Farmers demand free distribution of seeds for five years as relief..

Farmer- representatives have demanded facilities from the government for farmers who have been at the receiving end of the devastating earthquake and other natural calamities. During their meeting with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at the latter's official residence at Baluwatar, representatives of Nepal Revolutionary Farmers Association demanded the provision of special relief package for farmers affected by the earthquake. Their demands include free distribution of seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides and agricultural equipments to the earthquake affected farmers for five years. They have also demanded relief to farmers who have lost their livestock. PM Koirala, in response expressed assurance that the government would bring a special provision for the welfare of farmers affected by the earthquake.