Datasource:
Seasonal Agricultural Survey
Period:
January, 2026 to December, 2026.
The total land area of the country is estimated to be 2.376 million hectares, with 1.376 million hectares (approximately 58% of the total land area) used for agricultural purposes. In 2026 Season A, 1.043 million hectares were allocated to Seasonal crops, 0.501 million hectares were allocated to permanent crops, while 0.084 million hectares were allocated to permanent pasture.
In Season A of 2026, 37% of farmers used improved seeds. Among farmer types, 35.2% of small-scale farmers (SSF) and 82.6% of large-scale farmers (LSF) adopted improved seeds.