PADDY TRANSPLANTATION COPLETED IN 65 PERCENT FARMLAND Kathmandu, 20 July: Paddy transplantation ha s been completed in 65 percent farmland until Wednesday, agriculture ministry said. Rain in the last several days has helped in the delayed transplantation. Paddy is cultivated in 1.5 million hectares farmland to produce rice, the country’s staple crop. nnnn