Papaya Cultivation Transforms Farmers' Fortunes: High Yield, Easy Pest Control

• Dinesh Prasad Rai, a farmer from Samastipur, successfully adopted Lila variety papaya cultivation, moving away from traditional crops.
• He planted papaya on 1.5 plots of land, yielding 50-125 kg per plant, with sales exceeding three lakh rupees per season.
• Traders directly purchase papayas from his home, ensuring a stable market and good profit margins (₹50-₹60 per kg).
• Papaya cultivation offers higher income with less effort compared to potatoes and maize, requiring patience and proper management.
• Dinesh shares tips for controlling stem rot disease: proper drainage, balanced fertilizer, timely removal of diseased plants, and organic sprays.