Mushroom Farming: Farmers Ditch Traditional Crops for 'White Gold', Reap Huge Profits

• Farmers are shifting from paddy-wheat to mushroom farming, finding it a game-changer for small landholders.
• Mushroom cultivation offers good income with low investment, less space, and quick profits compared to traditional crops.
• It can be grown in any empty, dark room at home, requiring controlled temperature and humidity, not fertile land.
• Agricultural expert Dr. Hadi Hussain Khan recommends oyster, button, and milky varieties for maximum profit, with potential earnings of up to 80,000 rupees from a 10x10 meter area.
• The government provides grants of 40-50% for general/backward classes and up to 100% for Scheduled Caste farmers through Gramodyog or District Horticulture Office.

Why It Matters: Mushroom farming offers high profits, low investment, and government support, making it a lucrative alternative for farmers.