Ministry Implements New Directive for Minimum Support Prices of Crops

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has implemented the 'Directive on Minimum Support Price and Minimum Purchase Price Determination, 2082' keeping in mind the welfare of farmers. Under the new system, farmers will now be informed about the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of major crops before planting them.

The government has prepared a work schedule to determine the price of major food crops like paddy, maize, wheat, and millet before planting. This is expected to ensure a fair price for farmers' produce and provide further encouragement for agricultural production.

The directive has set clear timelines for various crops. Accordingly, for sugarcane, field surveys and data collection will be completed by Bhadra 30, and the analysis report will be prepared by Ashoj 15. It is arranged for the technical committee to recommend by Kartik 10 and submit the final recommendation by Kartik 30.

Similarly, for wheat, after completing the survey by Shrawan 30, the final price recommendation will be made by Ashoj 30. For Chaithe paddy, rainy season paddy, rainy season maize, and millet, the study and price recommendation phases will be completed between Mangsir and Baishakh.

This directive, issued under the authority of the Food Rights and Food Sovereignty Act, 2075, will help remove price uncertainty in the market. The government's work schedule, aimed at determining prices before planting, will make it easier for farmers to decide which crop to plant for maximum benefit.

This directive aims to end the delays in determining the purchase price of sugarcane and the support price of other major crops.