JUMLA, March 4 -- Farmers in Jumla are expecting better harvest of apple because of recent snowfall in the district.
Dal Bahadur Khadka, a local of Tatopani Rural Municipality, believes that the snowfall around this time will be beneficial for the crop, as apple trees are bearing leaves.
"Apple trees will not be infected by pests this year," Khadka said, adding: "And apple plants will not wilt this season, thanks to continuous downpours in this month."
Amar Rawat, a commercial apple farmer from Chandan Nath Municipality, said that there was scarcity of water at his nursery last year. He complained that he was unable to produce the quality of apple he wished for.
He is, however, optimistic for this year and says that he is confident abou...