Gaya Farmer Grows 13 Kg Elephant Foot Yam, Shares Cultivation Secrets

• Ishwar Kumar Verma from Gaya cultivated a massive 13.2 kg elephant foot yam, becoming the main attraction at a local farmer's fair.
• The farmer grew the Gajendra variety yam organically in just 8 months, known for its high yield and non-pungent taste.
• He consistently wins awards for his elephant foot yam cultivation, using simple methods like covering corms with jute sacks for moisture.
• Cultivation involves planting corms in February-March, using organic fertilizers like 'Shri Pranamrit' and 'Shri Jeevamrit'.
• Elephant foot yam is a pest-free, profitable cash crop, yielding up to 20,000 rupees per 'kattha' and selling for 50-60 rupees per kg.