Jumla beekeepers pleased with new official honey pricing

Beekeeping has become a vital component of Jumla's rural economy, alongside apples, potatoes, and Marsi rice. This year, farmers are optimistic about the autumn honey harvest and are anticipating a fair price for their products. The District Rate Determination Committee has set the honey price at Rs 2,500 per kilogram, marking the first official recognition of its value. Previously, honey prices varied, leading to difficult negotiations for farmers and complications in obtaining insurance. Devilal Budha from Kankasundari Rural Municipality-1, who manages the Sinja Organic Livestock and Beekeeping Farm with 16 traditional hives, produces around 200 kilograms of honey annually. He noted that the new pricing will prevent farmers from selling their honey at undervalued rates.