Jumla’s prized Marsi rice is in demand, but production is declining

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Demand for Jumla’s indigenous Marsi rice is rising, including in urban hotels and international markets, while production is declining. Pest outbreaks and increasing cultivation costs are adding pressure on farmers.

From village kitchens to urban hotels and international markets, demand for the indigenous rice is rising, but pest outbreaks and rising cultivation costs are adding to farmers’ woes.