Agricultural Census 2078: Poultry, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Cow and Bull Trends in Nepal

The latest insights from Nepal's National Agricultural Census 2078 unveil a diverse range of trends in the country's livestock. From thriving poultry farming to shifts in buffalo, goat, and sheep populations, this comprehensive report provides a snapshot of Nepal's evolving agricultural landscape.

Poultry Farming Thrives in Nepal: National Agricultural Census 2078 Reveals

The burgeoning success of advanced poultry breeding in Nepal has been unveiled through the recently released results of the National Agricultural Census 2078 by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday.

According to this fresh data, a staggering 17.99 lakh farming families throughout Nepal are engaged in poultry farming, collectively housing an impressive 45.1 million 18 thousand chickens.

The statistics office reports that an astounding 55 percent of the total chicken population comprises advanced breeds, including Giriraja, layers, and broilers.

Comparatively, in the year 2068, the number of chicken-rearing farmers in Nepal stood at a mere 18 lakh 9 thousand. Over the past decade, although the number of chickens has seen a slight decrease, chicken production has remarkably doubled.

The census of 2078 reveals that the majority of chickens are raised in the Bagmati province, with Kathmandu district emerging as a prominent hub for poultry farming.

Additionally, the census data highlights a remarkable increase in the number of ducks in Nepal, surging by three and a half times to reach 13 lakh 26 thousand. This signifies a notable development in the poultry industry in the country.

New Data Reveals Decline in Buffalo Population in Nepal

Fresh information regarding the number of buffaloes in Nepal has recently been made available. According to the findings of the National Agricultural Census 2078, released by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday, the total count of buffaloes in Nepal stands at 29 lakh 23 thousand.

Comparatively, in the previous calculation conducted in 2068, the buffalo population was recorded at 31 lakh 74 thousand. This indicates a decrease of 251,000 buffaloes over the span of a decade, as reported by the Central Statistics Office.

Furthermore, the data reveals a significant decline in the number of farming families engaged in raising buffaloes. In 2068, the count of such farmer families reached 16 lakh 69 thousand. However, in the latest calculation, this number has decreased to 14 lakh 17 thousand, reflecting a reduction of nearly 2 lakh 52 thousand families involved in buffalo rearing.

Significant Increase in Goat Population, Decrease in Sheep Count in Nepal

Nepal has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of goats, as per the findings of the National Agricultural Census 2078, released by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday. Concurrently, there has been a decline in the sheep population.

According to the statistics, the total count of goats in Nepal has soared to 142 lakh 42 thousand, marking an increase of 32 lakh 52 thousand in comparison to the numbers recorded in 2068. A decade ago, in 2068, the goat population in Nepal stood at a mere 10 million 990 thousand.

In contrast, the data reveals a decrease in the sheep population. Presently, Nepal houses only 478 thousand sheep, reflecting a reduction of one hundred nineteen thousand in comparison to 2068 when the total sheep count was 630,000. This data highlights a significant shift in the composition of the country's livestock.

Decline in Cows and Bulls Farming

Nepal has experienced a significant decrease in the number of farmers raising cows and bulls, as indicated by the findings of the National Agricultural Census 2078, released by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday.

According to the statistics, the current count reveals that 17 lakh 8 thousand families are engaged in cattle farming, representing a notable reduction of 573 thousand families compared to the previous census in 2068 when 22 lakh 81 thousand families were involved in cattle rearing. The data further highlights that an average Nepali family now owns about three cows and bulls.

The Central Statistics Office reports that the overall number of cows and bulls in Nepal has diminished by 18 lakh 771 thousand. Presently, the total cattle population stands at 45 lakh 59 thousand, a considerable decline from the 64 lakh 30 thousand recorded in June 2068.

These statistics indicate a significant shift in cattle farming practices in Nepal over the past decade.