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9 December 2025

Nepali farmers carry out the grading process of sweet oranges and oranges freshly plucked from an orchard in Sindhuli, Nepal, on December 9, 2025, to sell them in the market. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's orchards of oranges and sweet oranges in rural areas such as Sindhuli, a pocket area for citrus fruits, experience brisk plucking. Both fruits, known for their juicy segments and vibrant peel, not only fuel the economy but also provide substantial health benefits. These oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, they are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts.

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9 December 2025

Nepali students walk through an orchard as they return home from school in Sindhuli, Nepal, on December 9, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's farmers in rural areas such as Sindhuli, a pocket area for citrus fruits, briskly pluck oranges and sweet oranges from their orchards. Known for their juicy segments and vibrant peel, these citrus fruits not only fuel the economy but also provide substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. Production exceeds 185,000 tons annually and is farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts.

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9 December 2025

Nepali farmers carry loads of sweet oranges from an orchard in Sindhuli, Nepal, on December 9, 2025, to sell them in the market. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's orchards of oranges and sweet oranges in rural areas such as Sindhuli, a key area for citrus fruits, experience brisk plucking. Both fruits, known for their juicy segments and vibrant peel, not only fuel the economy but also provide substantial health benefits. These oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. Production exceeds 185,000 tons annually and is farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts.

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9 December 2025

Nepali farmers carry loads of sweet oranges from an orchard in Sindhuli, Nepal, on December 9, 2025, to sell them in the market. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's orchards of oranges and sweet oranges in rural areas such as Sindhuli, a key area for citrus fruits, experience brisk plucking. Both fruits, known for their juicy segments and vibrant peel, not only fuel the economy but also provide substantial health benefits. These oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. Production exceeds 185,000 tons annually and is farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

A Nepali vendor arranges oranges at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

A Nepali vendor arranges oranges at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

Oranges are pictured at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

A Nepali vendor arranges oranges at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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#13068911

7 December 2025

A Nepali vendor shows oranges to the customer to ensure the quality at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

People purchase oranges from a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as it is the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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7 December 2025

Oranges are pictured at a wholesale market in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 7, 2025. With the onset of cooler months, Nepal's markets brim with oranges as the season for the country's national fruit. Known for its juicy segments and vibrant orange peel, this citrus favorite not only fuels the economy but also provides substantial health benefits. Oranges, part of the citrus family, are Nepal's most cultivated fruit. With production exceeding 185,000 tons annually, oranges are farmed on nearly 27,892 hectares across 48 districts. The National Agriculture Census shows oranges as the second most widely grown fruit after mangoes, making them a staple crop and key revenue source for farmers in the hill regions.

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