Kailali, Dec. 13 -- Every morning, when Bhagiram Chaudhary of Bhajani Municipality-3, Padariya, wakes up, he is reminded of his losses-having been forced to sell his paddy to traders at rates far below the government-fixed price.

"I had already sold 20 quintals of paddy to traders at a low price of Rs2,500 per quintal to cover immediate expenses for wheat farming. I still have 50 quintals of paddy stored at home. Now the price has dropped further to Rs2,300," said Bhagiram Chaudhary, a farmer of Bhajani Municipality-3, Padariya.

"I'm worried that the paddy at home will be ruined by rats. Now, even at a low price, I have no choice but to sell."

In Kailali, most farmers have not been able to sell their paddy at a fair price.

Some have h...