Rampur Farmers Strike Gold with HD 2967 Wheat: Bumper Yields, Millions in Earnings

• Farmers in Siganakheda village, Rampur, are experiencing significant profits from cultivating the HD 2967 wheat variety.
• The HD 2967 variety yields 3.5 quintals per bigha, outperforming other varieties by half a quintal, and fetches better market prices due to its strong, thick, and shiny grains.
• This wheat variety is highly resilient, adapting to various soil types, requiring less water, and showing strong resistance to common diseases like yellow and brown rust.
• HD 2967 performs well in both early and late sowing (mid-November to early December), offering flexibility to farmers.
• With a cultivation cost of Rs 1500 per bigha and a market price of Rs 2400 per quintal, farmers are earning substantial profits, leading to its rapid adoption by others.

Why It Matters: HD 2967 wheat variety boosts Rampur farmers' income with high yields, disease resistance, and market value.