Once burdened with heavy financial losses in business and cattle farming, 50-year-old Tirtha Neupane of Urlabari-8, Morang, has today established himself as one of the most successful mushroom farmers in the region.
What began in 2019 with just 300 mushroom bags (cylinders) on rented land has now expanded to 18,000 bags under the 'Neupane Krishi Farm and Mushroom Industry.' The venture has transformed his life, helping him recover the money he once lost and regain confidence in agriculture.
"I had hit rock bottom after my business and cattle farming failed," he said. "But mushroom cultivation has given me new hope and the confidence to sustain my family."
After spending eight years working abroad, Neupane returned home with his savings and invested in cattle farming. However, persistent problems, including poor technical support, unfair milk prices, and cattle deaths, led to five years of consecutive losses. Unable to recover costs or even repay his loans, he sold all his cattle and moved to Kathmandu to try his luck in business.
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