Araria Farmer Earns Millions Annually from 100-Year Bamboo Crop

• Laddu Kant Kumar Jha, a 70-year-old farmer from Araria, Bihar, earns millions annually through bamboo cultivation, inspiring others.
• He grows profitable bamboo varieties like Jaabh, Haroth, Mokla, and Banbas, used in furniture and construction, with high market demand.
• Bamboo cultivation yields produce for 100 years after a single planting, providing annual harvests and consistent profits.
• Planting is best during monsoon (March-May) or winter (Nov-Dec), with 700-800 plants per acre, ready for harvest in 3-4 years.
• Laddu Jha also processes and grades bamboo, selling each for over 100 rupees, highlighting its profitability and environmental benefits.

Why It Matters: Bamboo farming offers long-term profits and environmental benefits, as demonstrated by Araria's Laddu Jha.