Mau Farmer Doubles Income with Strawberry Cultivation: 4 Lakh Investment, 30,000 Plants

• Ramlesh Maurya, a farmer from Pakri Khurd village in Mau, achieved significant success by cultivating strawberries, moving away from traditional farming.
• He adopted modern horticulture with support from the Horticulture Department and agricultural scientists, receiving information and government grants.
• Ramlesh cultivated the 'Winter Down' variety of strawberry from Patna, known for its high yield and excellent taste, planting 30,000 saplings.
• Using mulching and drip irrigation, he invested 3-4 lakh rupees on one acre and is selling strawberries at 350 rupees per kilogram, doubling his investment in 3-4 months.
• The cultivation is 80% organic, and Ramlesh plans to expand strawberry farming next year due to high profits and financial stability.

Why It Matters: Mau farmer Ramlesh Maurya transformed his income by successfully cultivating strawberries, proving modern farming's profitability.