Flax production in Nepal a lighter vehicle that is more efficient. Shive is the non-fibre parts of the stem and comprises anywhere from 70-85% of the total straw weight and therefore a major by-product of flax straw processing. It is destined for use in bio-fuel, mulch and animal bedding. Flaxseed oil is high in alpha linoleic fatty acid (ALA) of which is important to human and animal nutrition. The flaxseed itself can be consumed by the population, With its short maturation period and self-pollination, the crop can produce multiple cuts of straw and seeds. A versatile crop, the flaxseed can be used in breads
Flax production in Nepal Flax production in Nepal The production of flax ("Linum usitatissimum") and other oilseed crops peak in the temperate climates of the middle mountain and hill farming regions in Nepal. Flax matures in approximately 90 to 125 days and develops most rapidly under the cool, short season of growing. The middle hill region of the Lamjung district (the epicenter of the earthquake devastating Nepal in April 2015) exemplifies an ideal climate for flax production experiencing consistently cool temperatures for most of the year. The shallow rooting system makes the plant especially susceptible to drought and excess moisture in the soil but