Nepal: Farmers attracted to commercial cashew farming

MORANG, July 15: Farmers of Pathari Sanischare of Morang have been attracted towards cashew farming. Presently, the number of farmers who prefer cultivating different types of crops is increasing. Cultivation of crops like cashews, dragon fruit, grapes, kiwi, and avocado is flourishing. The attraction of farmers for cultivating new cash crops is also increasing and the demand in the market is also very high. The daily routine of Bhubaneshwar Pokharel of Pathari Sanischare-3, Morang has entirely changed. Pokarel, a former teacher, tends to his cashew plants in his field in the morning and evening. Even though he is 75 years old, his enthusiasm remains the same as that of a young man. Around three years ago when he went on a pilgrimage to Chardham in India, the cashew seedlings he brought from Rishikesh have made him a businessman. Within three years the seedlings began to produce cashews. Pokharel has now cultivated cashew seedlings on about 3-Kattha land. Pokarel’s farm now has ...