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New irrigation canal eases paddy farming in Lekharka

Farmers in Bhojpur's Temkemaiung rural municipality report improved conditions for growing paddy after irrigation expansion.

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  • A new irrigation canal has been constructed in Lekharka, Bhojpur.
  • Farmers previously faced severe challenges due to a lack of irrigation.
  • The infrastructure upgrade has made paddy farming much easier this year.

Agricultural activities have become significantly easier for farmers residing in Lekharka, located within ward number 9 of Temkemaiung rural municipality in Bhojpur. The construction of a new irrigation canal has brought much-needed water access to local fields, changing conditions for agricultural workers in the area. Previously, local growers struggled with cultivation due to a persistent lack of reliable irrigation facilities. The completion of the water channel has now removed these seasonal hurdles, allowing residents to manage their paddy crops much more easily during the current production period. The newly established water supply network directly assists farmers who previously encountered obstacles while tending to their agricultural land. With the infrastructure now in place, local producers are experiencing a more straightforward cultivation process for their seasonal harvest.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/new-irrigation-canal-eases-paddy-farming-in-lekharka-20261101

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