing to this growth is the efficient marketing of oranges, as traders purchased directly from orchards. Farmers in areas like Bim, Malika Rural Municipality-7, sold their produce at Rs 65 per kilogram to traders from Kathmandu, eliminating the challenges of seeking markets themselves.
Prem Paija, an orange farmer from Dosalle, Annapurna Rural Municipality-7, serves as a shining example of this success. He earned Rs 750,000 this season from his 350 orange trees, a remarkable increase from the Rs 250,000 he made last year.
Farmers credit favorable weather conditions, effective orchard management, and the expansion of cultivation areas for the rise in production. Oranges from Myagdi are supplied to major cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Butwal, and Bhairahawa, showcasing the district’s growing prominence in Nepal’s citrus industry.
While the previous year’s success has set a high benchmark, the ongoing season is expected to continue this trend of prosperity, solidifying Myagdi’s reputation as a hub for quality orange production.
