In hilly farms, compost and farm yard manure are the traditional source of fertiliser.[5] Government supports the use of organic fertiliser. It has adopted a policy to promote organic fertilisers. The Ministry of Agriculture provides a subsidy to the farmers purchasing the organic fertilisers at a rate of NPR 10 per kg or 50% of the sales price whichever is low.[6] Similarly, the organic fertilisers production plant is also subsidised by providing 50% of the cost.[6]