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Uncertainty over DNA testing halts betel nut exports from eastern…

Chandrakala Bhandari Jhapa, Dec 4: Betel nut (supari) trade, a major cash crop in Nepal, has come to a standstill following a parliamentary directive requiring DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) testing for export. This has created uncertainty for farmers and traders alike. Betel nut production has been ongoing for decades in districts