According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), paddy production is expected to increase by 4.4 ...

It has exported rice to Nepal, Mauritius ... contributing over 15% to the country's total rice production. The state has a favorable climate and fertile soil, making it ideal for rice cultivation.

Nepal, Feb. 28 -- The ... are entirely dependent on imported rice," said Tekendra Bahadur Singh of Bajura, who has been advocating for the consumption and production of indigenous crops.